Ombudsman

Terry Cerullo - Ombudsman

239 344-5647

fax 850 412-0590

e-mail: Terry.Cerullo@dep.state.fl.us

The Ombudsman's roles include

• Assisting people who have questions or complaints 

• Clarifying or explaining complicated issues

• Resolving disagreements

• Responses to Legislative Requests

• Contact person for media inquiries

• Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator

• Public Information Officer

• Website Development

• Public Records Requests for multiple programs

Laura Comer, Environmental Consultant

Sustainability Initiatives / Green Lodging / Clean Boating/Marina Program

239 344-5626

fax 850 412-0590

e-mail: Laura.Comer@dep.state.fl.us

Speakers

Understanding environmental topics is vital to environmental protection.  DEP's South District office can provide your school, community or organization with speakers and presentations on a variety of environmental topics within the framework of environmental conservation and protection, highlighting how individuals can improve natural Florida. This list reflects major topic areas that staff members can address, but if you don’t see the subject you’re interested in, call us! If DEP cannot provide a speaker for you, we will help you locate another resource.

To inquire about a speaker please send an email to SD Outreach Program.

Media Relations

When TV or print media reporters have questions, the South District's Public Relations Manager is available to answer them.  Acting as a liaison between reporters and South District staff, the Public Relations Manager also informs the media of the latest environmental news happening in the District and schedules interviews between the media and SD staff if necessary.

SD Public Relations Manager, can be reached at (239) 344-5647, or via e-mail at Terry.Cerullo@dep.state.fl.us

Outreach and Education

Through environmental education and outreach, the South District seeks to increase public awareness, understanding and an appreciation of Florida's environment.  If you are looking for a speaker on environmental topics, would like the FDEP South District to have a booth at your event or need publications for environmental education, please contact the SD's Public Relations Manager at (239) 344-5647, or via e-mail at Terry.Cerullo@dep.state.fl.us

Clean Boating/Marina Program

The Clean Boating Partnership, a public/private effort, is a liaison between the State of Florida and the marine industry.  With thousands of marine facilities and 1,000,000 registered vessels in Florida, environmental education within the boating community is crucial to safeguarding the state's natural resources.  The Partnership has developed four specific programs to encourage environmentally-friendly practices, beyond regulatory requirements, in and around Florida's waterways.

Laura Comer is the South District's Clean Marina Coordinator.  She can be reached at (239) 344-5626, or via e-mail at laura.comer@dep.state.fl.us

Visit the FDEP Clean Marina Web site

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     Helpful Links

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• DEP's Office of Citizen Services

• DEP's Office of Environmental Education

• Learning In Florida's Environment (LIFE)

• Other DEP Education Programs

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South District Office

2295 Victoria Avenue, Suite 364

Fort Myers, FL  33902-2549

phone:  239 344-5600

fax:  850 412-0590

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