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Workers at Anoka ammunition plant urged to have children tested for lead
Saint Paul – Ramsey County Public Health is working with the Minnesota Department of Health and Anoka County Public Health to investigate cases of elevated lead blood levels among children of workers at Federal Ammunition.
Do you know where your trash goes?
Have you ever wondered where your trash goes after setting it on the curb or dropping it down a trash chute? Ramsey and Washington counties work together to manage waste through an organization called Ramsey/Washington Recycling & Energy (R&E).
On climate justice: Extreme weather and planning for emergencies
In Ramsey County, climate change is causing periods of extreme cold, extreme heat, drought and flooding. This severe weather negatively affects our health, safety and wellbeing.
New food scraps drop-off site opens in Saint Paul's Union Park
The new drop-off site, open 24 hours a day, year-round, will make it easier for residents to recycle food scraps.
Family coaches are now available for American Indian families
Family coaching services for American Indian families and those caring for American Indian children are now available through Montessori American Indian Child Care Center.
Board approves Environmental Response Fund grant recommendations
Housing Redevelopment Authority approves remediation funding for two local projects.
Ramsey County approves $6.75 million for affordable housing development projects
Board of Commissioners approve investment of $6.75 million for three affordable housing development projects.
Ramsey County commits $26 million in funding to the Park at RiversEdge
Board of Commissioners vote to contribute $26 million to the Park at RiversEdge.
County board approves 2023 supplemental budget
The board approved the budget at the Dec. 13 board meeting.
2022 community message from the board of commissioners
Hear from commissioners about Ramsey County's progress in 2022 toward achieving our strategic priorities.
Donate diapers to the Mothers First Diaper Bank year-round
Diapers can cost $70-$80 per baby each month. One in three families struggles to afford this.
Green holiday gift guide
This year, celebrate the people you love by giving memories they’ll treasure.
On climate justice: Working with community
Ramsey County's updated strategic priorities emphasize working with community to determine what resources, programs and services the county should offer to reduce the impacts of climate change on vulnerable communities and support climate adaptation practices across the county.
Burning used oil for heat
Information for hazardous waste generators about burning used oil for heat.
On climate justice: The air we breathe
There are two dangerous feedback loops that occur in relation to climate change, air quality and racial and health equity:
- Extreme heat can lead to poor air quality and in turn poor air quality can cause rising temperatures. Data shows that when extreme heat and poor air quality combine, the effect on public health is vastly worse than when either extreme heat or poor air quality occur on their own.
- Health disparities between racial and ethnic communities are worsened by the industries that have caused climate change and climate change in turn worsens disparities in health outcomes.
On climate justice: Climate change and environmental justice
Climate change is the term used to describe long term shifts in temperature and weather patterns. Here in Minnesota we're experiencing warmer nighttime temperatures all year round, extended periods of heat and drought as well as intense storms such as polar vortexes and rain/wind storms, in all seasons.
Have a green Halloween
Halloween is filled with creative costumes, creepy decorations, and… lots of waste. In fact, it’s estimated that one pound of trash is produced from every trick-or-treater. Enjoy an eco-friendly Halloween this year by considering the following tips:
On climate justice: Intro to the issues
Climate change is already having a big impact on Ramsey County residents. We’re seeing milder winters, hotter summers, floods, droughts, severe storms in every season and longer allergy seasons.
Back to basics: Tips for a green start to school
It’s that time of year again when the leaves are turning, the air is cooling, and the back-to-school ads are a-plenty. Consider making the start of the school year more sustainable by following these five tips.
Board adopts Smoking and Commercial Tobacco Use Ordinance
The board adopted the ordinance at the July 12 board meeting.