Welcome to the Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM)
We Continue to Plant for the Future!
The Adopt-a-Tree program had another successful event on Sunday, June 8th. The next event is Saturday, July 26th. Miami-Dade single-family or duplex homeowners may be eligible to receive 2 FREE trees in 2008, even if you have adopted trees in past years.
One of DERM’s own, Mr. Gary Milano, wins the County’s 2008 Employee of the Year Award in the Bacallao Category for his outstanding work with volunteer groups in the protection and restoration of our sensitive and unique coastal environment.
DERM’s Plan Review Services Division presents a workshop for design professionals. Increase efficiency, save time, and reduce cost by learning how to get your design plan approved the first time, every time. The workshop will be held on August 11th at 1 p.m.
Planning to install a new generator in your home? Before you spend one penny, make sure you read the new Floodplain Policy for Generators established by DERM.
The Manatee Protection Plan Review Committee will meet on July 16 at 1:30 pm at the DERM Overtown Transit Village Center - 701 NW 1 Ct - 2nd floor. For more information, please contact DERM at 305-372-6864.
Baynanza 2008 is Declared a Grand Achievement!
Thanks to the participation of more than 7,200 volunteers and over 150 DERM employees, Baynanza 2008 was a huge success and helped get rid of tons of trash from the shorelines and nearby islands of Biscayne Bay.
Did you know that if you pour grease down your kitchen drain it can build up in your pipes over time and cause a clog? That could result in an expensive plumbing bill. Learn more.
DERM continues to make huge strides in our primary job, to protect our local natural resources. This was evident once again in 2007. That is why we want to invite you to watch the premiere of our second annual “Year in Review” video.
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DERM Photo Slideshow
Green Ideas
"Green" Your Office
What we do in our home offices or workplace offices can have a significant impact on the environment. “Green” your office and reduce waste.
Cut the amount of paper that you use in half -- make double-sided copies when possible. Reuse paper for draft documents when possible. Email, circulate, or post documents instead of making a copy for everybody. Take a little time to better estimate or count how many copies you are really going to need. Save some toner by turning down the contrast when possible. Purchase toner cartridges that can be refilled – make sure to send them back when empty. Be kind to others -- reset the settings on the copier when you are done.
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One of DERM’s own, Mr. Gary Milano, wins the County’s 2008 Employee of the Year Award in the Bacallao Category for his outstanding work with volunteer groups in the protection and restoration of our sensitive and unique coastal environment.
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DERM’s Plan Review Services Division presents a workshop for design professionals. Increase efficiency, save time, and reduce cost by learning how to get your design plan approved the first time, every time. The workshop will be held on August 11th at 1 p.m. 
Planning to install a new generator in your home? Before you spend one penny, make sure you read the new Floodplain Policy for Generators established by DERM.
The 
Cut the amount of paper that you use in half -- make double-sided copies when possible.
