Hillsborough County Toastmasters Club Stands Out!

EPC is home to a thriving Toastmasters Club that meets weekly during lunch. The Club, once held in the County Center, transitioned to our Sabal Park location in 2012. Since then, the membership has more than doubled.

11/19/2018

EPC Wetland Study Wins Award of Excellence at 36th Annual Planning & Design Awards

The Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County (EPC) and its partners received high honors with an Award of Excellence from the Hillsborough County Planning Commission at their 36th Annual Planning & Design Awards ceremony held on October 25th.

11/02/2018 10:00 AM

EPC Commendations Received at BOCC Quarterly Awards Ceremony

The Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held their Quarterly Awards Ceremony on October 11, 2018.

10/22/2018 8:45 AM

Retiring Columnist and Environmental Advocate, Richard Muga, Honored

EPC Executive Director Janet Dougherty recognized retiring columnist, Richard Muga, for a lifetime of excellence in reporting for La Gaceta Newspaper.

09/27/2018 5:15 PM

Red Tide Update as of 8/31/2018

See latest information for red tide concentrations - including Hillsborough, Pinellas and Manatee counties

09/01/2018

EPC Supports Local Back to School Campaigns

EPC's Philanthropy Committee sponsored a friendly in-house competition for the collection of school supply donations, as children look forward to the 2018-2019 school year.

08/06/2018 12:27 PM

EPC Commissioner Meeting is August 16th, 2018

The EPC Commission will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 16th at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will be held at 601 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, FL 33602 - 2nd Floor.

07/25/2018 11:07 AM

EPC's Executive Director Janet Dougherty is Honored with Leadership Award

Since 2011, the Florida Association for Water Quality Control (FAWQC) presents the annual Wade Hopping Leadership Award in recognition of “an outstanding professional who oversees policies and/or personnel in the area of water resources ....

06/20/2018

Unique Wetlands Research Project Earns Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council Recognition

The Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County (EPC), in partnership with Dr. Aaron Brown representing the University of South Florida (USF) and the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), and Dr. Kim Haag of the United States Geological Survey (USGS)...

06/20/2018

The EPC, in partnership with Dr. Aaron Brown from USF, along with Dr. Kim Haag of the USGS, receive the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council’s Future of the Region Award for Natural Environment

05/01/2018 3:26 PM

EPC Commission meeting scheduled for April 19, 2018, is cancelled

The next regularly scheduled meeting of the EPC Commission is Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 9 a.m.

04/04/2018 9:42 AM

Remember when air pollution plagued Hillsborough? Not any more

In the early 1980s, I was a young engineer with a diploma looking for a meaningful job. I landed an interview with an agency in a growing, central Florida community that faced numerous environmental issues. That place was Hillsborough County, the agency was the county’s Environmental Protection....

03/15/2018

EPC Commissioner Meeting is March 22, 2018

The March EPC Meeting will be held on March 22, 2018 at 9am. The meeting will be at the County Center located at 601 Kennedy Blvd, Tampa FL on the second floor. There is a Public Hearing scheduled during this meeting to discuss the proposed Chapter 1-6 Service Fees Schedule rule amendment.

03/06/2018

Hillsborough County Solar Co-Op Hosts December Information Session

Hillsborough County Solar Co-Op is preparing to hold its third public information session to educate the community about solar and the Co-Op process. Recently the Hillsborough County Solar Co-Op selected SEM Power, LLC as the solar panel installer for this area.

12/04/2017 12:21 PM

Second Solar Co-Op Info Session for Hillsborough County Residents

Thinking of going solar?...Come learn about the Hillsborough County Solar Co-Op opportunity while it lasts!

11/06/2017 9:42 AM

First Annual Florida Solar Congress!

The Florida Solar Congress is a free public conference that brings together solar supporters from across the state to learn and discuss the current state and future for solar energy in Florida. The day will include presentations about solar technology, energy storage, community solar, and policy top

10/24/2017 4:00 PM

First Solar Co-Op Meeting Brings Large Crowd

Residents are excited about the opportunity to join with FL SUN and its partners with the prospect of #GoingSolar at a discounted price.

10/13/2017 11:01 AM

EPC Commission Meeting 2017-10-19

The next EPC Commissioner Meeting is October 19th, 9:00 a.m. at County Center.

10/12/2017 4:23 PM

Announcing the First Solar Co-Op Session

Hillsborough County Residents are cordially invited to join us for the first Hillsborough County Solar Co-Op Information Session. Find out how Co-Ops take advantage of group bulk-purchasing power to get discounted pricing and quality installation for members.

10/07/2017 4:36 PM

EPC Employees Show Dedication and Heart

EPC is proud of our staff who selflessly gave their time, leaving their families behind, to help the citizens of Hillsborough County during Hurricane Irma. Thank you for your dedicated service to our community!

10/06/2017 11:28 AM