Kid’s Safety Day: Dalmatians, otters and trails
School’s out and that means extra time for fun. To celebrate enjoying summer safely, we joined fire departments, police departments
Building your green dream home
If you’re planning on remodeling or rebuilding your home have we got the tool for you! It’s called the Eco-Cool
Celebrating Science this Earth Week
This Earth Week we are celebrating science at the Department of Natural Resources and Parks. Science is at the heart
Damaged clothes aren’t garbage anymore
Did you know that, thanks to a partnership between King County and Seattle Public Utilities, damaged clothes aren’t garbage anymore?
Big reason we love trees: they store carbon
As part of Celebrating Science during Earth Week, we are focusing on the science behind trees. King County and partners will
Why shade matters: Earth week special
The Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed covers much of southern King County. In fact, it covers 450 miles. It is
King County is recycling more
The King County Solid Waste Division saw a 41 percent increase in recycling volumes at its transfer facilities and drop
Secure your unused medicine for public health and the environment
Not only is dropping medicine off at a secure drop-box location beneficial to public health, it also helps the environment
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
Making way for salmon: Fixing culverts
Salmon are a treasured part of our natural heritage, with a rich history that is intertwined with indigenous people dating
Become a composting pro
Did you know that almost 35% of what ends up in the landfill is food scraps and food-soiled paper? It can be composted in your curbside yardwaste cart?
