2007 DNRP archived news releases

Controlled burn of old house provides fire training, clears way for new King County ball fields in Preston
April, 2007:dilapidated and abandoned house sitting on King County land that is the future home of a new ball fields and community park complex in Preston will be burned down this weekend, providing valuable training to firefighters

Safety improvements lead to brief closure of trestle on King County’s Snoqualmie Valley Trail
April, 2007: An aging timber railroad trestle that now serves as an essential piece of King County's popular Snoqualmie Valley Trail needs repairs and must be closed for about three weeks beginning April 23 while the work is being done.

Spring gardening savings begin with Northwest Natural Yard Days
April, 2007:Sunday, April 15 everyone from Bellingham to Olympia can take advantage of savings of up to 25 percent on natural yard care products such as mulch mowers, bagged compost, bark mulch and water wands as part of the ninth-annual Northwest Natural Yard Days campaign

King County accepting applications for Youth Sports Facility Grants
April, 2007:Community and youth organizations that are interested in developing or renovating neighborhood youth sports facilities can qualify for matching grants of up to $75,000 from King County

Treatment plant open house to highlight water pollution prevention, creating resources from wastewater
April, 2007:10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, April 21, county staff will host an open house at the West Point Treatment Plant, located at 1400 West Utah Street in Seattle’s Discovery Park

Home gardeners can lend a hand to Hmong flower farmers still suffering from devastating floods
April, 2007:help Hmong flower farmers recover from last November’s devastating floods, by bringing dahlia tubers to five area nurseries on Saturday, April 14

Natural resources projects grants available through King County
April, 2007:King County is offering grants of up to $50,000 for community projects that protect or improve watersheds, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, tidewater and upland habitat

Hidden Lake sewer construction project to affect traffic routes in Shoreline
March, 2007:Shoreline residents, commuters and park users should take note of an upcoming road closure related to construction on King County’s Hidden Lake Sewer Improvement Project

Workshop set to assist Enumclaw-area farmers
March, 2007:Enumclaw Plateau-area farmers can learn more about services and assistance available to them through King County at a free workshop, April 16 at the Neuwaukum Grange

King County honors its employees with Building Green Awards
March, 2007:Three dozen King County employees, whose work during 2006 helped King County maintain its position as a national leader in sustainable building practices, were honored recently for their dedication to providing excellent and innovative public service