Environment
Growing up in Seattle has instilled in me a deep appreciation for our green--and blue--surroundings. I am inspired by the legacy of the previous generation which acted to preserve farmland through the Farmland Preservation Program, set aside recreational land through Forward Thrust, and cleaned up Lake Washington by creating Metro. I hope our generation can leave behind an equally brilliant legacy of preservation and environmental restoration through efforts like the Snoqualmie Forest Preservation, Conservation Futures, the Regional Water Quality Plan, the Puget Sound Initiative and the Salmon Recovery Shared Strategy Plan.
Councilmembers Phillips (left) and von Reichbauer (right) join Jeremy Curts for the Hylebos Creek salmon fry release.
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Statement from County Councilmember Larry Phillips on the passage of Proposition 1
King County Council pledges to "Eat Local for Thanksgiving"
Phillips: Orca deaths a wake up call
More flexibility for farmers and incentives for urban density adopted in update of County land use policies
County Council, local farmers celebrate harvest
Phillips: County to lead development of green collar jobs
Farm pads now a permanent protection in Agricultural Production Districts
King County to "build green" in new government construction and major renovation
King County gets early lead on Puget Sound recovery efforts
Conservation and athletic fields in store for portion of Tollgate Farm
"Green Cleaning:" King County to examine ways to provide environmentally friendly cleaning
Council preserves options for rail and trail in historic agreement with Port to bring Eastside Rail Corridor into public ownership
County plugs into next-generation hybrid vehicles
"Senate should pass global warming bill"
"Tap into wave of enthusiasm for a better transportation future"
Urban parks, suburban camp to benefit from Conservation Future Funds
County Council finds good homes for "retired" County vans
Study calls for closer look at managing cruise ship waste in Puget Sound
Council acts to ensure accountability of voter-approved Parks Expansion Levy funds
Elected officials across region urge funding for repair of County's aging flood levees
Statement from Councilmember Larry Phillips on voter approval of County park levies
Restoration project complete, County Council approves sale of surplus property on Taylor Creek
Snoqualmie Valley farmers get tools to protect against winter flooding
Getting out the message on impact of water runoff from homes and businesses
Council authorizes sale of landfill gas to energy market
Council seeks plan for coordinated County role in clean-up of Puget Sound
Council approves sale of old Kingdome parking lot for mixed-use housing
Cleaning up Puget Sound: Council Town Hall to discuss collaborative efforts to save the Sound
Voters to decide in August on levy package to maintain County parks, expand open space and trails
County Council wants cruise ships to dump their waste at treatment plants, not into Puget Sound
Transfer of Development Rights Agreement Preserves Habitat in Issaquah Creek Watershed
Council Adopts New King County Flood Hazard Management Plan
Growth Management Committee to Review Storm Response
Council Renews King Conservation District Assessment for Natural Resource Protection and Salmon Recovery
Statement from County Council Chair Larry Phillips on the Defeat of I-933
Council Approves Plans for Chinook Salmon Recovery
Council Adopts Aggressive Commitments to Reduce King County Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Council Addresses Global Warming by Approving Membership in Chicago Climate Exchange
Council Takes a "Bird's-Eye View" on Managing Growth
County Council Acts to Prevent Sewer Failures into Lake Union and Ship Canal
Phillips Hails "Local" Efforts to Address Global Warming
Phillips Calls Orca Listing a Wake up Call to Clean up Puget Sound
Council Approves Funds to Complete Snoqualmie Forest Purchase
Council's Ballard Town Hall to Tackle Effort to Ensure "Clean Water from Mountain to Sound"
Review Confirms Selection of Brightwater Site
Brightwater Project Labor Agreement
Paves Way
for Construction of Treatment Facility
Council Endorses Regional Chinook Salmon Conservation Plan
Landmark agreement new model for conservation
In 2004, King County purchased the development rights of the Snoqualmie Forest property, ensuring that nearly 100,000 acres at the base of the Cascades will stay forever green.
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Accountability, Efficiency and Ease of Use Added to Critical Areas Package
Constantine, Phillips Applaud Senator Murray for Securing Funding for Maury Island Conservation Initiative
Council approves Comprehensive Plan Update that Protects Character of Rural Areas, Working Farms, and Forests
Final Funding for Snoqualmie Forest Purchase Approved by Council
"Seeing the future for the trees,"
Seattle
Times editorial
"A second chance to preserve a nearby forest landscape," by Councilmember Larry Phillips, special to the
Seattle
Times
Phillips Hails King County's purchase of development rights to Snoqualmie Tree Farm
Snoqualmie Preservation Initiative Successfully Implemented
Proposed Amendments to Comprehensive Plan Update Protect Character of Rural Areas, Working Farms, and Forests
Phillips encouraged by federal announcement regarding salmon ESA listings, hatchery policy
"Salmon recovery efforts must be based on science"--PI Op-Ed by Council Chair Larry Phillips and
County
Executive
Ron Sims
Hylebos Wetlands Aquires New Land
600,000 Acres of Forest Up for Preservation
Council Moves to Protect Open Space
Council Calls for Action to Protect Duwamish
Council Approves Plan to Protect Salmon Habitat
"Vote of Confidence" on Parks Levy
Councilmembers Help Sow "Seeds for the Future"
Council Approves Reduced Parks Levy for May 20 Ballot
Council Debates Parks Levy
Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee Sends Parks Levy to Council
Natural Resources, Parks and Open Space Committee to Hear Public Testimony on Parks Levy
Easement Ensures Taylor Mountain Forest Preservation
Rock Creek Headwaters preserved
Council Adopts New Entrepreneurial Blueprint for King County Parks
Council Approves "Flexibility" For Drainage and Habitat Projects
Evergreen Forest Trust Receives Council Support
Motion Touts Benefits of "Snoqualmie Forest" Purchase
Council Continues to Support the Evergreen Forest Trust
Council Asks Executive & Courts to Expand Use of Work Crews to Parks
Conservation Group Names Phillips Elected Official of the Year
Forestland Purchase Marks New-Era of Forestry in King County
Sullivan, Phillips Target Air Pollution
http://www.metrokc.gov/council/news/2007/0807/LP_DC_RD_taylorcreeksale.htm
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