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Douglas County is Providing leadership, making decisions and taking actions to serve Douglas County by integrating a healthy environment, vibrant economy, and livable society to benefit current and… Go to the web page
The mission of the Douglas County Sustainability Office is to develop, adapt, and implement public programs and policies that strive to elevate the interdependence, and balance the priorities of, our… Go to the web page
Team members in the Sustainability Office
Stories about community initiatives which demonstrate real effort towards Food System Plan goals.
Food System Plan Goal #5: Our community eliminates waste in our local food system
Established in 2012, Common Ground is a community gardening and urban agriculture program that connects residents with underutilized properties for use as community gardens and farm land for minimal… Go to the web page
The City of Lawrence/Douglas County Household Hazardous Waste Facility accepts hazardous waste from Douglas County households throughout the year for free. The Household Hazardous Waste Facility… Go to the web page
Since 2008, the City of Lawrence and Douglas County have hosted periodic electronics recycling events, inviting customers to drop off their recyclable electronics free of charge.
The Douglas County Food System Plan provides strategic recommendations to help guide the development of the local food system in Douglas County, Kansas.
Food System Plan Goal #4: Our community fosters an equitable food system
A locally-rooted directory by the Douglas County Food Policy Council, created to spotlight connect local food vendors with World Cup–related events throughout summer 2026.
Food System Plan Goal #3: We build and design our communities to ensure food access, foster health, and eliminate food deserts
Food System Plan Goal #2: As our cities grow, we prioritize natural resource conservation and maintain working lands to promote soil health
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Upon adoption of the… Go to the web page
Food System Plan Goal #1: Agricultural producers, food entrepreneurs, and food sector workers thrive in our regional economy
Douglas County offers recycling drop-off sites to serve residents the unincorporated areas of the County. Residents who live within incorporated areas may have curbside options available. Read on for… Go to the web page
Official holidays recognized by Douglas County, KS. Most offices will be closed but emergency and infrastructure services remain active at all times.
As of May 22, 2024, Douglas County has adopted a plan to mitigate our greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. It builds on our community's priorities, accounts for our… Go to the web page
Founded in August 25, 1855, Douglas County was one of the first counties organized in Kansas and, for many years, was one of the most populace and wealthy counties in the state. But it still did not… Go to the web page
In January 2020, Douglas County became a member of the Government Alliance on Race and Equity (GARE), a national network of local, state and regional governments working to advance racial equity and… Go to the web page