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The Office Of Environmental Quality

Leading Cincinnati Toward Sustainability & Stewardship

The mission of the Office of Environmental Quality is to lead Cincinnati City Government and the larger community toward sustainability and the practice of good environmental stewardship.

The Office of Environmental Quality is active in air quality, brownfield redevelopment, climate protection, energy management, environmental compliance, environmental justice, green roof loans and recycling

Larry Falkin

Director Of OEQ

Larry Falkin has served as Director of the City of Cincinnati's Office of Environmental Quality since July 2007. His prior work experience includes time with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the Kansas City Department of Environmental Management, the Jackson County (MO) Department of Parks and Recreation and the Environmental Compliance Oversight Corporation.

Mr. Falkin holds a B.A. from the State University of New York at Binghamton, and a J.D. from Pace University School of Law.

General Contact Information

Office of Environmental Quality
805 Central Ave., Suite 320
Cincinnati, OH 45202

513-352-6991
oeq@cincinnati-oh.gov

Staff Contact Information

Please note: All telephone numbers are area code 513.

Topic Name Phone Email
Director Larry Falkin 352-5325 larry.falkin@cincinnati-oh.gov
Recycling Sue Magness 352-3200 sue.magness@cincinnati-oh.gov
Environmental Compliance Diana Christy 352-6992 diana.christy@cincinnati-oh.gov
Environmental Compliance Matt Mullin 352-5344 matt.mullin@cincinnati-oh.gov
Sustainability Steve Johns 352-6911 steve.johns@cincinnati-oh.gov
Grants & Urban Agriculture Robin Henderson 352-5340 robin.henderson@cincinnati-oh.gov

 

Latest News

5/1/13
Zero Waste Business Council Conference
Zero Waste Business Council Conference

Cincinnati will be the host city of the U.S. Zero Waste Business Council's National Zero Waste Business Conference May 8th-9th at the Westin, Cincinnati.

4/17/13
Brewery District Will Benefit From 'Taking Root' Project

The City of Cincinnati, in cooperation with the Brewery District Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation, will complete a tree planting project made possible by a Duke Energy contribution to the Green Partnership of Greater Cincinnati.

2/27/13
Cincinnati METRO bus passes now for sale at City Hall

Cincinnati Metro’s 30-day rolling passes and 10-ride tickets are now available at the City Treasurer’s Office at City Hall, 801 Plum St., Room 202, downtown.

1/7/13
Sustainability Message From OEQ Director Larry Falkin
Sustainability Message From OEQ Director Larry Falkin

As we move into the New Year, I have assembled my 10 favorite Cincinnati sustainability accomplishments of 2012, and my forecasts for 10 things we will accomplish in 2013. 

11/17/12
America Recycles: One-Stop Drop
America Recycles: One-Stop Drop

Keep Cincinnati Beautiful and Whole Foods Market are inviting you to take part in a one-of-a-kind recycling event, "One Stop Drop," in honor of America Recycles Day.

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