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March 15, 2016 Climate change / Green tips / King County / Waste less

Become a Master Recycler Composter and help curb waste

While most King County residents recycle, still more than 78 percent of what ends up in the county’s landfill could have been recycled or composted.

March 9, 2016 King County / Salmon

10 years of restoration and saving salmon

Since adopting salmon recovery plans 10 years ago, 3,280 acres have been protected, over 200 restoration projects have been completed, and 252 acres of floodplain have been reconnected across the three watersheds.

March 3, 2016 Green tips / King County / Waste less

Spring cleaning: Recycle trashed clothes

  Up to 95 percent of the clothes, shoes and linens thrown into the garbage could have been reused or

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February 29, 2016 King County / Trails

Video: Wilburton Trestle on the Eastside Rail Corridor

We got a huge response from the aerial footage of the Wilburton Trestle posted in Jan. and we decided to share an extended clip. Can you imagine the century-old wooden railroad bridge that once carried lumber and freight will one day carry a regional trail with walkers, runners and cyclists?

February 26, 2016 Green tips / King County / Waste less

Fix it, don’t pitch it: King County’s repair groups kick off

Looking for help in learning how to fix a broken household item? King County’s Ecoconsumer program is offering free events to help people fix small household items.

February 12, 2016 Green tips / King County / Local food

A valentine for King County’s natural resources

King County’s Natural Resources deserve love – on Valentine’s and all-year-round. We have some tips on how you can share the love this Valentine’s Day.

February 5, 2016 Clean water / King County / Salmon

Get a free Chinook Book app by answering a few questions

FREE Chinook Book App Giveaway – How do I get one? Take our short survey on what you do for personal

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January 29, 2016 King County / Salmon

Kokanee – They’re back and swimming in the right direction

Rare, fresh water salmon comes back from brink of extinction in Lake Sammamish – and that’s reason to celebrate. We’ve had a lot of interest in this story by the Issaquah Reporter, so our partners dug around and found out a few more details.

January 14, 2016 Parks / Trails

Go ‘Hawks! Then go hike, bike or run

OK, 12’s, since you’re obviously going to be pumped up by the Seahawks’ victory on Sunday – and since it’s an early game with plenty of postgame daylight – why not burn off your excess energy by paying a visit to a King County park or trail?

January 13, 2016 Parks / Trails

Volunteer with King County Parks on MLK Day

Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of service in the community by volunteering. This MLK Day, we have two

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