Environmental protection

In the case of environmental damages and accidents, the primary responsibility for rescue operations rests with the rescue service. In the event of environmental damage, the emergency number 112 must be called.

In the area of ​​responsibility for environmental protection

• we take care of environmental protection and the permitting and supervision of the taking of soil materials
• we monitor the state of the environment
• we promote and develop environmental protection through cooperation and projects
• we coordinate the city's environmental system work
• we protect nature and waters
• we inform, advise and educate about environmental issues.

Environmental responsibility in the operation of the city

The city's environmental responsibility is maintained and strengthened with the help of the comprehensive environmental system of the entire Riihimäki city administration and the environmental policy at its core. The environmental aspect is taken into account in all the city's activities. You can find information about the environmental work of the city of Riihimäki in the annual environmental report. Read more Resource wise from the Riihimäki page.