Services and Contacts
Services
Get Current Air Quality Information
Information from the EPA National & Regional Daily Air Quality Forecasts.
Learn More About Our Environmental Monitoring Programs
Manatee County operates a variety of environmental monitoring programs to comply with State or federal requirements,
Learn More About the Air & Watershed Management Program
Air and water quality monitoring
Report an Air Quality Concern: Emissions & Open Burning
Find the information to report an air quality concern.
Report Pollution and Other Environmental Complaints
The Environmental Protection Division investigates citizen complaints on a wide variety of environmental issues.
Information and FAQ's
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Environmental Protection Division
The Environmental Protection Division is dedicated to safeguarding Manatee County’s air, surface and groundwater resources and natural areas for the benefit of those living and visiting the Gulf coast of Florida.More Information
To report a nuisance alligator call (866) FWC-GATOR (866) 392-4286.
https://myfwc.com/conservation/you-conserve/wildlife/alligators/
If you suspect a wildlife or boating law violation, report it to the FWC's Wildlife Alert Reward Program: (888) 404-FWCC (3922). If your information results in an arrest, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000. Cell phone users can reach us at *FWC or #FWC, depending on your service provider.
Example Violations
- Illegal hunting
- Taking saltwater game fish out of season
- Taking protected wildlife species
- Boating under the influence
CALL 911 FOR ALL LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES
The State Watch Office operates 24/7, 365 days a year as a daily extension of the Florida State Emergency Operations Center. The State Watch Office monitors local, state, and national media as well as communicates with Florida’s counties and state agencies to ensure that the State Emergency Response Team is aware of any on-going or developing situations. The SWO maintains communications systems and warning capabilities to ensure that the state’s population and emergency management agencies are warned of developing emergency situations and can communicate emergency response decisions as mandated by § 252.35 F.S.
For more information regarding the State Watch Office and the list of reportable incidents, click on the following link: State Watch Office | Florida Disaster
Contact Us - To reach the State Watch Office, please call:
- 1-800-320-0519
- 850-815-4001