Environmental programs

We want to keep our air clean and our soil healthy. You can help.
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Air quality

You can help us monitor our air through our community air monitoring project.

Biochar

You can use biochar to remove carbon from the air and put it into your soil.

City Trees

You can add trees to your property. We make it affordable.

Energy Benchmarking

Owners of large buildings can track their water and energy use. We explain how.

Green Careers Exploration

You can help BIPOC children and youth prepare for green energy careers.

Green Cost Share

We help pay for property upgrades that improve the environment. Apply for funds.

Salt mini-course

You can take a 30-minute course on de-icing salt.

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Clean City

Volunteer to help keep our environment and our city clean.
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Climate equity

Help us reduce the impact of climate change.
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Healthy Homes

Learn how to keep your home safe from environmental hazards like lead paint.

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Minneapolis Health Department

Email Health Department

Phone

612-673-2301

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S., Room 520
Minneapolis, MN 55415