Local Environmental Services

San Francisco Department of Public Health – Environmental Services

Their mission is to implement San Francisco’s health-protective environmental policies and laws such as habitable housing, safe and nutritious food, and clean water, air, and soil. They also want to prevent people from exposure of noise pollution and toxic chemicals. They also have business regulations for tattoo, piercing and permanent cosmetic facilities, massage establishments, medical cannabis dispensaries, and facilities that sells tobacco products. I also found out that they have a Weights & Measures Program which surprised me. The program is about protecting the consumer from inaccurate scales, taximeters, and other measuring devices.

SF Environment

Their mission is to provide solutions for climate change and improve the quality of life for all San Franciscans. They have services for transportation, energy, buildings and environments, waste, and climate change issues. They also have services for reducing people’s exposure to toxic chemicals and educating people about environmental justice. I really like that SF Environment want to involve all people in environmental decision-making. They also support local initiatives and community projects. In addition, I was surprise to learned that they provide free, award-winning programs and curriculum to all K-12 public and private schools in San Francisco. I think it is important to educate children about their environment and teach them how to keep their environment clean even at a young age.