Planting for the Future

Apply for tree grants with MSD’s Urban Reforestation Program

Louisville MSD Urban Reforestation Grants will pay for trees planted within MSD’s Drainage Service area including most of Jefferson County. The cities of Anchorage, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, and Shively provide residents and businesses in those municipalities with stormwater/drainage services. Therefore, those four areas are not part of this grant program. 

MSD’s Urban Reforestation Grant Program is open to residents, organizations, companies and agencies. Download the Urban Reforestation Grant Application or visit LouisvilleMSD.org/trees for more information. The application deadline is Monday, August 1, 2022, at 5 PM. Please contact Sarah Duker at Sarah.Duker@LouisvilleMSD.org or 502.540.6248 with any questions.

The MSD Urban Reforestation Program plants 1,000 trees annually by working with residents, businesses, municipal organizations and neighborhood associations. These trees redirect an average of 1.35 million gallons of stormwater away from the sewer system every year, decreaseing sewer overflows into our waterways. By planting more trees, MSD not only absorbs stormwater but also reduces erosion and flooding, provides shade, reduces noise pollution and carbon dioxide in the air, and provides a habitat for nearby wildlife. 

Dads get free admission to the Louisville Zoo on Ford’s Father’s Day, June 19, 2022. Families can bring their dad out to see the Zoo’s newest dads: Hartmann’s mountain zebra Gibbs, harbor seal Oscar, and soon-to-be father Masai giraffe Baridi. 

Any father may simply inform the attendant at the gate as they enter for free admission. The Zoo encourages others visiting with dad to purchase tickets and parking in advance online for quick entry.  

The Zoo is open daily year-round. Current hours through September 18, 2022 are 10 a.m. ─ 5 p.m. (exit by 6 p.m.) The Zoo is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

The Louisville Division of Fire is now hiring for the position of Fire Recruit. Click here to apply!

The Deadline to apply is July 3, 2022.

You can find more information about the position, benefits and hiring process here: Become a Firefighter

Facilities Manager

Manages the daily operations of the facilities department including facility customer service, building operation services, parking lot and grounds maintenance, facility maintenance, facility access and perimeter security maintenance.  Oversees contracts including HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and custodial.  Manages budgets and procurement of supplies and services.  Coordinates the needs of other MSD departments and divisions with facilities operations, maintenance and security responsibilities.  Assists the Facilities, Safety & Security Director as required.

For a more detailed position description, pay information, and to apply please visit our website: http://www.louisvillemsd.org/Careers