Launched in 2022, the Appropriate Responses Initiative recognized that not all 911 calls were the same. Working closely with the public, the county sought to transform, and co-design a new 911 response focused on enhancing resident well-being and community.

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agencyheld a public meeting May 22 to address community concerns and share more information about air emissions data around at Northern Iron and Machine.

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.

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 marked an important milestone on our community's path toward a more sustainable future with a groundbreaking ceremony for a new Environmental Service Center. 

Health officials advise some not to eat fish from two local bodies of water. 

Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E), celebrated the completion of innovative enhancements at the R&E Center, a 450,000 ton per year solid waste processing facility in Newport on Monday, July 17. These enhancements, which include a building addition and next-generation technology and equipment to sort more materials from the trash, will support the launch of one of the largest residential co-collection food scrap recycling programs in the country.

Sponsored by Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy in partnership with Minnesota Waste Wise, the Business Pollution Prevention Program helps businesses reduce the use of harmful chemicals, transition to safer, more sustainable chemicals, and install high-efficiency equipment.

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