2010 DNRP archived news releases

King County Executive calls for new contractor to get Brightwater tunneling back on track
To protect the best interests of King County and its regional ratepayers, King County Executive Dow Constantine today called for a change in the contractor building a problematic section of tunnel system on the Brightwater Treatment Plant project.

King County Flood Control District preparing hazard mitigation plan to ensure public safety
To help ensure the safety of those who live in or near floodplains, the King County Flood Control District is developing a comprehensive hazard mitigation plan that identifies potential risks from multiple hazards and offers solutions for reducing those risks.

Grow a sustainable backyard with free advice from King County at NW Flower & Garden Show
Learn simple tricks for making your yard the best on the block with practical and affordable natural advice from King County at this year’s Northwest Flower and Garden Show, running now through Feb. 7 at the Washington Convention Center in Seattle.

Eleven King County schools recognized for recycling, resource conservation efforts
King County is honoring 11 schools for completing the first level of the Green Schools Program. Participating schools receive assistance on how to conserve resources such as paper, electricity and water, and they are often rewarded with reduced utility and garbage disposal costs.

Learn what to do before, during and after a flood
A new booklet now available from King County is filled with information on how to protect yourself, your family and your property in flood and other emergency events.

New report offers blueprint for growing agriculture business in King County
To ensure agriculture remains a vibrant part of the King County’s economy and cultural fabric, County Executive Dow Constantine and the King County Agriculture Commission are recommending a series of actions to ensure the health of farming for generations to come.

King County puts corrective measures in place at West Point Treatment Plant following Dec. overflow
Mandatory retraining, staff reassignments and explicit instruction in standard operating procedures are among the “no-excuses” corrective measures now in place at the West Point Treatment Plant following last month’s sewage overflow.

Learn about managing pastures, paddocks at free workshops in Preston-Fall City area
Get practical and affordable tips for managing horse and livestock property to reduce mud, manage manure and improve pastures at a series of three, free workshops in east King County.

New partnership brings GIS training, education center to King County
Geographic Information Systems users and professionals from across western Washington will benefit from a new partnership that’s been formed to establish an education center featuring a series of workshops in Seattle.

Paving on Burke Gilman Trail means smoother ride, brief closure, in Kenmore
A smooth trail surface isn’t just a luxury – it helps ensure the safety of cyclists, runners, walkers and others.