King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks Blog
As the 2022-23 school year draws to a close, King County Green Schools Program recognizes 67 schools, two school districts,
A recent first-of-its-kind study led by King County shows greenhouse gas emissions per person DECREASED. We’re all doing more to
Continue readingWhat YOU can do: To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
The world’s top scientists released their latest report on climate change this week, warning that the Earth is on pace
As it becomes more urgent to address the effects of climate change, the Solid Waste Division in King County’s Department
From scorching summertime heat to sustained seasonal flooding, climate change isn’t a theoretical exercise in King County: It’s real, and it’s happening now. King County is taking action to lessen the harmful impacts of climate change to people and our shared environment.Continue readingClimate actions: At home, at work, and everywhere in between, King County is delivering integrated solutions for a more resilient, sustainable, and equitable future
In a year when the COVID-19 pandemic led to so much uncertainty in work programs and daily life, it’s a
Continue reading2020, a year of resiliency at King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Crosscut recently produced a powerful 7-minute video that shows how the impacts of pollution – both historic and current –
Five months ago, long-range weather experts told us this winter’s western Washington weather would be influenced by “La Nada” –
Continue readingAfter the storm: A few facts about King County’s February widespread flooding
We are celebrating a major milestone in our goal to plant 1 Million Trees by 2020 in King County here.
Many agricultural lands in King County lack access to irrigation water or do not have sufficient water to meet the farm’s needs. Access to a stable water source significantly influences how farmland can be used. Irrigation improves crop yields, allows for more diverse crops, and can generate higher revenues for farmers.
To more accurately understand the scope of water needs in King County, the King County Agricultural Program will begin a County-wide agricultural water needs assessment in 2019. There is not enough current information to determine how much water is needed for King County farms to successfully produce crops. The water needs assessment will be important for managing and conserving water in King County.
Meanwhile, King County is exploring innovative solutions in the Sammamish Valley to provide increased access to irrigation. One solution is using recycled water on farmland, which is called out as a priority action in King County’s Local Food initiative.Continue readingRecycled water use in King County: Navigating water rights with innovative solutions