Notice
Due to the high frequency of staff in the field and engagements away from the office, we strongly recommend that you contact us and set up an appointment before visiting our office. Our regular business hours are 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday-Friday. To set up an appointment, please contact us at (352) 264-6800 or online at EPD-Reception@alachuacounty.us.
Department Overview
The Environmental Protection Department provides natural resources protection to the citizens of Alachua County through:
- Water and natural resources protection
- Stormwater management
- Land conservation, acquisition, and management
- Environmental planning
- Environmental review
- Environmental code enforcement
- Hazardous materials management
- Petroleum contamination clean up
- Storage tank compliance inspections
- Resiliency
Mission & Vision
EPD Mission
To support a community ethic of environmental resiliency and responsible environmental stewardship of the water, air, and living resources in Alachua County.
EPD Vision
Clean water, air, land, and healthy flora and fauna will be preserved and protected in Alachua County by optimizing, not compromising, the balance between natural systems and people.
In The Spotlight
- Climate Action Planning
- Report newly formed sinkholes or solution features by clicking on the "Contact Us" tab on upper right
- New easy to use online Well Registration Form - Click Here
Florence Landfill
Divisions
Land Conservation/Alachua County Forever
Land Conservation/Alachua County Forever
Acquires, manages, and improves environmentally significant lands to protect water resources, wildlife habitat, and to provide natural areas suitable for resource-based recreation. Visit our site to learn more.Water Resources
Water Resources
Staff monitor Alachua County's surface water, groundwater, springs and wastewater facilities. Help to protect resources by minimizing your personal pollution. Visit our site to learn more.Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Materials
Staff protect the water, soil, air quality and property values in Alachua County from current and future impacts of hazardous materials discharges. Visit our site to learn more.Natural Resources
Natural Resources
Staff are responsible for ensuring that new and existing developments comply with Alachua County's land development regulations related to natural and historic resources protection. Visit our site to learn more.- Petroleum Management Manages clean-up of petroleum contaminated sites and the inspection of above ground and underground storage tank facilities.
- Resiliency Office Tackles projects that help to improve the sustainability of internal County operations as well as the sustainability of our community.
Contact
- Environmental Protection Department
- (352) 264-6800
14 NE First Street - Gainesville, FL 32601
Water Resources
Natural Resources
Stormwater
Hazardous Materials Management
Land Conservation
Petroleum Management
Resiliency Office
Transparency
View our Performance Measures Report:
Environmental Protection Performance Measures
