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February 1, 2017 Salmon

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

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December 27, 2016 Green up the holiday / Trails / Waste less

Eco-conscious New Year’s resolutions

We took some them from this year’s most popular New Year’s resolutions and put a green spin for small steps to make 2017 an eco-tastic year.

December 21, 2016 Green up the holiday

Waste less this holiday season

The holiday season is a great time to give. Why not go green and give back to our planet. Here

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December 20, 2016 Parks / Trails

King County’s Eastside Rail Corridor trail work gains steam in 2016

In 2016, King County made significant progress on the 16 miles of new trail it’s contributing to the emerging Eastside Rail Corridor, which will connect communities from Renton to Woodinville with a world-class, uninterrupted multipurpose trail system.

November 10, 2016 Waste less

Composting questions? We have you covered

Nearly 30% of what we throw away in our garbage is recyclable food scraps and food soiled paper. Take King County’s pledge to Compost More. Waste Less now and get a free toolkit!

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.

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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December 30, 2015 Climate change

New Year’s green resolution ideas from King County

We all love to resolve to make big changes for the New Year. Let’s be honest, real behavior change is

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December 19, 2015 Climate change

Welcome to Easy Being Green

Like you,  we’re passionate about the environment. A deep commitment to environmental stewardship is at the core of everything we

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