2009 archive - featured DNRP news and announcments
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Sept. 10, 2009
External report, KIRO TV News
Flood Insurance Buyers: Know What Is Covered
Sept. 14, 2009
Triplett proposes $40 million to shore up Green River levees and prepare county services for potential flood
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
2008Apr. 30, 2009
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
King County EcoConsumer expert featured at 2009 Green Festival, March 28-29
Tom Watson to provide tips for balancing conservation and consumption
Mar. 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