Environmental Stewardship
Environmental & Economic Harmonization
As a responsible governmental body, the Canaveral Port Authority is dedicated to safeguarding our environment while supporting Port Canaveral's economic growth. We maintain the highest standards to protect the environment in which we all live and work to provide benefits for the entire region.
Environmental Resources
Environmental Stewardship Fast Facts
Environmental Investments
The Canaveral Port Authority has long been a responsible community partner for healthy waterways. As Port guardians, one of our most important tasks is to protect this environment. Our land and waters must support the well-being and interests of our cruise and cargo partners, the coastal residential community, and Florida’s special animal and plant populations, many of which are unique to the Indian River Lagoon (IRL) environment. We are a workplace, a home, and a key component in ensuring the viability of our region’s ecosystem. That’s why we have been and continue to be fully engaged in sustaining healthy waterways for our region, particularly the IRL.
The Port has invested millions of dollars in stormwater improvements and environmental initiatives to ensure water quality and habitat protection. As stewards of Port Canaveral, the maritime asset entrusted to the Port Commissioners by the Florida Legislature and the people of the Port District, the Port has for decades proactively dedicated resources and invested in preventative measures and infrastructure to protect and improve the condition of the environment in and around the Port.
Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasures (SPCC)
Our hazardous materials and spill prevention plan exceeds federal, state, and local requirements, featuring rigorous preventive measures, regular staff training, and mandatory regulatory coordination.
Stormwater Management and Treatment
We have proactively invested millions of dollars in building and maintaining our infrastructure to ensure every drop of rainwater that falls on the Port goes through Port-owned and maintained stormwater treatment and retention systems with only clean water discharged in the Canaveral Harbor, not the Banana River.
Wastewater Treatment
Port Canaveral does not use septic systems. Port wastewater flows through a Port-owned and maintained sewer system to the City of Cocoa Beach advanced wastewater treatment plant.
Multi-Level Participation
Active membership in the Florida Shore and Beach Preservation Association underscores our commitment to coastal preservation. Additionally, Port representatives regularly engage with organizations such as the Indian River Lagoon National Estuary Program.