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
- ReGrow Volusia
- 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 (Environment 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)
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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: Friday Stroll
April 25 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
Lace up your hiking shoes and explore the plant and animal species that live in Lyonia Preserve’s scrub habitat. Bring water, wear closed-toe shoes, and be prepared to hike on sugar sand trails. This program is recommended for ages 8 and up.
Reservations are required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21...
Explore Volusia: Sleepy Hollow Paddle
April 25 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
Look for native plants and animals during this leisurely paddle through Doris Leeper Spruce Creek Preserve. Wear a personal flotation device and bring a watercraft and whistle. Ages 10 and up are welcome, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Wear closed-toe shoes that can get wet. Meet at 3...
LEC: Early Riser Hike
April 26 @7:30 am to 8:30 am
Listen to wake-up songs from birds and look for animal tracks while enjoying a peaceful, guided hike in Florida’s unique scrub habitat. Wear closed-toed shoes, bring water, and be prepared to hike 1.5 miles on unpaved sugar sand trails. This program is recommended for ages 10 and up.
Reservatio...
LEC: Backyard Beekeeping
April 26 @10:00 am to 11:00 am
Learn how to obtain bees, the best time to order them, and how to install them in your hive. Staff will also explain what to look for when inspecting the hive.
Reservations are required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028, or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lyonia-environmental-center-509474...
LEC: City Nature Challenge and ReGrow Volusia
April 26 @1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Volunteers from ReGrow Volusia will explain how to become a citizen scientist for the City Nature Challenge. After a brief explanation of the challenge and its purpose, the group will hike in Lyonia Preserve and submit photos that will be used to document the biodiversity of Volusia County. After ob...
ReGrow Volusia Workshop
April 29 @1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Learn about Florida’s native landscape plants during a free workshop hosted by ReGrow Volusia from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St.
Samantha West, sustainability and resilience manager for Volusia County, will share tips on protecting waterways an...
Learn How to Plant Like a Floridian
April 29 @1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Learn about Florida’s native landscape plants during a free workshop hosted by ReGrow Volusia from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, at Ormond Beach Regional Library, 30 S. Beach St.
Samantha West, sustainability and resilience manager for Volusia County, will share tips on protecting waterways an...
Explore Volusia Challenge Preserve No. 8
April 30 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
Enjoy a 1.5-mile group walk at Hickory Bluff Preserve, the final preserve in this year’s challenge. Learn about some of the native plants and animals that make Volusia County such an amazing place. Visit www.volusia.org/explorevolusia to learn more about the challenge. Ages 8 and up are welcome, a...
LEC: Tiny Trekkers
May 3 @10:00 am to 11:00 am
Children ages 2 to 7 will listen to "Cicada Symphony," take a short hike in Lyonia Preserve, and visit the LEC gardens and seed library.
Reservations are required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028, or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lyonia-environmental-center-50947472233.
Meet at Lyo...
LEC: Sunshine, Solar Energy, and Snack
May 3 @2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Celebrate World Sun Day by building a solar oven, setting up a snack to bake, and learning about solar energy. This program is recommended for ages 10 and up. .
Reservations are required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028, or visit https://tinyurl.com/lec-event.
Meet at Lyonia Env...
LEC: Early Mother’s Day Pollinator Garden Tour
May 4 @10:00 am to 11:00 am
Spend time with your mother, grandmother, or someone special while exploring the LEC pollinator gardens. Don’t forget to take a photo by the Wings of the West wall. This program is for all ages.
Reservations are requested; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028. Meet at Lyonia Environmental Center,...
LEC: Wildlife Wednesday Walk
May 7 @9:00 am to 10:00 am
Volunteers will lead this exploratory hike through Lyonia Preserve. This walk is designed for ages 8 and up. Wear closed toe shoes, bring water, and be prepared to hike on sugar sand.
Reservations are required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028, or visit https://www.eventbrite.com/o/lyonia-envir...
Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee
May 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 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...
LEC: Save the Manatees
May 8 @6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Cora Berchem, a manatee research associate with the Save the Manatee Club, will share her insights, research, and experience with manatees. Christie Miller, a volunteer with the Marine Mammal Stranding Team, will describe some of her experiences with manatees. This program is recommended for a...
LEC: Rain Barrel Workshop
May 10 @10:00 am to 11:00 am
Discover the importance of using rain barrels to conserve water and learn how to assemble and properly place your barrel. Participants will be entered into a drawing to win a free rain barrel. A limited number of rain barrels will be available to purchase as a fundraiser for the Friends of Lyonia En...
LEC: Lyonia Photography Club
May 10 @10:00 am to 11:00 am
Lyonia Preserve has unlimited opportunities for photographing birds, reptiles and plants. Join volunteers from West Volusia Audubon Society for this monthly program series, which includes in-class instruction and field opportunities to hone your skills. All skill levels are welcome.
Reserva...
LEC: Stuffed Animal Sleepover
May 10 @11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Bring a stuffed animal to a special story time hosted by Deltona Regional Library and Lyonia Environmental Center. Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes, and a visit with an animal ambassador. Leave the stuffies with librarians and LEC staff for an overnight sleepover. Stuffed animals can be picked up the fo...
LEC: Scrub Jays and How to Protect Them
May 17 @10:00 am to 11:00 am
LEC staff will share fun facts about the charismatic Florida scrub jay, the only bird endemic to Florida. They will lead a walk into the LEC garden to search for the birds and explain how they count and protect them through the Jay Watch program. This program is recommended for all ages.
Reservat...
LEC: Creatures on the Beach
May 19 @2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Carolyn Kovacs, a sea grant extension agent with the UF/IFAS Extension Volusia County, will discuss organisms that live along Florida's coasts and share artifacts she found on the beach. This program, which is recommended for adults, will be held at Deltona Regional Library, 2150 Eustace Ave. Reserv...
LEC: Friday Stroll
May 23 @9:00 am to 10:00 am
Lace up your hiking shoes and explore the plant and animal species that live in Lyonia Preserve’s scrub habitat. Bring water, wear closed-toe shoes, and be prepared to hike on sugar sand trails. This program is recommended for ages 8 and up.
Reservations are required; call 386-789-7207, ext. ...
LEC: The Honeybee
May 24 @10:00 am to 11:00 am
Have you ever wondered what’s going on inside a beehive? Join LEC staff for this workshop to look inside a hive and learn about the life of a bee colony. This program is recommended for ages 10 and up.
Reservations are required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028, or visit https://tinyurl.com/lec-ev...
LEC: Memorial Day Crafts
May 25 @2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Honor those who have served our country while having fun with your family. Participants will get creative and make some crafts the whole family can enjoy. This program is recommended for ages 7 and up.
Reservations are required; call 386-789-7207, ext. 21028, or visit https://tinyurl.com/lec...
LEC: T-Shirt to Tote Bag Workshop
May 31 @11:00 am to 12:00 pm
Millions of plastic bags are used each year in the United States and end up in our landfills or waterways. Using reusable bags is one thing we can do to be more earth friendly. Materials will be available, but feel free to bring a T-shirt from home and transform it into a reusable tote bag. This pro...
LEC: Saltwater Tank Feeding Experience
May 31 @2:30 pm to 3:00 pm
Join staff at the saltwater aquarium for a feeding demonstration of marine animal ambassadors. Menu items include krill, seaweed, and shrimp. Discover which critters enjoy that menu, their unique eating methods, and the important role each plays in our ecosystem. This program is recommended for all ...
Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee
June 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 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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Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee
July 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 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...
Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee
August 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...
Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee
September 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 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...
Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee
November 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...
Environment and Natural Resources Advisory Committee
December 3 @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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