Environmental Services

The Division of Environmental Services provides a wide range of environmentally-related services to city government and the public. These include civic beautification, community-wide sustainability initiatives, urban forestry, greenway management, mowing of corridors and county roads, enforcement of environmental ordinances, public outreach and education, and internal energy initiatives. 

News

a simple map showing that Southbend is closed between Lafayette and Clays Mill
Southbend Drive to be closed for sewer project

Southbend Drive will be closed beginning Monday, June 17 from Clays Mill Road to Lafayette Parkway.

two people planting a small tree, with their legs and a shovel visible
Lex Grow Trees awards nearly $500,000 in grants to grow Lexington’s tree canopy

Lex Grow Trees is thrilled to unveil the recipients of their inaugural grants, which will aid the initiative’s efforts to bolster Lexington's tree population and foster community engagement in urban forestry efforts.

photo of the Kentucky River with the I75 bridge in the distance. It is a sunny day, and there are several people in canoes and kayaks paddling in the distance.
Volunteers needed for Kentucky River cleanup

The annual Kentucky River Clean Sweep will take place on Saturday, June 15.

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