Environmental Management
Beach Cleanup and Repairs
For beach cleanup and repair information related to hurricanes Ian and Nicole, please visit volusia.org/beachcleanup
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*What's New: ENRAC Meetings (Environmental and Natural Resources Advisory Committee) Page*
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What's New: Resiliency in East Central Florida
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What's New: Water Quality and Protecting Our Springs
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What's New: 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
LEC - Nature art hike
February 19 @10:00 am to 11:30 am
Focus on shapes and textures found in nature during this hike through Lyonia Preserve. After the hike, participants will use natural materials to create nature prints to take home.
Registration is required; call 386-789-7207, ext. #21028.
Meet at Lyonia Environment...
LEC - Nature's ninjas
February 19 @2:00 pm to 2:30 pm
Can you walk through the woods without being detected? Discover how animals use different skills to escape from predators and capture their prey.
Meet at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., DeLand.
Reservations are required; call 386-789-7207, ext. #21028.
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LEC - Wildlife Wednesday Walk
February 22 @9:00 am to 10:00 am
Volunteers will lead these exploratory hikes through Lyonia Preserve. Wear closed toe shoes, bring water and be prepared to hike on sugar sand.
Meet at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona.
Reservations are requested; call 386-789-7207, ext. #21028. Wear closed-toe shoes, br...
LEC - Saltwater tank feeding
February 25 @9:00 am to 9:30 am
Watch LEC staff and volunteers feed marine animals in a 400-gallon saltwater aquarium. Kids of all ages can enjoy a touch tank experience with a sea cucumber, sea star and sea urchin. A second session will be held from 3 to 3:30 p.m.
Registration is required; call 386-789-7207, ext. #2...
LEC - Cleaning Volusia
February 25 @10:00 am to 11:00 am
Environmental Specialist Sondra McCulloch will share information about common household hazardous materials and explain the best way to remove them from your home. She will also discuss the upcoming St. Johns River Cleanup and Volusia County’s derelict boat removal program.
Reservations are req...
LEC - Saltwater tank feeding
February 25 @3:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Watch LEC staff and volunteers feed marine animals in a 400-gallon saltwater aquarium. Kids of all ages can enjoy a touch tank experience with a sea cucumber, sea star and sea urchin.
Meet at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona
Registration is required; call 386-789-7207,...
Climate Smart Floridian
February 25 @6:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Learn how to reduce your environmental impacts during a free, five-part series from Feb. 28 to March 14.
Volusia County’s Climate Smart Florida program takes an innovative, fun and comprehensive approach to climate change that will help build community support and reduce household impacts on cl...
LEC - Heart health hike
February 26 @10:30 am to 11:30 pm
Get your heart pumping as you hit the trails of Lyonia Preserve and enjoy some fresh air.
Meet at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona.
Registration is required; call 386-789-7207, ext. #21028.
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LEC - Soil science
February 26 @2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
LEC staff will explore the role soil plays in plant growth and explain how scientists classify soil and the unique living things that live in it. Participants will make “edible soil” to uncover the different layers. This program is recommended for children ages 7 and older and their families.
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LEC - Wildlife Wednesday Walk
March 1 @9:00 am to 10:00 am
Volunteers will lead these exploratory hikes through Lyonia Preserve. Wear closed toe shoes, bring water and be prepared to hike on sugar sand.
Meet at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona.
Reservations are requested; call 386-789-7207, ext. #21028. Wear closed-toe shoes, br...
Environmental and Natural Resource Advisory Committee
March 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 386-736-5...
Manatee Watch training
March 1 @2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Volusia County is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to participate in Manatee Watch, a program that identifies the presence of manatees in local waterways.
Residents who live on the water, spend a lot of time near the water, or are avid boaters are encouraged to become manatee watchers.
Mana...
Manatee Watch training
March 5 @10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Volusia County is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to participate in Manatee Watch, a program that identifies the presence of manatees in local waterways.
Residents who live on the water, spend a lot of time near the water, or are avid boaters are encouraged to become manatee watchers.
Mana...
LEC - Wildlife Wednesday Walk
March 8 @9:00 am to 10:00 am
Volunteers will lead these exploratory hikes through Lyonia Preserve. Wear closed toe shoes, bring water and be prepared to hike on sugar sand.
Meet at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona.
Reservations are requested; call 386-789-7207, ext. #21028. Wear closed-toe shoes, br...
LEC - Wildlife Wednesday Walk
March 15 @9:00 am to 10:00 am
Volunteers will lead these exploratory hikes through Lyonia Preserve. Wear closed toe shoes, bring water and be prepared to hike on sugar sand.
Meet at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona.
Reservations are requested; call 386-789-7207, ext. #21028. Wear closed-toe shoes, br...
LEC - Wildlife Wednesday Walk
March 22 @9:00 am to 10:00 am
Volunteers will lead these exploratory hikes through Lyonia Preserve. Wear closed toe shoes, bring water and be prepared to hike on sugar sand.
Meet at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona.
Reservations are requested; call 386-789-7207, ext. #21028. Wear closed-toe shoes, br...
LEC - Wildlife Wednesday Walk
March 29 @9:00 am to 10:00 am
Volunteers will lead these exploratory hikes through Lyonia Preserve. Wear closed toe shoes, bring water and be prepared to hike on sugar sand.
Meet at Lyonia Environmental Center, 2150 Eustace Ave., Deltona.
Reservations are requested; call 386-789-7207, ext. #21028. Wear closed-toe shoes, br...
Environmental and Natural Resource Advisory Committee
April 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 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...
St. Johns River Cleanup
April 22 @8:00 am to 11:00 am
Stay tuned for additional information.
Environmental and Natural Resource Advisory Committee
May 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
June 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
July 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 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
August 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
September 6 @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 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
November 11 @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
January 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...
