New Seattle-area music, SoundGuardian and salmon: King County DNRP wraps up 2022 with a playlist
As we wrap up 2022, we’re sharing some of the music we enjoyed this year. Sorry, Swifties, our 2022 playlist
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Progress from the foothills of the Cascades to the shorelines of Puget Sound in 2022
Our employees and partners achieved environmental successes throughout King County in 2022, in cities, unincorporated communities, and natural areas from the foothills of the Cascades to the shorelines of Puget Sound. Continue readingProgress from the foothills of the Cascades to the shorelines of Puget Sound in 2022
King County Flood Warning Center closes as rain ends, river flows ease
Nov. 5 – 1 p.m. King County closed its Flood Warning Center at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, after
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King County Flood Warning center closes as immediate flood risk passes with declining rainfall
Oct. 31, 2:15 p.m.King County closed the Flood Warning Center at noon today following more than 10 hours of operation
King County Flood Warning Center opens to monitor possible minor flooding on Snoqualmie River following heavy rainfall
Oct. 31 – 2 a.m.The first strong rainstorm of the season is sending river flows higher across the region, and
DNRP archaeologist helps repatriate historic flintlock rifle to Muckleshoot Tribe
A unique piece of 19th Century Native American history purchased at a garage sale half a century ago has been
Continue readingDNRP archaeologist helps repatriate historic flintlock rifle to Muckleshoot Tribe
King County deepens its green energy commitment as grants bring more solar power projects to DNRP properties
Oct. 19, 2022 King County’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions includes investments in clean, renewable solar energy – and
What YOU can do: To reduce greenhouse gas emissions
A recent first-of-its-kind study led by King County shows greenhouse gas emissions per person DECREASED. We’re all doing more to
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Chris Homanics: Using plant breeding and preservation to increase access to plant variants
Plant propagation is a cost-effective way to increase the number of plants in your home. It also allows growers to create new varieties of plants with unique characteristics resistant to disease. All together plant propagations support the continuation of particular plant species and ensures access to your favorite plants.
Chris Homanics, a local plant breeder that grows in the Snoqualmie Valley, recently sat down with the Local Food Initiative team to discuss the importance and impact of plant breeding and preservation.Continue readingChris Homanics: Using plant breeding and preservation to increase access to plant variants
Food sovereignty symposium: Bringing experts together to rebuild native food systems in Washington state and beyond
The Food Sovereignty symposium was held in June 2022 in a collaboration between Feed Seven Generations, a non-profit organization that works in tribal communities to build food sovereignty through education, advocacy, and hosting community events; and Tahoma Peaks Solutions, an organization that empowers native communities through storytelling and building food sovereigntyContinue readingFood sovereignty symposium: Bringing experts together to rebuild native food systems in Washington state and beyond