Provides various programs in wellness, outdoor recreation, nature education, arts, literature, environmental conservation, and cultural heritage.

Provides the Welcome Home Program (Residential) for people and organizations interested in acquiring residential property. Offers The Building for Business Program (Commercial) for people and organizations interested in acquiring commercial property.

Handles reports of environmental emergencies involving the releases of oil, hazardous chemicals, or radioactive materials into the air, land or water. Examples may include chemical spills on highways and in waterways as well as toxic emissions from industry or other environmental crimes/violations. Provides an emergency response team that offers coordination and technical assistance for hazardous material containment. Works in conjunction with the federal environmental protection agency to ensure investigation and cleanup of contaminated sites.

Programs include live education animals and collections of study skins, nests, and other natural materials useful as aids in learning about nature. Ohio Nature Education has special permits from the Ohio Division of Wildlife and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service which allow us to provide these materials and include live animals in our programs. Our creed is that learning must be fun and entertaining. Therefore, our programs are all activity based and are interactive. Programs are provided for adults, children and families, also in schools and the community.

1. Ensure a safe and sanitary potable private water system 2. Register persons in the business of private water system development 3. Provide consultation services to achieve safe, potable water 4. Provide laboratory (fee required) to determine quality of private water systems 5. Make sure all homeowners with private water systems, installers, and repair persons adhere to Chapter 3701-28 of the Ohio Administrative Code

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.

Litter prevention and recycling grants administration, education for adults and youth, awareness activities; litter collection on public property and litter law enforcement; supervise jail trusty and court ordered public hours used for city-wide clean up. Education of public on solid waste/recycling/litter prevention; coordinates city-wide volunteer clean- ups, Muskingum River sweep; provides litter containment, including litter collection assistance, for major public events.

Make the homes of income eligible participants more energy efficient. Insulates attics, blows cellulose into side walls, caulks windows and doors, and takes any other practical measures to minimize or stop cold air infiltration. Furnaces are checked and repaired or replaced under this program, as well.

Provides testing of all local beaches and publishes the results on the agency web site. Notifies beach operaters of inspection results. Inspects all public pools for safety and health.

Private water systems are permitted and inspected by Environmental Health. Inspections include location, installation, and safety of the drinking water. Water samples are taken upon request to evaluate for bacteria, minerals, and possible contaminants.

Provides assistance to landowners in most phases of soil and water conservation, planning and engineering. Services include:tile drainage, erosion control structure, ponds, drainage ditches, animal waste facilities, dikes, pumps, sod filter strips and surface drainage, farm planning, educational programs, and district projects such as seedling tree and windbreak program, fish sale; Also assists with county ditch maintenance program

Provide Mahoning County residents that qualify with a stove, refrigerator, washer, dryer, bedding, and/or a crib. Services beginning April 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

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

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

Inspects all public pools and spas for safety and health. Holds an annual training for pool operators. Both services are done to assure a safe and healthy swimming environment for the public.

Performs services to protect and promote public health in Henry County. This is done by regulation enforcement, inspections, and providing educational materials and programs for the public. In order to protect and promote public health, the environmental health division works closely with local, state, national, and non-governmental agencies.

Provides and manages recycling drop-off sites and assists residents in finding alternative recycling resources. 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. DOES NOT RECYCLE TELEVISIONS BUT GIVES REFERRALS TO AREA FOR-PROFITS THAT WILL RECYCLE THEM FOR A FEE.

Responsible for demolition projects and housing code enforcement within the city of Youngstown.

Works with other departments and committees to establish and enforce zoning regulations. Provides urban beautification for the Village of Brooklyn Heights. Maintains plat books (record of lots).

Provides assistance to increase the energy efficiency of homes and reduce household energy expenditures. Services include: safety inspection of gas appliances, carbon monoxide alarms, education on energy saving, insulation, as well as inspection, repair, and possible replacement of furnace and hot water tank (if warranted), and customer education. Services provided through contracted agencies. Service provided depends on the assessment of the property.

1. Ensure a safe and sanitary potable private water system 2. Register persons in the business of private water system development 3. Provide consultation services to achieve safe, potable water 4. Provide laboratory (fee required) to determine quality of private water systems 5. Make sure all homeowners with private water systems, installers, and repair persons adhere to Chapter 3701-28 of the Ohio Administrative Code

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.

Provides inspections on septic and private water systems, such as wells and cisterns. Conducts real estate inspections. Issues operation permits and inspects private and business sewer systems up to a certain size. Provides private water sampling.

Inspects all public pools and spas for safety and health. Holds an annual training for pool operators. Both services are done to assure a safe and healthy swimming environment for the public.

Provides the following non-emergency crime prevention and community services: alcohol/drug education and prevention, security evaluations, fraud prevention, neighborhood watch, safety education, (bicycle, school, traffic); also motor vehicle noise control, commercial noise control, noise abatement, noisy neighbor control, barking dog control, and vacation security checks.