2011 archive - featured DNRP news and announcements
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Dec. 20, 2011
King County GIS Center marks a decade of information, education, revenue generation
Dec. 19 2011
Partnerships and reforms help build record of accomplishment
Dec. 15, 2011
Pitch for a greener holiday season
Dec. 6, 2011
Visit King County Parks’ online store for great gift ideas that also support a great cause
Dec. 5, 2011
Brightwater tunneling contractors take top international industry honors
Nov. 3, 2011
Brightwater partnership with IslandWood to broaden environmental education horizons
Oct. 26, 2011
King County honors employees with ‘Excellence in Building Green’ awards
Oct. 24, 2011
Agencies reaffirm King County’s high credit ratings ahead of bond sale
Oct. 21, 2011
Redmond segment of East Lake Sammamish Trail to open ahead of schedule, under budget
Updating waste management infrastructure in King County 
2011 Division Days video
Sept. 14, 2011
Public invited to celebrate Brightwater’s grand opening, Sept. 24
Sept. 12, 2011
New King County solid waste rate supports modernization of 1960’s-era transfer stations
Sept. 9, 2011
Last chance to help King County Parks shape the future of its parks and trails
Aug. 15, 2011
King County seeks citizens to serve on committee, offer input on solid waste issues
Aug. 9, 2011
Don’t let summertime slip by without getting outside and enjoying King County Parks
Aug. 2, 2011
King County sets open house for public update on Factoria transfer station replacement project
 “Little Footprint Big Forest” cargo container design competition is a call out to design overnight structures re-using surplus cargo containers to be placed in a King County park. This competition seeks to integrate the principles of conservation and sustainability with design, aesthetics and forest stewardship in a unique way.
June 14, 2011
King County, Cascade Bicycle Club urge safety during Burke-Gilman Trail closure and detour
May 27, 2011
Clean-water utility earns national recognition for environmental excellence
May 16, 2011
King County offers everyday ‘green’ tips at annual Green Festival, May 21-22, in Seattle
May 11, 2011
Employee suggestions lead to requirement for reduced paper use in King County
New measures requiring 100-percent recycled-content paper and double-sided copying could save County up to $100,000 in annual cost of paper
May 5, 2011
Executive Constantine, Flood Control District praise signing of legislation protecting flood funds
City Mayors join Constantine, Patterson in thanking Legislature for work after Governor signs EHB 1969
April 22, 2011
Executive calls to keep monthly sewer rate flat in 2012
Continued efficiencies maintain stable rates over two-year period
April 19, 2011
External report, KING 5 News
Kokanee salmon released in creeks near Lake Samammish
April 19, 2011
King County honors environmental leaders with Green Globe Awards
Executive Constantine to recognize winners at County’s annual Earth Day Expo, April 22 at Westlake Plaza in Seattle
April 14, 2011
Executive Constantine goes online April 18 to discuss climate change with experts, public
April 12, 2011
Engage in Parks: King County Parks invites everyone to get involved this spring
April 5, 2011
One mile of Puget Sound shoreline preserved with deal between Camp Fire USA and King County
Feb. 23, 2011
King County seeks applications for Youth Sports Facilities grants
Feb. 23, 2011
Clean-water investments bolster economic growth, support regional environmental goals
Feb. 23, 2011
Public input encouraged as King County updates stormwater management plan
Feb. 22, 2011
King County invites public to meet, discuss future of Maury Island property
Feb. 15, 2011
King County seeks applicants for Rural Forest Commission positions
Jan. 31, 2011
Sale of emissions credits from landfill gas will net an estimated $500,000 a year from pioneering King County effort
Purchase of emissions credits by PSE supports goals of Executive’s 2010 Energy Plan
Jan. 7, 2011
King County seeks nominations for Earth Heroes at Schools awards
Program recognize outstanding efforts to educate youth, protect environment
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