Public Relations & Outreach Program - Frequently Asked Questions

I'm a member of the media and I have questions for a story I'm working on.  Who do I contact?

• Media inquiries are handled by Cristina Llorens, Public Relations Manager.  Cristina may be contacted at (561) 681-6605 cell phone (561) 248-0830, or via e-mail at Cristina.Llorens@dep.state.fl.us.  If Cristina cannot be reached, please contact the Tallahassee Press Office at (850) 245-2112.

I'd like for the FDEP to come to my school/event and speak or set up a booth.  What do I need to do?

• Please contact Leigh-Ann Dawes, Outreach Coordinator, if you would like the FDEP to participate in your environmental education event.  Leigh-Ann can be reached at (561) 681-6714 or via e-mail at LeighAnn.Dawes@dep.state.fl.us.

I'd like for the FDEP to judge our school's science fair.  What do I need to do?

• Please contact Leigh-Ann Dawes, Outreach Coordinator, if you would like the FDEP to participate in your environmental education event.  She can be reached at (561) 681-6714 or via e-mail at LeighAnn.Dawes@dep.state.fl.us.

I have a question concerning a specific program within the FDEP (waste, water, air, permitting, etc.)

• Please visit our Complaint Coordinators page for contacts for each specific program within our district.  Direct your inquiries to the appropriate person in that program.

I own a marina and I'm interested in the Clean Marina Program.  Who do I contact?

• You may visit the Clean Marina Web site, or you may contact Bill Richards, Clean Marina Coordinator for the Southeast District, at (561) 681-6681 or via e-mail at William.R.Richards@dep.state.fl.us.

Where can I find out more information about the Green Lodging Program?

• You may visit the Green Lodging Web site for more information on the program. 

Where can I find out more information about the Pollution Prevention (P2) Program?

• You may visit the Pollution Prevention Web site for more information on the program.  If you are in the Southeast District and have specific questions concerning the P2 Program here in South Florida, please contact Bill Richards at (561) 681-6681 or via e-mail at William.R.Richards@dep.state.fl.us.

Southeast District Main Switchboard

(561) 681-6600

Map and Directions to the Southeast District Office