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, petroleum tank leaks, fish kills, air pollution episodes, etc., are reported to Environmental Management for assessment and action.
Land Management
The Land Management activity is responsible for the management, enhancement and restoration of 38,000 acres of
conservation lands in Volusia County.
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Natural Resources
Natural Resources employees protect and conserve regional ecosystems and animal and plant species through habitat
conservation, restoration, education and enhancement initiatives.
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Environmental Permitting
Environmental Permitting is responsible for administration and enforcement of the county's environmental ordinances,
which includes trees, wetlands, gopher tortoises, and the Class II Overlay.
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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.
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What’s hot
Learn about “what’s hot in the environment” including planning birthday parties at the Marine Science Center, our
annual Green Symposium, and summer camps at the Marine Science Center.
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Get involved
Learn about recycling programs, waterway cleanups and other environmental initiatives.
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Environmental groups
Learn about all environmental groups in Volusia County.
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Educational material
Explore our publications and educational material.
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Upcoming events
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Upcoming events
Eco-buggy tour of Lake George Forest
May 30 @9:00 am to 11:00 am
Take a riding tour of the Lake George Forest and Wildlife Management Area to learn about land management,
bears and other wildlife. Meet at 998 Ninemile Point Road, Seville. Bring water and insect spray. Wear comfortable
clothes and walking or hiking shoes. Reservations are required and ma...
Wild about Birds
June 1 @10:00 am to 11:00 am
Wildlife educator Gina Holt will discuss birds of prey and show some of her own birds at Deep Creek Preserve, 964
S. State Road 415, west of New Smyrna Beach. Learn about the birds’ adaptations and natural habitats, how they
survive in the wild, and how wildlife and humans can coexist in the n...
Mollusks and their beautiful shells
June 21 @12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Take a wading hike through Smyrna Dunes Park, 2995 Peninsula Drive, New Smyrna Beach. Master Naturalist Joel
Wooster will explain the fascinating world mollusks and the beautiful shells they produce. Participants are invited
to bring shells for identification. Bring water to drink. Wear com...
