Coastal Regulation

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection regulates many activities that affect our beaches and coasts.

Beaches (Division of Water Resources Management)
Florida Coastal Management Program

Programs that provide incentives to owners or managers to minimize or mitigate negative impacts on coastal wildlife from their activities are a tool that may be used in place of regulations.

Florida Clean Marina Program
Florida Wildlife Conservation Guide
Landowner Assistance Program
St. Johns County Habitat Conservation Plan
Walton County Habitat Conservation Plan
Wildlife Lighting Certification Program

American oystercatcher adults with one older chick resting near the shoreline

The following programs are voluntary ways to help coastal wildlife.

Florida Friendly Landscaping
Florida Shorebird Alliance
Garden for Wildlife
Green Industries Best Management Practices
Landscaping for Wildlife
Shuck and Share
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Coastal Program