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Department of Natural Resources and Parks - DNRP, King County, Washington

Dec. 18, 2007
First rate increases in 9 years will help modernize King County’s solid waste transfer stations

 

Dec. 13, 2007
Role of public transportation in reducing global warming highlighted at international climate change conference

Nov. 29, 2007
King County continues to receive high marks for bond ratings

Nov. 28, 2007
King County’s ‘Recycle More. It's Easy To Do.’ media campaign wins national awards

Nov. 28, 2007
Public feedback helps shape DNRP performance measurement effort

Nov. 15, 2007
Brighten holiday mailing with Parks stamps

Nov. 26, 2007
External Article, Seattle P-I
Dreaming of a green Christmas? Shrink your environmental footprint

Nov. 15, 2007
Brighten holiday mailing with Parks stamps

Nov. 26, 2007
External Article, Seattle P-I
Dreaming of a green Christmas? Shrink your environmental footprint

Oct. 30, 2007
King County reducing flood threats to residents, region's economy
County's flood management planning is among nation's best

Nov. 15, 2007
Give the gift of ‘green’ through Waste Free Holidays

Oct. 29, 2007
Theresa Jennings confirmed as Director of Department of Natural Resources and Parks

Sept. 19, 2007
Sims sets new course for climate-friendly transportation

July 16, 2007
King County receives national recognition awards for innovative preservation and conservation programs

July 16, 2007
King County helps lead "Cool Counties" Launch of Major Global Warming Initiative
Declaration calls for 80 percent reduction in carbon emissions by 2050

Oct. 10, 2007
Sims recommends confirmation of Theresa Jennings as DNRP Director

Puget Sound Fresh
See what's
in season now!

Find local farms and crops

Sept. 28, 2007
Sims pleased with best-in-nation flood honor, but ‘won’t rest easy’ until aging levees are repaired
October is ‘Flood Awareness Month', King County residents urged to prepare

Aug. 6, 2007
King County, Corps of Engineers to rebuild damaged levee
Improvements will protect Kent and hundreds of millions in investments

Aug. 30, 2007
National clean vehicles conference in Seattle
» Speakers

Become a Salmon Watcher

July 19, 2007
King County's Marymoor Park hosts popular movie series under the stars

June 15, 2007
Bissonnette to retire as director

June 13, 2007
You can't spell trails without rails

June 13, 2007
Sims joins state and local leaders in affirming support for reclaimed water

May 20, 2007
King County performance reporting wins awards

May 29, 2007
Sims lauds County Council for adopting stable sewer rate and fees in 2008

May 7, 2007
Sims statement on park levy vote

Environmental Stewardship in King County
Natural Resources and Parks 2006 Annual Report

Apr. 27, 2007
King County wants to rip out noxious weed problem by the roots
King County Noxious Weed Program offering free workshops for landowners

Apr. 20, 2007
Joint news release

Guidebook Will Help Communities Prepare for Climate Change Impacts
Peer Review Underway on Heels of IPCC Adaptation Report

Apr. 20, 2007
Sims announces next giant step toward energy independence
Groundbreaking partnership will produce 2 million gallons of homegrown biodiesel to power Metro Transit

 

Apr. 20, 2007
It doesn’t get any fresher: Farmers markets opening for business across King County

Apr. 13, 2007
King County celebrates local schools’ ‘Earth Heroes’

Apr. 13, 2007
Sims honors Rep. Norm Dicks, 13 others with Green Globe Awards

Come celebrate Earth Day at West Point Treatment Plant

Northwest Natural Yard DaysSpring discounts April 15th through May 15th, 2007

Alpr. 5, 2007
Treatment plant open house to highlight water pollution prevention, creating resources from wastewater

Apr. 17, 2007
Learn how you can reduce your ‘carbon footprint’ at King County’s Earth Day Expo

Apr. 5, 2007
Natural resources projects grants available through King County

Mar. 29, 2007
Citizen task force supports renewal of levy, investments in King County Parks system

Mar. 21, 2007
Christie True to head Wastewater Treatment Division

Mar. 20, 2007
Bond and rate proposals offer benefits to sewer ratepayers

Mar. 16, 2007
Sixth-annual Small Farm Expo slated for March 24

Is your business a "Best Workplace for Recycling?" Local companies are invited to apply for a spot on the Best Workplaces for Recycling List

Apr. 5, 2007
Natural resources projects grants available through King County
Grants of up to $50,000 are available; Application deadline May 15

Mar. 15, 2007
Annual Duwamish Alive! clean-up effort needs volunteers

Feb. 7, 2007
King County Proposes Global Warming Action Plan
Other cities, counties and private sector urged to join effort

King County's flood protection gets boost from County Council's unanimous vote

Environmental Resources for Schools and TeachersEnvironmental Resources for Schools

Go to the Take it Back Network - electronics recyclingTake it Back Network
Recycle computers, electronics

Jan. 16, 2007
King County's flood protection gets boost from County Council's unanimous vote

Jan. 16, 2007
Shoreline management review launched in King County

Jan 6, 2007
Special to the Seattle Times

It's a good year for eco-resolutions

Jan. 5, 2007
King County installs temporary surface sewer line near Luther Burbank Park