Environmental programs

These programs aim to protect public health and help our environment.
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Air quality

You can review our data on the air quality in Minneapolis.

Conservation of Minneapolis Bees

The bee conservation program increases the pollinator habitat. Learn how you can help.

Biochar

Biochar is carbon-rich charcoal that the City uses to improve the soil.

City trees

Residents and businesses can buy trees to plant on their property.

Energy Benchmarking

In Minneapolis, large buildings make up almost 50% of the City's energy use. Our progra...

Green careers exploration

We support Minneapolis teachers to help them teach on many environmental topics.

Green cost share

You can save money while helping the environment. See our green money-saving options.

Green initiatives

You can help to improve the water quality of our lakes, creeks and the Mississippi River.

Salt mini-course

You can learn how de-icing salt impacts the environment. Take our salt mini-course, whi...

Skin lightening

The Minneapolis Health Department seeks to reduce the use of dangerous skin lightening ...

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Air quality at home

Improve air quality for those with asthma 

Radon testing and mitigation 

Lead

Help a child with lead posioning

Test your water for lead

City departments

Environmental Programs division

Sustainability

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Health Department

Email Health Department

Phone

612-673-2301

Address

Public Service Center
250 Fourth St. S., Room 510
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Office hours
8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday