The Department for Environmental Protection is responsible for the protection of the environment through the prevention, abatement, and control of water, land, and air pollution. The Department is also responsible for the Maxey Flats low-level nuclear waste disposal site.

The Governor's budget includes additional funding in the amount of $1,355,100 in fiscal year 2027 and $2,782,900 in fiscal year 2028 to fund a 2% salary increment in fiscal year 2027 and an additional 2% in fiscal year 2028. The General Fund portion is $460,700 and $946,200, respectively.