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Why Ozone Alerts Matter

Ground-level ozone isn’t the same as the protective ozone layer high in the atmosphere. At the surface, ozone is a harmful air pollutant formed when vehicle and industrial chemical emissions react in sunlight.

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EPC Named Top 100 Workplace for Second Year - Press Release

The Environmental Protection Commission of Hillsborough County (EPC) has been selected as one of the Tampa Bay area’s Top 100 Workplaces for the second year in a row. The survey, conducted by the Tampa Bay Times, is a prestigious employee-driven designation that evaluates 24 factors including .....

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ECOLINK Newsletter - February 2026

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Wetlands Division Efficiencies

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Seagrass Monitoring in Tampa Bay

Seagrass coverage is an important indicator for the overall health of the Tampa Bay estuary, and long-term monitoring allows scientists to track changes over time.

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Elves for Elders Holiday Gift Drive

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Shoring Up Our Skills at a Living Shoreline Training

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EPC Hosts the Florida West Coast Fats, Oils, & Grease (FOG) Conference for the Second Time

This workshop brings together municipal, utility, scientific, and regulatory representatives from across the state and beyond to discuss the industry of containing and properly disposing of FOG, all byproducts of the food and restaurant industry. Read more...

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EPC Presents at Connect-ED Science Fest

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Tips for Celebrating Sustainably

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Contaminated Stormwater Guidance

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Contaminated Stormwater Guidance

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Saharan Dust: What is it, and how does it impact us here in Florida?

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A Breath of Fresh Air: EPA’s Fine Particulate Matter Reduction Plan

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EPC Staff Attend EPA Method 9 Smoke School

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Hillsborough Solar Co-op One Step Closer to Bringing Solar to Community

Co-op selects Transform Solar to serve group and deadline is extended. Read more...

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Join the Community Air Monitoring Network!

Help monitor air quality, raise awareness, and make a difference in your neighborhood's health and environment! Join EPC, in partnership with the Hillsborough TPO, & USF College of Public Health, for the first Coalition for Community Air Monitoring Meeting on Thursday, April 18th, 5:00-6:30 pm..

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Solar Co-op Launch for Hillsborough Residents

Leap into solar with SUN! The nonprofit group Solar United Neighbors (SUN) is here to help you go solar by launching the Hillsborough County 2024 Solar Co-op on Leap Day, February 29th. Read more...

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Hillsborough Solar Co-op Extends Membership Drive to August 31st

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Hillsborough Solar Co-op Selects Region Solar as Installer