Local government branch that implements county wide solid waste management plans such as drop off and curbside recycling.

Inspects, monitors and enforces water and sediment regulations on construction sites in Darke County in order to prevent watershed pollution from stormwater runoff and soil erosion. Offers technical assistance to developers and landowners in order to assure compliance.

Provides a natural resource consultant for services such as technical advice to setting up ponds, land management, and erosion control

Tobacco cessation program to help pregnant women quit smoking and stay tobacco free after baby is born. Women who enroll in the program, quit smoking and remain tobacco free after the baby is born receive free diapers for 12 months (voucher to Walmart each month).

Gives the opportunity for civic organizations, businesses, and individuals to volunteer to clean up a two (2) mile stretch of highway or an interchange at least four (4) times a year for two (2) years. The volunteer group is recognized with a sign along its section of the road.

Provides and manages recycling drop-off sites and operates recycling programs in area schools. Offers recycling and community clean-up events and hosts special events for electronic, pharmaceutical, and hazardous household waste collection, as well as used tire collection and document shredding. Investigates reports of illegal dumping, littering, and burning. Develops environmentally safe solid waste management plans to achieve Ohio's goals for waste reduction, recycling, and solid waste management in the region. Helps communities and businesses implement cost-effective and environmentally safe solid waste management practices.

Presents both indoor and outdoor programs to public about our county's natural resources. Presentations are free of charge to schools and civic groups. Provides workshops and clinics on pond management, backyard conservation, and woodland management.

Local government branch that implements county wide solid waste management plans such as drop off and curbside recycling.

Gives the opportunity for civic organizations, businesses, and individuals to volunteer to clean up a two (2) mile stretch of highway or an interchange at least four (4) times a year for two (2) years. The volunteer group is recognized with a sign along its section of the road.

Plants new trees, prunes and removes hazardous trees on city property. Maintains trees and landscaping in parks and other city property. Residents may request a tree be planted on the tree lawn in front of their house. Will manage storm damage cleanup when streets are blocked by storm debris.

Works with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people.

Responsible for the correct disposal of all private household sewage systems in a manner which will protect surface and groundwater from contamination. This division reviews, plans and regulates new and replacement sewage systems. Responsible for proper private water supply systems (such as wells, cisterns, etc.)

Helps you and your community by providing the following services: Tree Sale Program, Pond Design Management, Watershed Protection, Fingerling Fish Sale, Animal Waste Management, Surface and Subsurface Drainage, Sediment Control, Soils Information, Conservation Planning, Conservation Education, Design Plans for Permanent Conservation Practices.

Offers technical and financial assistance to reduce soil erosion, prevent water pollution, and maintain and improve the quality and productivity of farmlands, forests, and other natural resources in Grant County, Kentucky.

Offers services to prevent the spread of communicable diseases as a result of environmental factors. Registered Environmental Health Specialists conduct inspections in the following program areas: food safety, sewage treatment systems, private water systems, public swimming pools, campgrounds, manufactured home parks, congregate settings, body art establishments, public health nuisances, and animal bites.

Provides a phoneline, as well web forms, that Ohio residents can use to report the location and abuse or neglect of non-native wild animals by private owners. Non-native animals include lions, tigers, primates, constricting or exotic venomous snakes and large bears.

Local government branch that implements county wide solid waste management plans such as drop off and curbside recycling.

Gives the opportunity for civic organizations, businesses and individuals to volunteer to clean up a two mile stretch of highway or an interchange at least four times a year for two years. The volunteer group is recognized with a sign along its section of the road.

Offers residents an opportunity to report conditions that may be a public health hazard. These conditions may include improper storage of garbage, stagnant water, and other concerns outside the home. Has no authority to enter a home. Reports will be followed up by an investigation.

Provides a wide range of health-related services, including the following pool and spa licensing and inspection, food safety information, food service operations licensing and inspection, foodborne illness investigation, household water and sewage system permit and installation, safe housing inspections, animal bite tracking, tattoo parlor licensing, inspection and body art safety information.

Provides volunteer opportunities for older adults.

Offers energy conservation services for low-income households. Provides a home inspection to identify needed conservation measures, free LED light bulbs installed, and consumer education. Provides energy efficient refrigerator and/or freezer on a case-by-case basis.

Seeks to improve air quality through inspections which identify vehicles in need of emissions repair. Vehicles are tested to ensure the vehicle's emmissions control equipment is working properly. Must meet emissions standards for the year vehicle was manufactured. Vehicles must be inspected every two years. Even number model vehicles are inspected in even numbered years; odd number model vehicles inspected in odd numbered years. Vehicles four years old or newer do not have to be tested.

Assist landowners with natural resource guidance and engineering improvements. On behalf of the Richland County Commissioners; manage the county stormwater and erosion control regulations permit generated; manage NPDS (National Pollutant Discharge System) Permit Program of Ohio EPA Reporting. Administer Pollution Abatement Program to all crop and animal producers to find solutions for non-point source pollution.