Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)

South District

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The natural environment is the lifeblood of our state's economy; the reason it is so beautiful. The Department of Environmental Protection wants to work with you to protect, conserve and manage Florida's environment and valuable natural resources. The DEP's South District focuses on issues facing this region and state, ranging from mangroves to hazardous waste. The South District always welcomes public input. The District is responsible for the following county areas: Charlotte, Collier, Highlands, Hendry, Glades, Lee, Monroe.

Please note: Florida has a very broad public records law. Most written communications to or from state officials regarding state business are public records available to the public and media upon request. Your E-mail communication may therefore be subject to public disclosure.

South District Office
2295 Victoria Avenue, Suite 364
Fort Myers, Florida 33902-2549
Phone: 239-332-6975
Fax: 239-332-6969

Program Overview
The District Director and five program administrators have offices at this site. The main office and its programs are supported by three field offices led by environmental administrators supported by dedicated professional staff for the individual programs. The Marathon branch office provides permitting and compliance functions for the Florida Keys, and the Sebring office provides similar functionality for Highlands and Hendry counties. The Biology lab in Punta Gorda collects data and supports the compliance functions of the department.
Air Resources compliance and permitting	Water Facilities wastewater and potable water	Waste Facilities tanks & solid or hazardous waste	Environmental Resource Permitting

Environmental Assessment & Restoration

Sustainability Initiatives
green lodge & clean marina

Highlands Area Branch Office
Florida Keys Branch Office

Organizational Chart

News

Contacts

ARE YOU READY TO SUBMIT AN ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PERMIT APPLICATION?

If you are planning to submit an environmental resource permit application please download this check list to assist you in preparing a complete application. If you need to have additional assistance please call 239-332-6975 and ask to schedule an appointment with one of our permit processors. --MORE-- [doc]

CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL EVENTS IN THE SOUTH DISTRICT!

Cowbone Marsh

Ceitus Boat Lift & North Spreader Canal Ecosystem Management Agreement

Florida Keys Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project

Sebring Parkway Asbestos Complaint

More DEP News

DEP Meetings, Hearings and Workshops

Governor Crist recently signed into law SB 2188, requiring state agencies to post all public meetings, hearings and workshops to their Web site, with the exception of emergency meetings. Effective July 1, 2009, each agency is to give notice of public meetings, hearings and workshops by publication in the Florida Administrative Weekly and on the agency’s Web site, not less than seven days before the event.

Internet publication of official notices and supporting materials can be found on the DEP Public Notice Calendar.

Jon Iglehart, e-mail
South District Director
(239) 332-6975 ext. 143

Randal Landers, e-mail
Program Administrator (Admin/Tech) x122

Rhonda Haag, e-mail
External Affairs Manager x175

2295 Victoria Avenue, Suite 364, Fort Myers, Florida 33902-2549 239-332-6975 (phone) / 239-332-6969 (fax)

Last updated: August 18, 2010