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Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Southeast District Office
400 North Congress Avenue, Suite 200
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
(561) 681-6600
(800) 774-5866
Map and Directions to the Southeast District
Office
The Southeast District of the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection covers
six counties, including, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Martin,
St. Lucie, and Okeechobee. The geographical area includes portions of
the Indian River Lagoon, the nation’s most diverse estuary;
Loxahatchee River, the state’s only National Wild and Scenic River;
one of the nation’s largest freshwater lakes, Lake Okeechobee; and
the unique and beautiful Everglades System, including Florida Bay and
the Kissimmee River. In addition to these extraordinary natural
systems, Southeast Florida contains approximately one-third of
Florida’s total population, with more than 5 million residents.
Increasing population, urbanization and industrialization continue to
place great stresses on our natural resources. We are committed to the
protection of our extraordinary natural resources, and we strive to
strike a balance between that commitment and responsible economic
development.
Have an
Environmentally Friendly Holiday!
With
millions of Americans hitting the roads or the skies this holiday season
to travel over the river and through the woods, it's no wonder that it
is important to advocate environmentally friendly traveling over the
next few weeks. Here are a few tips to make this holiday season a
little more green.
Leave
the Flying to Santa: If possible, skip flying and drive or take the
train instead. Traveling by airplane releases significantly more
carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
Tune Up
Your Sleigh: Traveling by car? Make sure it's in tip top
condition before hitting the road so that you can get the most from your
gas mileage and reduce air pollution from emissions. Take your
vehicle for an oil change, check the car's fluid levels, belts and spark
plugs, and make sure your tires are properly inflated.
Lighten
Your Load: Do you really need three suitcases for one week?
Pack lightly when traveling. It will make it easier for you to get
around during this busy time of the year, and lighten the load on your
vehicle.
Southeast District Main Switchboard
(561) 681-6600
Map and Directions
to the Southeast District Office
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Welcome
to the Southeast District
