The Northeast District encompasses the largest land mass of any department regulatory district. The area includes portions of the Atlantic coastal plain and counties bordering the Gulf of Mexico as well as the state of Georgia. The natural and ecological value of the Northeast is reflected in its diversity. The district has more rivers than any other including the St. Johns, Nassau, Tolomato and historic Suwannee and Santa Fe rivers.
Jurisdiction: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor and Union counties.
The Northeast District provides compliance assistance through site visits, technical support, workshops, pre-application meetings and online, printable materials.
Environmental permits help minimize potential environmental disruption as a result of common human activities. DEP works closely with all parties in implementing its regulatory programs.