Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Environmental ServicesFlorida, United States1001-5000 Employees
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a state agency in the Environmental Services sector, based in Tallahassee, Florida. It focuses on safeguarding Florida’s air, water, and lands by administering regulatory, resource management, and restoration programs in partnership with a diverse staff. The workforce includes biologists, chemists, engineers, attorneys, park rangers, geologists, law enforcement personnel, and administrative staff who carry out these programs on a day-to-day basis. It oversees 175 state parks, trails, and historic sites as well as 45 coastal and aquatic areas, ensuring public access to outdoor recreation while protecting natural resources. As a large state agency, it operates within Florida’s environmental governance framework and collaborates across programs and agencies. In May 2026, Conservation Florida, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, expanded Price's Scrub State Park to more than 1,000 acres.