Environmental Resources

DERM has a series of educational materials available for students, teachers and residents. Our brochures are available upon request electronically, at our educational events or by requesting a hard copy.

For more information, please contact DERM's Environmental Education and Communication Office at 305-372-6784.

Brochures
At a glance	Brochure
Basic facts about asbestos and its regulations that all building owners, contractors and the general public should know.	Asbestos
A calendar that provides information about the Baynanza environmental events, map of Baynanza Biscayne Bay Cleanup sites, etc.	Baynanza Calendar of Events
Information about planting and caring for your trees in Miami-Dade.	Dig in Dade English Spanish
Contact information for the Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM) and other related resources.	Environmental Directory
Helpful tips to live healthier, protect the environment, and save money.	Environmental Tips for your home English Spanish Poster version English only
Information on flood protection and what Miami-Dade County has been doing to improve flood control.	Flood Information
Information on marine debris and its effect on our environment.	Marine Debris English Spanish
Basic information, a map and coordinates for a system of mooring buoys to protect natural and artificial reefs from damage caused by boat anchors.	Mooring Buoy Program English
Pest plants which are illegal to sell or plant in Miami-Dade County.	Prohibited Plant Poster English Spanish
Basic information on ways to safeguard against faulty and hazardous construction work.	Protect Yourself - What to Know When Hiring a Contractor
Tips on oil recycling and information on the consequences that illegally dumped oil has on our environment.	Recycle Used Oil English Spanish
A guide to the facts on tree maintenance, such as proper pruning.	Tree Smart English Spanish
Information on the environmental importance of wetlands, wetlands permitting and a map of Miami-Dade County’s wetlands.	Wetlands Permitting English Spanish
Information about Florida’s native plants and their importance to Florida’s natural environment.	Why Florida Native Plants English / Spanish
Information about the Department of Environmental Resources and its role in protecting the environment.	Your Environment & DERM English Spanish

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