2010 DNRP archived news releases

King County urges caution as rivers remain high, swift and cold
Unseasonably high stream flows and numerous swift-water rescues on King County rivers last weekend are prompting officials to remind recreational river users to use extreme caution.

Get details on West Seattle sewer improvement proposals, June 19
People interested in learning more about King County’s proposals to control combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in West Seattle’s Murray Basin are invited an upcoming technical information session and facility tour.

King County seeks volunteers for recycling crew at Marymoor summer concert series
Music lovers who want to help King County Parks at one of the region’s best outdoor concert venues can sign up to be a part of the “Marymoor Recycling/Composting Volunteer Crew” at this summer’s Concerts at Marymoor.

King County Green Schools Program honors 65 schools for recycling, conservation work
Sixty-five schools in 10 school districts across King County have earned recognition for their successful resource conservation efforts from the county’s Green Schools Program.

King County GIS training program approved for GI Bill veterans education benefits
The King County GIS Center’s GIS Training Program has been approved for the enrollment of veterans and dependents eligible to receive GI Bill education benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, USC.

Habitat restoration event helps Cedar River watershed ecology, popular fly fishing area
The non-profit group Friends of the Cedar River Watershed is organizing a unique, educational, fly fishing-themed habitat restoration event at King County’s Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area on Saturday, June 12.

Clean-water utility earns national environmental awards
In addition to providing clean water for regional users, King County Wastewater Treatment Division’s commitment to environmental excellence and outstanding record of compliance with state and federal permits has earned the agency two prestigious awards from the National Association of Clean Water Agencies.

Backcountry horse group, King County partner to improve trails on public lands
As official stewards at King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks’ Taylor Mountain land, the Tahoma Chapter of the Backcountry Horsemen of Washington (BCHW) has proven to be an outstanding partner.

Culvert replacement project means two-week detour on King County’s Sammamish River Trail
Beginning next week, users of King County’s Sammamish River Trail in Woodinville will have to follow a 300-foot-long detour route for roughly two weeks while the city installs a new culvert underneath the trail.

Soos Creek Trail parking lot paving project leads to brief access disruptions
Work to pave the parking lot at the trailhead of King County’s Soos Creek Trail means temporary disruptions to trail access at that location.