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512 S. Ft. Harrison Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
Phone: (727) 464-4761
Fax: (727) 464-3174

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Water and  Navigation Control Authority
(Docks/Dredge and Fill/Mangrove Trimming)

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The Water and Navigation Section of the Department of Environmental Management handles the permitting of docks and dredge and fill projects in both the unincorporated areas of Pinellas County as well as within municipal limits. The types of projects which require permits from the Pinellas County Water and Navigation Control Authority include private single family docks, multi-use docks, commercial docks, marinas, seawalls, riprap, tie poles, and all dredging or filling within the Waters of the County. Projects are reviewed for environmental impacts, navigational impacts, construction requirements, as well as consistency with the Pinellas County Water and Navigation Code. ""

 Photograph of Boat Dock and Mangrove.
This Section also handles the mangrove trimming program for Pinellas County. Mangroves are protected by the State's "Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act" and the enforcement of this statute has been delegated to Pinellas County. The Pinellas County Commission subsequently adopted a Countywide ordinance regulating the trimming of mangroves. Staff biologists and arborists work closely with homeowners and trimmers to protect the important functions of these plant communities and to ensure that all trimming is consistent with the Pinellas County Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Code. ""

If you have any questions please call (727) 453-3385.

Water and Navigation Control Authority Regulations (2.8 MB) ""

Pinellas County Boating Access Task Force

Homeowner Guidelines for Trimming Mangroves ""

Professional Mangrove Trimmers Registered in Pinellas County Listing ""

Professional Mangrove Trimmers Registration and Renewal Form ""

Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Code ""

Multi-Use and Commercial Dock Application ""

Private Dock Application ""

Dredge and Fill Application ""


Pinellas County Clerk of the Circuit Court's Water & Navigation Website