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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
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.
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
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
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
Sarah Plinsky was hired as the County Administrator in September 2019 after serving in the interim position for nine months. Before becoming the administrator, she had served as the Assistant County… Go to the web page
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
Food System Plan Goal #3: We build and design our communities to ensure food access, foster health, and eliminate food deserts
Authority to set, update and maintain a county fee schedule is delegated by the County Commission to the County Administrator or the Administrator’s designee. KORA allows agencies to recover actual… Go to the web page
Food System Plan Goal #1: Agricultural producers, food entrepreneurs, and food sector workers thrive in our regional economy
Official holidays recognized by Douglas County, KS. Most offices will be closed but emergency and infrastructure services remain active at all times.
How to request Open Records for Douglas County Administration and associated fees.
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
Food System Plan Goal #4: Our community fosters an equitable food system
The Douglas County District Attorney’s Office is committed to the fair and equitable administration of justice for victims and defendants. As public servants, we work in transparency and seek… Go to the web page
Amid unprecedented pressures of increased severe weather patterns and encroaching development, Douglas County has adopted the Open Space Plan to guide future land use and preservation in the… Go to the web page
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The Kansas Open Records Act (KORA) allows you to inspect and obtain copies of public records created or maintained by public agencies in Kansas. KORA, K.S.A. 45-215, declares it is the public policy… Go to the web page
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