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State Government Environmental Programs in United States

Maryland Environmental Service photos
Maryland Environmental Service, Millersville
Millersville / Maryland / United States
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When Maryland s governor and legislators created the Maryland Environmental Service in 1970, the agency s mission was to protect and enhance the state s air, land and water resources. More than 30 years later, this independent state agency continues to take on projects that fulfill this directive. The agency does not have regulatory authority and is not funded through direct appropriations. It is a self-supporting, nonprofit public corporation that works with both governmental and private sector clients to find solutions to some of the most complex environmental challenges. Maryland Environmental Service is located in Millersville, Md.
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California Environmental Protection Agency photos
California Environmental Protection Agency, Sacramento
Sacramento / California / United States
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Founded in 1972, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency works to protect the public health. The agency manages more than four district offices. It establishes and enforces standards for the air, water, waste management and cleanup of sites contaminated with hazardous substances. The agency also provides financial and pollution prevention assistance to businesses and communities. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency manages an air pollution control division that issues permits to factories. In addition, the agency offers environmental education programs. Its drinking and ground waters division evaluates potential threats to more than 1,500 public water systems. The agency oversees investigation and cleanup work at contaminated sites. It manages hazardous waste management and surface water divisions.
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South FL Water Management District photos
South FL Water Management District, Miami
Miami / Florida / United States
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Founded in 1949, the South Florida Water Management District is a regional government agency that provides flood control, environmental restoration and water supply services to more than 15 counties in Florida. It operates and maintains over 2,000 miles of canals and levees, as well as nearly 50 pumping stations and approximately 2,000 water control structures. The company offers ecosystem restoration, emergency management, environmental monitoring, simulation modeling, permitting, regulatory compliance, and canal and structure operation services. It additionally provides strategic planning, engineering, hurricane impact assessment and response services. The South Florida Water Management District has a staff of more than 200 trained damage assessment team members and is headquartered in West Palm Beach, Fla.
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Department of Toxic Substances Control photos
Department of Toxic Substances Control, Berkeley
Berkeley / California / United States
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The Department of Toxic Substances Control is a state regulatory agency protecting the people of California from toxic waste. The department employs experienced hazardous substances scientists, and public and business liaisons officers in its four regional offices. Its certified unified program agency conducts the unified program consisting of hazardous waste generator and on-site treatments, aboveground and underground storage tank programs, hazardous materials management and business plans and inventory statements, and risk management and prevention programs. The department also provides information about the federal hazardous waste laws through the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Headquartered in Sacramento, it has branch offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Berkeley, Clovis, Cypress, Glendale and Calexico, Calif.
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Southwest FL Water Management photos
Southwest FL Water Management, Bartow
Bartow / Florida / United States
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Established in 1961, The Southwest Florida Water Management District aims at protecting and preserving water resources throughout Florida. It operates and maintains several large flood protection projects, as well as protects water quality and natural systems, such as rivers, lakes, wetland and associated upland. The district members identify water-related issues in various basins and provide programs and budgets to address the same. It also implements district policies, rules, plans and programs, as well as offers legal support to all departments, local governments and other governmental agencies. Southwest Florida Water Management District s records and data department provides support to regulatory authorities, tracks permit conditions, administers licensing exams for well contractors, and maintains records of well construction permits and licensed well drillers. Additionally, the district s resource management department collects and stores water and climatic data and monitors groundwater quality. It maintains more than 90 local governments that are spread across an area of over 10,000 square miles with total population of nearly 4 million. Headquartered in Brooksville, Fla., Southwest Florida Water Management District maintains an office in Bartow, Fla.
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Delaware Solid Waste Authority photos
Delaware Solid Waste Authority, Georgetown
Georgetown / Delaware / United States
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Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant photos
Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant, Brooklyn
Brooklyn / New York / United States
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Suwannee River Water Management District photos
Suwannee River Water Management District, Live Oak
Live Oak / Florida / United States
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The Suwannee River Water Management District is one of the five regional water management districts in Florida that was created by the Florida legislature through the directives of the Water Resources Act of 1972. The district is responsible for the protection of rivers, springs, groundwater and coastal estuaries, as well as providing recreational opportunities for the public in Central Florida. The district specializes in the research and monitoring of water quantity and quality, as well as the acquisition and management of land to achieve its mission. It serves the counties of Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor and Union in Florida. The Suwannee River Water Management District maintains an office in Live Oak, Fla.
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Bureau of Automotive Repair photos
Bureau of Automotive Repair, Hercules
Hercules / California / United States
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Those with complaints, concerns or questions about professional car services or smog check services can go to the Bureau of Automotive Repair - a state agency and sector of the California Department of Consumer Affairs - that enforces the Automotive Repair Act and administers the California Smog Check Program.

On its official website, the Bureau of Automotive Repair lists its mission: "To protect and serve California consumers by ensuring a fair and competitive automotive repair marketplace and administering a model motor vehicle emissions reduction program."

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St. Johns River Water Management District photos
St. Johns River Water Management District, Maitland
Maitland / Florida / United States
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The St. Johns River Water Management District caters to the needs of residents in northeastern and east-central Florida. The district holds an interest in more than 600,000 acres of land through ownership and conservation easements. In addition, it issues a variety of permits. The St. Johns River Water Management District is responsible for conducting research, collecting data and preserving natural areas. The district offers janitorial, security, and lawn and preventive maintenance solutions. It educates people about water conservation and sets rules and regulations. The St. Johns River Water Management District operates an operations and land resources department that maintains a fleet of equipment and vehicles.
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Water Resource Department photos
Water Resource Department, Fresno
Fresno / California / United States
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Located in Fresno, Calif., The Department of Water Resources conducts ground water mapping and research, develops water supply studies and insures the safety of existing dams. It also regulates the construction of new dams, governs the canal systems and administers the state floodplain management program. The Department of Water Resources operates a division of flood management that handles flood forecasting, operations and emergency response activities. Its division of levee repairs and floodplain management office is responsible for administering programs that focus on reducing the loss of lives and damage to property through evaluation and direct rehabilitation of structural deficiencies. The department s the data exchange center installs, maintains, and operates a hydrologic data collection network, including automatic snow reporting gages.
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Department Of Environmental Quality photos
Department Of Environmental Quality, Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge / Louisiana / United States
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The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality manages surveillance and enforcement divisions. The department offers environmental protection services to promote and protect the health and safety of citizens. It operates air and water permits divisions. The department provides recycling, drinking water protection, motor vehicle inspection and chemical accident prevention programs. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality also administers consolidated fugitive emissions programs. The department manages regional offices throughout Louisiana. It operates a laboratory services division that conducts and oversees chemical analyses and analytical testing activities. In addition, the department offers remediation services. The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality additionally operates an emergency and radiological services division.
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Water Management District photos
Water Management District, Palm Bay
Palm Bay / Florida / United States
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The St. Johns River Water Management District is responsible for managing ground and surface water supplies in all or part of 18 counties in northeast and east-central Florida. More than 700 dedicated staff members perform operations each day from offices in Palatka, Jacksonville, Altamonte Springs and Palm Bay, Fla. The district issues permits for various water activities that have potential to adversely impact water resources and adjacent lands. The St. Johns River Water Management District also buys land to preserve or restore vital wetlands and water resources. The organization conducts research about the quality and quantity of ground and surface resources. It conducts outreach and education programs for the public.
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Alexandria Renew Enterprises photos
Alexandria Renew Enterprises
Alexandria / Virginia / United States
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The Alexandria Sanitation Authority maintains an advanced waste treatment facility that has a capacity of more than 50 million gallons of water per day. It operates a 30-acre facility that provides sewage treatment for over 350,000 residents in an area of nearly 50 square miles. The authority owns and operates various pump stations and interceptor sewers. The Alexandria Sanitation Authority conducts preliminary, primary and secondary treatments and chemical addition for phosphorus removal, sedimentation, filtration and ultraviolet disinfection. Its solid processing methods include gravity thickening of primary and tertiary sludges, centrifuge dewatering, prepasteurization, anaerobic digestion and land application. The authority supports a pretreatment program that prevents the introduction of pollutants and interference with the aquatic life of the receiving waters and biosolids. The Alexandria Sanitation Authority is located in Alexandria, Va.
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NJ Department Environmental Protection photos
NJ Department Environmental Protection, Trenton
Trenton / New Jersey / United States
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Founded in 1970, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection manages natural resources and solves pollution problems in the state of New Jersey. The department has a staff of more than 3,400 employees and specializes in pollution prevention efforts and innovative environmental management strategies. Its divisions include the Office of Information Resources Management, Office of Green Acres, Division of Science, Research and Technology, and Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste. In addition, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection offers a range of recycling, flood control, medical waste, air monitoring and forest services. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is a part of the government of the State of New Jersey.
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Texas Water Development Board photos
Texas Water Development Board, Austin
Austin / Texas / United States
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Water Science, Policy Development, Water Conservation and Education.
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California Air Resources Board-Monitor & Lab photos
California Air Resources Board-Monitor & Lab, Sacramento
Sacramento / California / United States
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Publicly available to all customers.
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South FL Water Management District photos
South FL Water Management District, Orlando
Orlando / Florida / United States
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State of Illinois - Department of Natural Resources photos
State of Illinois - Department of Natural Resources, Bartlett
Bartlett / Illinois / United States
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South FL Water Management District photos
South FL Water Management District, Okeechobee
Okeechobee / Florida / United States
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Established in 1949, South Florida Water Management District is responsible for managing and protecting water resources of South Florida. Based in Okeechobee, Fla., the department balances and improves water quality, flood control, natural systems and water supply. It is a regional governmental agency that oversees the water resources in the southern half of the state, covering 16 counties from Orlando to the Florida Keys and serving a population of over 7.7 million residents. South Florida Water Management District s projects include protection of watersheds at Kissimmee Basin, Lake Okeechobee, the Everglades and protection of Florida s coastal eco systems.
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