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
Initiative, funding opportunities announced to grow Lexington’s tree canopy
The City of Lexington is excited to introduce a new project called Lex Grow Trees. Its goal is to make Lexington's tree population healthier and bigger.
Explore local creeks during Water Week
Celebrate Lexington’s fifth annual Water Week from March 16 – 23 with more than 20 events that encourage a connection with local waterways. People of all ages and abilities are invited to participate through a variety of in-person, virtual and self-guided opportunities.
Lexington’s Solarize Program accepting participants for the second year
The City of Lexington is kicking off the second year of Solarize Lexington, a program to encourage solar panel installation so residents can reduce their reliance on the electric grid. Last year, over 70 arrays of solar panels were installed by the end of 2023.