Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM)
Protects and restores land and water ecosystems that support our communities, safeguard wildlife, and ensures clean air and water for future generations.
Biscayne Bay is a sub-tropical shallow estuary that is home to two state aquatic preserves, a critical wildlife area, a national park and national marine sanctuary.
Ensures compliance with environmental regulations by addressing pollution sources and promoting safe practices to protect public health and the environment.
Goals include developing a resilient and environmentally sustainable future by identifying vulnerabilities, coordinating stakeholders and facilitating innovative solutions.
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Search more than two million environmental records in our online system.
Enter your address and find potential environmental impacts near you.
Report environmental complaints to DERM 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Get Involved
Volunteer to help clean up and restore some of Miami-Dade County's most sensitive lands.
Baynanza is an annual celebration that features dozens of events, culminated by the Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day.
The Adopt-a-Tree program provides Miami-Dade County single-family and duplex homeowners with up to two free trees every year.
Help protect natural and artificial reefs from anchor damage by making donations to help fund the ongoing maintenance of the mooring buoys.
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Purchase a Biscayne Bay specialty license plate today. Proceeds from sales of the plate will go to support the protection and preservation of Florida’s Biscayne Bay.
Miami-Dade County's Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) program needs your help to restore environmentally sensitive lands in Miami-Dade County.
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The Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) manages today’s growing needs while protecting our environment for tomorrow through responsible governance, smart policy and resource protection.
DERM’s authority and responsibility are rooted in both comprehensive local environmental regulation as well as State and Federally mandated legislation. Programs are designed to manage air, water and land resources for the health, safety and enjoyment of current and future residents and visitors.
