Program Description
Environmental Policy and Compliance
The Division of Environmental Policy and Compliance develops and implements integrated programs which protect and enhance the County's environmental resources and promotes sustainable practices by residents, businesses, and the County government. The division develops and implements programs related to air quality, water quality and stormwater management, energy conservation and renewable energy, forest and tree resources, and other sustainability issues. The division also helps formulate and enforce County laws and regulations related to air and water pollution, illegal dumping, noise control, pesticides and other environmental issues. Finally, the division is responsible for environmental monitoring of the County's solid waste facilities; coordination of responses on all legislative referrals at the local, state, and federal levels; and participation on local and regional task forces, committees, and various advisory groups.