MEDIA ADVISORY: Nov. 1, 2012

CONTACT: DEP Press Office, 850.245.2112, DEPNews@dep.state.fl.us 

DEP NORTHWEST DISTRICT PANAMA CITY OFFICE RELOCATES

~Northwest District saves about $16,000 after move in Panama City~

PANAMA CITY – The Florida Department of Environmental Protection's Northwest District Office has completed relocation to a new branch office after two days of moving.  

The District was able to find a new location, which allowed for restructuring of lease agreements to free up additional funds for critical projects. The District will save approximately $15,586 annually in rent costs over the next five years. The office is still located within the city limits of Panama City.

The office and its staff provide permitting and compliance services for a wide range of activities to the central portion of the district, which includes Bay, Gulf, Calhoun, Jackson and Washington counties.The District also operates its district office in Pensacola and a branch office in Tallahassee.

DEP’s Northwest District’s new office is located at:

470 Harrison Ave.

Panama City, Florida 32401

The Panama City Office telephone numbers remain 850.872.4375 (Office) and 850.872.7790 (Fax). 

About the Florida Department of Environmental Protection

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is the state’s principal environmental agency, created to protect, conserve and manage Florida’s environment and natural resources. The Department enforces federal and state environmental laws, protects Florida’s air and water quality, cleans up pollution, regulates solid waste management, promotes pollution prevention and acquires environmentally-sensitive lands for preservation. The agency also maintains a statewide system of parks, trails and aquatic preserves. To view the Department’s website log on to www.dep.state.fl.us.

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