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Environment
updated: Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Air Quality Index
updated: Wednesday, April 17, 2013The Air Quality Index (AQI) was developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide a simple, uniform way to report daily air quality conditions.
To view the current conditions for St. Louis Park (Twin Cities), click here. AQI values are reported hourly on the MPCA's Web site. Each weekday, you may also hear a recorded message of the daily AQI for the Twin Cities metro area by dialing (651) 297-1630.
Erosion Control Related Links
updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013- Best Management Practices for Erosion Control, Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
- Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
- Metropolitan Council Urban Small Sites Best Management Practices
- Click here to download a City of St. Louis Park Erosion Control permit
Gardening Links
updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013- Arbor Day Foundation
- Metro Blooms
- Minnesota Nursery and Landscape Association
- Minnesota Grown
- Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series
- University of Minnesota Extension Service
Mayor Presents 2012 Evergreen Awards to Recipients
The Mayor of St. Louis Park presented the 2012 Evergreen Awards to the following recipients at the City Council meeting on September 24, 2012:
- 4038 Quentin – Randall Olson (Minikahda-Vista Neighborhood)
- 4151 Ottawa – James & Barbara Jacobs (Minikahda-Vista Neighborhood)
- 3804 Rhode Island – Adrienne Fleming; Stephanie and Ron Byland (South Oak Hill Neighborhood)
The Evergreen Award is presented each year in recognition of properties that are uniquely designed, landscaped and well maintained with an emphasis on landscaping that is visible to the passerby. Businesses, apartments and houses are all eligible to receive the award.
The judges selecting the Evergreen Award recipients are comprised of Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission members, past Evergreen Award winners, volunteers and staff who have a keen interest in flowers, plants, landscaping and landscape design. There were five judges inspecting this year’s nominations.
There were five nominations this year throughout the City. Winners are presented with an award certificate, a Dwarf Alberta Spruce tree and “Evergreen Award Winner” signs posted in their boulevard for two weeks. Jim Vaughan, Environmental Coordinator, was at the City Council meeting to present the awards to the three winners.
