DNRP

2010 DNRP archived news releases

 
July 6
Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste collection in Snoqualmie, July 23-25
Snoqualmie Valley residents can safely dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint thinner and many other household hazardous items at no cost when the King County Wastemobile travels to the Snoqualmie/North Bend area, July 23-25.
July 2
Safety work requires closure on stretch of King County’s Sammamish River Trail
To improve safety along a portion of one of King County’s busiest recreational trails, a stretch of the Sammamish River Trail in Bothell will be closed to all use July 12-16 so workers can install new asphalt and repair drainage.
July 1
Art, music and more await this summer in King County Parks – Your Big Backyard
Everybody knows that real summer-like weather doesn’t come to the Puget Sound region until we’ve flipped the calendar from June to July. With that pesky detail out of the way, it’s time to make your plans to get out there and enjoy King County Parks – Your Big Backyard.
June 30
King County-Carnation partnership leads to new trail with safe access to park, regional trails
Carnation-area residents now have a safe and convenient way to walk, run or ride from the downtown retail core to King County’s Tolt-MacDonald Park – and beyond.
June 28
King County knotweed class July 14 helps North Bend-area landowners tame plant
In its ongoing effort to control the spread of invasive knotweed along the Snoqualmie and Raging rivers, the King County Noxious Weed Program has scheduled a hands-on workshop July 14 where area landowners can learn how to stop this ongoing ecological threat.
June 24
Tunnels’ completion marks major Brightwater project milestone
King County’s clean-water utility attained a significant project milestone over the past week as contractors completed mining on two tunnels that comprise a six-mile portion of Brightwater’s 13-mile conveyance pipeline.
June 24
Learn about proposals to control combined sewer overflows, June 26
Community members seeking information on King County’s proposals to control combined sewer overflows along Puget Sound beaches near Seattle’s Blue Ridge and North Beach neighborhoods are invited to attend a technical information session.
June 22
King County announces 2010 Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction list
King County’s Solid Waste Division has named 75 local companies to its 2010 “Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction” list – recognizing businesses with exceptional recycling programs and for their commitment to reducing the amount of waste their company produces.
June 18
King County Parks’ summertime activities are heating up – even if the weather won’t
While the cool and cloudy weather might feel like early spring in the Pacific Northwest, summer really is just around the corner, and the outdoor events schedule is heating up across King County Parks – Your Big Backyard.
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