The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship of air, water and land resources. This page is a source of general information about the department and its programs, as well as current topics of interest and recent press releases.

Media Inquiries

Media inquiries regarding the Florida Department of Environmental Protection should be directed to the Press Office at 850-245-2112 or DEPNews@FloridaDEP.gov.

After Hours Contact

For information after regular business hours, please contact:

  • Communications Director - 850-510-1217.