You're Invited: DEP's Southwest District Office Hosts Annual Open House April 9, 2026

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CONTACT: Brian Humphreys at Brian.Humphreys@FloridaDEP.gov

DEP's Southwest District Invites Public to Annual Open House

Join the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Southwest District for its Annual Open House. Drop in anytime between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. to meet our district team and learn about DEP's programs.

WHAT:     Southwest District Office Annual Open House

WHERE:  13051 N. Telecom Parkway, Suite 101
                 Temple Terrace, FL 33637

WHEN:     Thursday, April 9, 2026
                 10 a.m.-2 p.m. EDT

HOW:       Register now for one of the scheduled training sessions.

Attendance is free and open to the public. Join us anytime between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to meet the district team and learn about DEP's different programs, outreach opportunities and compliance efforts.

During the event, you can participate in training sessions to learn more about DEP’s programs and online resources, including Oculus and Map Direct. DEP's Southwest District serves Citrus, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties, and district staff are local experts on permitting, compliance, water quality and more.

Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, handicap or marital status. Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or persons who require translation services (free of charge) are asked to contact DEP's Limited English Proficiency Coordinator at 850-245-2118 or LEP@FloridaDEP.gov at least ten (10) days before the meeting. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, please contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service, 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice).