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Environment December 3, 2025 - 4:52 pm

Douglas County seeks input via survey on trash, recycling and other waste management

by Lawrence Times

Douglas County is requesting feedback on its management of trash, recycling, organics and other waste materials.

Environment May 13, 2024 - 3:05 pm

Lawrence, Douglas County commissions to hear presentations on draft climate action plan; county to consider adopting it

by Mackenzie Clark

Local governments will soon consider adopting a final draft of a climate action plan to help Lawrence and Douglas County mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Environment April 3, 2024 - 8:20 pm

Douglas County Commission adopts open space plan

by Mackenzie Clark

Douglas County commissioners on Wednesday voted to adopt a plan that aims to preserve and promote open space in the county.

Business February 6, 2024 - 10:03 pm

City of Lawrence, Douglas County partner with local organizations aiming to support small businesses

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence and Douglas County leaders are building a roadmap for entrepreneurial growth and doing work toward equitable entrepreneurship.

Lawrence-Douglas County Office of Sustainability
Environment November 7, 2023 - 6:21 pm

Douglas County Sustainability Office seeks feedback on climate action plan

by Lawrence Times

The Douglas County Sustainability Office will hold open house meetings this week and next to hear from the public about a draft climate action plan.

Environment January 6, 2023 - 2:24 pm

Douglas County sustainability team to hold climate effects focus group with BIPOC community members

by Maya Hodison

BIPOC community members are invited to share how climate issues affect their communities as part of a session with the Douglas County sustainability team.

Environment December 5, 2022 - 3:23 pm

Douglas County Sustainability Team seeks Indigenous community members’ perspectives on climate

by Maya Hodison

Indigenous community members are invited to join with the Douglas County Sustainability Team on Wednesday for a climate justice discussion.

Environment August 17, 2022 - 5:11 pm

New sustainability office leaders announced for Lawrence and Douglas County

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence and Douglas County have announced the new leaders of their sustainability offices: Kathy Richardson and Kim Criner Ritchie, respectively.

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