At the heart of every flourishing ecosystem lies the often-underappreciated foundation—healthy soil. Healthy soil isn’t just a medium for plants to grow in. It is a dynamic and interconnected system that influences water quality, biodiversity, and even climate stability. To help keep water clean, healthy soil acts as a natural filter, preventing pollutants from entering water bodies. Soil is important for biological diversity (or biodiversity) to grow plants, which are the basis of the food chain that sustains animals and humans. Soil plays a multifaceted and crucial role in reducing climate change, too.

In a forward-looking initiative, Ramsey County Soil and Water Conservation Division (RCSWCD) forged a crucial partnership with the University of Minnesota in 2023 to tackle the growing threat of invasive rusty crayfish in Ramsey County lakes. Utilizing cutting-edge DNA detection techniques, the University played a pivotal role in confirming the presence of these invasive crayfish species. RCSWCD then verified the infestation in Lake McCarron through the examination of a live sample.

The Ramsey County Board, Tuesday, April 16, unanimously adopted a fully integrated Climate Equity Action Plan. Developed by staff, community, and key partners the plan aims to reduce greenhouse gases and help community survive and thrive in changing climate conditions.

Two families of American kestrels, small falcons, have successfully nested in nest boxes along Rice Creek. The boxes, constructed by the Ramsey County Parks Youth Outdoors Conservation Corp crew, and installed by Ramsey County Parks and Recreation staff, with the assistance of ornithologist Amber Burnette, were sites for this avian habitation.

Property valuation notices and property tax statements were sent to property owners in March, describing the changes specific to their property. Property owners can review this report to help provide context for why their property values have changed over the past year.

Public Health’s SOS Sexual Violence Services has partnered with the Saint Paul Police Department to give survivors more control on how, when, and to whom their assault is reported through the On My Terms program.

Ramsey County, in collaboration with Hennepin County, announce the application opening for CEO Now.

Food storage can seem complicated, but we’re here to help with simple tips to make the most of your groceries. 

Veterans Services is looking for military veterans who can spend up to an hour a week supporting a fellow veteran through the Veterans Treatment Court and their healing process by phone, text or in-person

Shovel-ready commercial parcel expected to create hundreds of jobs, business opportunities and advance development vision of overall site.