Laura Comer, Pollution Prevention Coordinator

  Florida Department of Environmental Protection / South District

  (239)332-6975 ext. 170

 Laura Comer is a graduate of Florida Southern College with an M.S. in Physics from Florida State University. She began her career at the Florida Department of Environmental Protection in the Tallahassee Branch Office in 1991 as an Environmental Specialist with the Petroleum Storage Tank and Solid and Hazardous Waste Programs.  Laura transferred to the Fort Myers office in 1994 as a Hazardous Waste Inspector before taking on the duties of Pollution Prevention Coordinator in 1999. 

 The Pollution Prevention Program provides technical assistance to businesses, local government and internal DEP staff with the goal of conserving resources, improving processes and reducing waste.  Laura also coordinates the local activities of the Clean Marina Program and provides support for other non-regulatory programs including the Florida Green Lodging Program.