Welcome to the Department of Environmental Resources Management (DERM)
Getting it Right the First Time!
Save time and money by learning the new submittal procedures for Elevation Certificates. Join us at our next free workshop for Industry Professionals on Monday, January 26th.
The most current version of the Miami-Dade County Environmental Code, Chapter 24, is now available. Please visit our website periodically for future updates.
The Manatee Protection Plan Review Committee will meet on January 26, 2009 from 12:30PM to 4:40 PM at DERM's office in the Overtown Transit Village, 701 NW 1st Court, 2nd Floor Training room. For more information, please contact DERM at 305-372-6864.
New Fee Schedule is Now in Effect
DERM has a new Fee Schedule effective as of October 1st, 2008.
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.
The Adopt-a-Tree program completed another successful season by giving away almost 4,000 free trees to the residents of Miami-Dade County on Saturday, September 13th. We look forward to another tremendous year when we'll kick off the new season in May 2009. Check back with us for a complete copy of the 2009 Adopt-a-Tree schedule.
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.
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
Derm Video
Green Ideas
Going “Green”
Celebrate the New Year with “green” resolutions.
Replace your light bulbs with energy efficient CFLs or LEDs when they burn out.
Plant a tree. To conserve water and energy, run your washing machine and dishwasher when they're full. Sign up to have unwanted catalogues and mailers discontinued through sites like Do Not Mail for less junk mail and trash.
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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.
Replace your light bulbs with energy efficient CFLs or LEDs when they burn out.
