Environmental Division

Oakdale is committed to enhancing the quality of life for its citizens by providing services dedicated to protecting the environment, and public health and welfare, while embracing sustainable practices. 

Minnesota GreenStep Cities

Oakdale participates in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program to help the City achieve its sustainability and quality of life goals. The GreenStep Cities program is a voluntary challenge and assistance program for cities based on best practices that focus on cost savings, energy use reduction, and encourage civic innovation.

Learn about City’s GreenStep projects and read about the 2015 Sustainable City Award Oakdale received from the League of Minnesota Cities in recognition of this work.