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EPC Announces the 2021 Clean Air Month Photography Contest Winners
We thank all the Middle and High School students that entered this year's photo contest. This year's theme was Treasure Our Environment of Champions. Read more...
06/22/2021 12:00 PM
EPC Basis of Review (BOR) Chapter V Final Rule Adoption
On Thursday, May 20, 2021, the EPC held a Public Hearing in accordance with Section 1-2.71, Rules of the EPC to consider and adopt proposed amendments to Chapter V f the "Basis of Review for Authorization of Activities Pursuant to Chapter 1-11 - Wetlands" (BOR).
05/27/2021 6:30 PM
Remembering the Life and Legacy of Kent Bailey
Kent Bailey, former Chair of the Tampa Bay Sierra Club and beloved environmental advocate, was honored with a memorial tribute during the February EPC Commission Meeting. Read more....
02/19/2021 12:00 PM
Ojas Kalia Recognized as the 2020 EPC Environmental Merit Award Winner
Middleton High School senior, Ojas Kalia, was recognized during the February EPC Commission Meeting for winning the 2020 EPC Environmental Merit Award. Read more...
02/19/2021 12:00 PM
Local News Features Article on Vehicle Traffic Patterns during Pandemic
ABC Action News recently investigated local traffic pattern changes during the pandemic. The feature includes an interview with EPC Air Director Sterlin Woodard.
12/08/2020
EPC Scientists Collaborate on Published Scientific Study
EPC benthic data has been utilized in a recently published paper in the scientific journal Marine Ecology Progress Series.
11/03/2020
EPC Joins with BOCC to Honor Thomas Terrell Sessums
Janet Dougherty, EPC Executive Director, joined Hillsborough County Commissioners to honor T. Terrell Sessums In Memoriam during the August BOCC Regular Meeting.
08/27/2020 5:00 PM
EPC Supports Heart Health
Celebrate American Heart Month with us and join the #HeartMonth Movement to get the word out.
02/07/2020 4:28 PM
EPC Brings Christmas Cheer to Elders and Children
Throughout the year EPC employees show compassion and love for our community through charitable giving. This is especially evident during the holidays.
12/20/2019
Retiring EPC General Counsel Receives Commendation Award
Richard (Rick) Tschantz was presented a Commendation Award at the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) Quarterly Awards Ceremony. Mr. Tschantz was recognized on the occasion of his retirement after 19 years of exemplary service as General Counsel of the EPC.
10/04/2019 6:00 PM
Updated Projections for Sea Level Rise
Presentation by Maya Burke with the Tampa Bay Estuary Program at the EPC Commission Meeting on August 15, 2019.
08/19/2019 4:23 PM
Leslie Schaugaard Campbell Retires After a Lifetime of Service
There are few people that work in government that influence and inspire those around them, so much so that they become the heart of that agency, but that is exactly what Leslie was to us. Read more....
06/18/2019 11:13 PM
EPC Announces Donald Rogers, Ph.D. as the 2019 Hall of Fame Recipient
Donald Rogers, Ph.D. was named the 2019 EPC Hall of Fame Recipient during the May EPC Commission Meeting. Dr. Rogers was selected for this honor in recognition of his distinguished service as our inaugural Executive Director from 1967-1970.
05/29/2019 2:39 PM
EPC Alumni Stand Ready to Help!
A dozen former employees and friends recently gathered at EPC to launch an EPC alumni group designed to support the Agency and it’s mission.
03/26/2019
EPC PRF-Funded Project Featured Online
An EPC Pollution Recovery Fund (PRF) project - Small Farms for Clean Water: Compost Education to Encourage Sustainable Manure Management - was awarded to the University of Florida, through the Hillsborough County UF/IFAS Extension office. The project was recently featured on the Feedstuffs website.
03/26/2019
My Furry Valentine Donation Drive
EPC staff delivered much needed pet supplies and cash donated by employees at the Roger P. Stewart Center to the Hillsborough County Pet Resource Center (PRC) during lunch on Valentine's Day. The visit coincided with the PRC's Receiving Outside Meaningful Playtime! Socializer.
02/15/2019
Red Tide Update as of 1/24/2019
See latest information for red tide concentrations in Hillsborough County.
01/25/2019 7:58 AM
World Wetlands Day is Declared for Hillsborough County
February 2nd has been proclaimed as World Wetlands Day in Hillsborough County! Commissioner Pat Kemp, Chair of the EPC Commission, made the declaration during the January 17th EPC Commission Meeting.
01/19/2019
EPC ECOLINK Newsletter Quarter 4 2018
See the latest EPC ECOLINK Newsletter.
12/22/2018
U.S. Representative Kathy Castor Visits EPC
U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (District 14), her District Director Maria Mejia, and Outreach Assistant Charles Cartagena joined with EPC’s Senior Staff to discuss local environmental concerns.
12/06/2018 2:19 PM
| Event | Date/Time | Agenda | Minutes | Other | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPC is Closed through September 29th due to Hurricane Ian | 09/27/2022 | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | |
| EPC is Closed on September 26th due to Tropical Storm Ian | 09/26/2022 | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | |
| EPC Commission Meeting September 15, 2022 | 09/15/2022 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Agenda:2022-09-15 EPC Meeting Agenda  | Not Included | Not Included | |
| CANCELLED: Virtual ACI Community Meeting - August 23, 2022 | 08/23/2022 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | |
| EPC Commission Meeting August 18, 2022 | 08/18/2022 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Agenda:2022-08-18 EPC Meeting Agenda | Not Included | Not Included | |
| REGISTRATION CLOSED: Virtual ACI Community Meeting cancelled | - | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | |
| **CANCELLED** EPC Commission Meeting July 21, 2022 | 07/21/2022 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | |
| EPC Closed for Independence Day | 07/04/2022 | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | |
| EPC Closed for Juneteenth Holiday | 06/20/2022 | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | |
| ***CANCELLED*** EPC Commission Meeting June 16, 2022 | 06/16/2022 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | |
| EPC Closed for Memorial Day Holiday | 05/30/2022 | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | |
| EPC Commission Meeting May 19, 2022 | 05/19/2022 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Agenda:2022-05-19 EPC Meeting Agenda | Not Included | Not Included | |
| ***CANCELLED***EPC Commission Meeting April 21, 2022 | 04/21/2022 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | |
| NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP | 04/14/2022 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | |
| NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP | 04/13/2022 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | |
| EPC Commission Meeting March 24, 2022 | 03/24/2022 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Agenda:2022-03-24 EPC Meeting Agenda | Not Included | Not Included | |
| EPC Commission Meeting February 17, 2022 | 02/17/2022 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Agenda:2022-02-17 EPC Agenda | Not Included | Not Included | |
| EPC Commission Meeting January 27, 2022 | 01/27/2022 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Agenda:2022-01-27 EPC Meeting Agenda | Not Included | Not Included | |
| EPC Closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | 01/17/2022 | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included | |
| Office Closed in observance of New Year's Day | 12/31/2021 | Not Included | Not Included | Not Included |
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