DNRP

2009 DNRP archived news releases

Jan. 20
Proposed statewide medicine return bill would protect people and environment
Pilot take-back project’s success shows need for program; Jan. 21 meeting set
Jan. 15
Trail sections closed for repair as flood damage takes toll on King County trail system
Last week’s heavy rain and widespread flooding left its mark on King County trails, with significant damage and several closures reported on the trail system.
Jan. 14
Controlled water releases from dam pushes Green River to Phase III flood alert level
Increased stream flows caused by planned water releases at a dam in the upper Green River watershed have led the King County Flood Warning Center to issue a Phase III flood alert level for the river.
Jan. 14
King County closes Flood Warning Center after monitoring Green River flows
The King County Flood Warning Center was closed early Wednesday evening after being open for more than 24 hours to monitor high flows on the Green River.
Jan. 13
King County looking for Earth Heroes nominations in local schools
King County is seeking nominations for its Earth Heroes at Schools award. This annual award honors teachers, students, staff, school volunteers, specific programs or entire schools that have contributed to both the protection of the local environment and the education of students on environmental issues.
Jan. 13
King County wants to hear ideas of farming’s future
Meeting Jan. 22 in Carnation, followed by meetings in Auburn, Enumclaw
Jan. 11
King County closes Flood Warning Center, but keeps an eye on receding rivers
The King County Flood Warning Center closed at 5:30 p.m. today after five days of monitoring major flooding on King County rivers.
Jan. 8
Flood-control dam releases push Green River to Phase III flood alert level
The King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase III flood alert level for the Green River, which is expected to remain at high flood levels for the next several days as flood-control dam operators create additional storage capacity upstream.
Jan. 8
White River reaches Phase III flood alert level as flood-control dam releases raise flows
The aftermath of this week’s heavy tropical rainstorm continues to affect rivers across King County. The King County Flood Warning Center, which has been in continuous operation since mid-afternoon on Jan. 6, has issued a Phase III flood alert level for the White River. The river is expected to remain at high flood levels for the next several days.
Jan. 7
Cedar River joins Tolt, Snoqualmie rivers at Phase IV flood alert
King County has issued a Phase IV flood alert for the Cedar River, where a water release by Seattle Public Utilities from Chester Morse Dam is expected to keep stream flows dramatically elevated into Thursday evening.
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