Environmental Management
Beach Cleanup and Repairs
For beach cleanup and repair information related to hurricanes Ian and Nicole, please visit volusia.org/beachcleanup
What's New
- Septic Upgrade Incentive Program
Through a Florida Department of Environmental Protection Grant, Volusia County received $2.2 million to provide rebates to homeowners for septic system upgrades. - ENRAC Meetings (Environmental and Natural Resources Advisory Committee) Page
- Volusia Forward
- Low Impact Development
- Water Quality and Protecting Our Springs
- Derelict Vessel Removal from the St. Johns River
Our mission:
To preserve, protect and restore the region's unique environmental natural resources and improve and enhance the enjoyment and health of a growing population; to achieve a balance between the quality of the environment and economic interests of our citizens.
Our goal:
Ensure that development proceeds without compromising our environment. To accomplish this goal each of the various program areas issue permits and conduct routine inspections for compliance with both the county adopted minimum standards and ordinances for environmental protection. Through intergovernmental agency agreements, Environmental Management also represents and assists with enforcement of selected state and federal regulations.
Another facet of environmental protection is pollution prevention and clean up. Appropriate program staff investigate citizen complaints and violations. Emergency situations such as hazardous substance spills,fish kills, air pollution episodes, etc., are reported to Environmental Management for assessment and action.
Connect Live permits (Online Permitting)
Connect Live is designed to help you easily find the information you want. We've taken a customer friendly approach to the way our data is shown.
Educational opportunities
Volusia County has many programs that offer opportunities for youth, adults, seniors and groups to get involved in making a difference in the community while learning about the environment.
Education materials
These educational materials provide residents and visitors with information on coastal wildlife and the county's Lighting Ordinance. Order FREE brochures, newsletters, posters, table top tents and more.
Environmental Permitting
Environmental Permitting is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the county's environmental ordinances, which include trees, wetlands, gopher tortoises, and Class II Overlay.
Environmental Interactive Map Tracker
Get involved
Learn about recycling programs, waterway cleanups and other environmental initiatives.
Green Volusia - Sustainability and Resilience
Green Volusia is Volusia County Goverment's initiative to promote the sustainable use of county resources. Find out how you and your family can GO GREEN! Our website is full of helpful tips and tools for going green.
Lyonia Environmental Center
The Lyonia Environmental Center (LEC) provides visitors with a unique insight into Volusia County’s fragile ecosystems. The center promotes an understanding of the county’s natural environment, the heritage it sustains, and the challenges it faces. The Lyonia Environmental Center occupies 4,000 square feet of the Deltona Regional Library complex.
Marine Science Center
The Marine Science Center offers a wide variety of programs and activities for children and adults throughout the year. Students young and old can discover the many wonders of bird and marine life in environmentally rich Volusia County.
Natural Resources
Employees in this division protect and conserve regional ecosystems and animal and plant species through habitat conservation, restoration, education, and enhancement initiatives.
Pollution Control
Pollution Control is responsible for protecting our water resources by water quality and quantity monitoring, ensuring the proper disposal of solid waste, waste water, hazardous waste and encouraging water conservation.
Protected species
Volusia County is home to many protected species. Maintaining ecosystems is essential to conserving and protecting these and other species of animals in the county.
Upcoming events
Epiphyte Walk at DeBary Hall Historic Site with Be Floridian Now
March 23 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
From 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, join Be Floridian Now at DeBary Hall, 198 Sunrise Blvd., to discover native air plants, lichen, fern, moss, and other plants that don’t need soil to survive. Participants will be able to take a guided tour of the grounds and discover these plants and the wi...
Environmental and Natural Resource Advisory Committee
April 3 @1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Volusia County’s Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (ENRAC) will meet in the first-floor training rooms of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
For additional information about the meeting, call Environmental Management at 386-736-592...
Environmental and Natural Resource Advisory Committee
May 1 @1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Volusia County’s Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (ENRAC) will meet in the first-floor training rooms of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
For additional information about the meeting, call Environmental Management at 386-736-592...
Environmental and Natural Resource Advisory Committee
June 5 @1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Volusia County’s Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (ENRAC) will meet in the first-floor training room of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
For additional information about the meeting, call Environmental Management at 386-736-5927.
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Environmental and Natural Resource Advisory Committee
July 3 @1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Volusia County’s Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (ENRAC) will meet in the first-floor training rooms of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
For additional information about the meeting, call Environmental Management at 386-736-5...
Environmental and Natural Resource Advisory Committee
August 7 @1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Volusia County’s Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (ENRAC) will meet in the first-floor training rooms of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
For additional information about the meeting, call Environmental Management at 386-736-592...
Environmental and Natural Resource Advisory Committee
September 4 @1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Volusia County’s Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (ENRAC) will meet in the first-floor training rooms of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
For additional information about the meeting, call Environmental Management at 386-736-592...
Environmental and Natural Resource Advisory Committee
October 2 @1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Volusia County’s Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (ENRAC) will meet in the first-floor training rooms of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
For additional information about the meeting, call Environmental Management at 386-736-592...
Environmental and Natural Resource Advisory Committee
November 6 @1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Volusia County’s Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (ENRAC) will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, in the first-floor training room of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
For additional information about the meeting, call Environmental ...
Environmental and Natural Resource Advisory Committee
December 4 @1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Volusia County’s Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee (ENRAC) will meet in the first-floor training room of the Thomas C. Kelly Administration Center, 123 W. Indiana Ave., DeLand.
For additional information about the meeting, call Environmental Management at 386-736-5927.
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