Green Volusia

On June 5, 2008, the Green Volusia program was established by the Volusia County Council to expand green practices within county government operations and to provide information and education about environmentally responsible practices that benefit the community as a whole. This program has many goals, which include encouraging stewardship and conservation of Volusia County's natural resources and promoting an understanding of the benefits provided by these natural resources.

Being sustainable or being green involves each of us reducing our impact on the environment.  From the trash we generate, the purchases we make, the energy and water we use, to the driving we do. All of these things have an impact on our environment.  Green Volusia aims to provide information about environmentally responsible practices that benefit the whole community as well as encouraging stewardship and conservation of our natural resources. Green Volusia's actions for sustainability were recognized by the Florida Green Building Coalition who awarded our re-certification as a Green Local Government in 2017.

Sustainability Action Plan

The Green Volusia program coordinates Volusia County’s Sustainability Action Plan, which was adopted February 20, 2014. The plan identifies seven specific sustainability goals, including providing a healthy economy, maintaining a healthy environment, promoting a healthy community, encouraging efficient transportation and community design, conserving water and promoting water efficiency, conserving energy and promoting renewable energy, and reducing waste and promoting recycling. View Sustainability Action Plan.