2009 archive - featured DNRP news and announcments» Return to King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks Aug. 7, 2009
Bike Share Expo coming to Seattle & Redmond, Aug. 11-12 Jul. 30, 2009
Sewer improvements get a silver lining
Favorable credit ratings lower borrowing costs
Jul. 28, 2009
Catch live music and movies under the stars, or take a swim, ride or hike at King County Parks Jul. 17, 2009
More jobs, cleaner air, taxpayer savings in King County
Federal stimulus means $6.1 million for green energy projects Jul. 14, 2009
Busy flood levee construction season gets under way along King County rivers
Ambitious work schedule follows emergency repairs from winter storms Jul. 14, 2009
Nine Kent residents go for gold as King County launches ‘Neighborhood Recycling Relay’
Fun neighborhood competition seeks to raise awareness of recycling at home Jun. 25, 2009
King County environmental trends improve: fewer greenhouse gases, more water conservation Jun. 16, 2009
King County’s Marymoor summer concert series: A broad range of acts in beautiful outdoor setting Jun. 17, 2009
King County Solid Waste Division honored for innovative programs, outreach efforts
Materials aimed at increasing recycling, reducing waste and consumer costs Jun. 16, 2009
No sewer rate increase in 2010 Jun. 15, 2009
Clean-water utility earns national environmental awards May 19, 2009
Brightwater outfall earns local ‘Project of the Year’ award May 13, 2009
King County Green School Program earns statewide ‘Recycler of the Year’ honors May 7, 2009
Local architects praise Brightwater sustainability
Treatment plant education center wins prestigious design award May 4, 2009
Brightwater outfall design team wins Award of Excellence May 4, 2009
Shoreline Transfer and Recycling Station named a 2009 Public Works Project of the Year May 1, 2009
State recreation and parks organization award shines ‘spotlight’ on King County
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Sims proposal holds the line on sewer rates in 2010 Apr. 21, 2009
Celebrate Earth Day with King County April 22 and discover that ‘It’s easy being green’ Apr. 20, 2009
Partnership developing to preserve habitat, working forest in Raging River headwaters Apr. 16, 2009
Pollution prevention a sound business investment for award-winning companies Apr. 7, 2009
Local leaders in environmental stewardship honored with King County Green Globe awards
Top environmental honors presented during Earth Day Expo, April 22 in Seattle Apr. 6, 2009
King County, PSE, and Bio Energy-Washington teaming up to generate green energy from landfill gas
Methane from Cedar Hills could generate enough power for 24,000 area homes Apr. 3, 2009
See how King County protects the environment; 2008 DNRP annual report now available online Apr. 3, 2009
King County’s GreenTools Program named to top 50 ‘Innovations in American Government’ list Mar. 26, 2009
King County EcoConsumer expert featured at 2009 Green Festival, March 28-29
Tom Watson to provide tips for balancing conservation and consumptionMar. 24, 2009
Learn about King County’s green team at the Women in Trades Career Fair, March 27 Sammamish Kokanee return to Lewis and Ebright Creeks  Feb. 3, 2009
King County Green Schools Program honors Auburn School District for conservation work Jan. 30, 2009
Presidential declaration of disaster issued for flood event in King County Jan. 22, 2009
King County checking for more flood damage as emergency levee repair work is completed Jan. 13, 2009
King County looking for Earth Heroes nominations in local schools Jan. 8, 2009
Flooding cuts off residents in East King County
Levee upgrades, farm pads keeping residents and animals safer this year Jan. 7, 2009
Residents, motorists urged to stay safe as King County experiences historic flooding 2008 Archived Features
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