For more EQD information, please contact:
Sanitary Sewer Overflows - sso@coj.net
Erosion & Sediment Control - esc@coj.net
Discharges to stormwater systems - npdes@coj.net
Air, Odors and Noise - airresponse@coj.net
Asbestos Inquiries - asbestos@coj.net

For JEPB Information, please contact:
James Richardson
epb@coj.net
Nondiscrimination Notice & Statement of Nondiscrimination
The Environmental Quality Division complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.  The Environmental Quality Division does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.

Nondiscrimination Notice
Civil Rights Grievance Procedure
Civil Rights Grievance Form
Reasonable Accommodations for Individuals with Disabilities - FAQ
Jacksonville.gov - Charles E. Bennett Award
Skip To Navigation Exiting Navigation

Environmental Protection Board

Content

About the Award

The Charles E. Bennett Champion of the Environment Award was first established at the Florida Coastal School of Law and was given out by the Law School for three years. After the Law School reorganized, the Environmental Protection Board was approached to continue giving this award in honor of Jacksonville’s Original Environmental Champion.  The award seeks to highlight and acknowledge an individual who has exhibited, over a long-term, professionalism, diligence and an unwavering commitment as a Champion of the Environment in protecting or preserving the natural resources of Duval County.

Past Winners include:

  • Congressman Charles Bennett
  • Walt Bussells - JEA
  • Neil Armingeon - St Johns Riverkeeper
  • Linda Bremer - Sierra Club
  • Dr. Todd Stack - EPB
  • Robert Schuster –EPB
  • Mark Middlebrook - Preservation Project
  • Mayor John Delaney
  • State Senator John Thrasher
  • Barbara Broward - EPB
  • Richard Maguire
  • Warren Anderson
  • Barbara Goodman
  • William "Bill" Brinton
  • John Crescimbeni
  • Tracey Arpen
  • Dr. Lucinda B. Sonnenberg, Ph.D.
  • Lisa Rinaman
  • Barbara Ketchum
  • Susan Caven
  • Peggy Bryan


Winner of the 2026 Charles E. Bennett Award 

The 2026 award is presented to J. Logan Cross 
 
Logan has been a dedicated advocate for sustainability and land protection for many years. Having been involved with the organization for a while, he stepped up to become Chair of the local Sierra Club in 2017. While in that role, he grew increasingly concerned by local government and JEA’s reluctance to prioritize renewable energy. Recognizing an opportunity, Logan stepped forward to initiate an organized effort to lobby JEA on its energy mix. He engaged the Florida Chapter of the Sierra Club to provide financial support and aligned with the national Beyond Coal Campaign. Understanding that change required broad solidarity, he built a coalition of local partners which met monthly with JEA executives and advocated for clean energy at regular public comment opportunities during public board meetings. Under his leadership of the Renew Jax campaign, they also met with City of Jacksonville officials to urge support for a goal of 100% renewable energy by 2050. His efforts and leadership over the years has aided in the City of Jacksonville’s movement toward a more sustainable future. It has also secured JEA’s commitment to work toward a reduction of contributions to climate change to the greatest extent they are able to. 

X Facebook Instagram