2010 DNRP archived news releases

System improvements under way at West Point Treatment Plant
Construction projects under way at King County’s West Point Treatment Plant will increase operating efficiency, improve process safety and expand the production and use of renewable energy. The construction activity will be limited to the plant site and pose no impact to the public’s use and enjoyment of the park.

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 two, free workshops in east King County.

King County finds the best and brightest recycling superstars
The creative talent of King County residents has been brought to light with the King County Solid Waste Division’s “Recycling Superstar” contest, in which people shared their ideas on how they go the extra mile to recycle items, rather than throwing them in the garbage.

King County finds the best and brightest recycling superstars in Issaquah
The creative talent of King County residents has been brought to light with the King County Solid Waste Division’s “Recycling Superstar” contest, in which people shared their ideas on how they go the extra mile to recycle items, rather than throwing them in the garbage.

King County finds the best and brightest recycling superstars in Lake Forest Park
The creative talent of King County residents has been brought to light with the King County Solid Waste Division’s “Recycling Superstar” contest, in which people shared their ideas on how they go the extra mile to recycle items, rather than throwing them in the garbage.

King County finds the best and brightest recycling superstars in Auburn
The creative talent of King County residents has been brought to light with the King County Solid Waste Division’s “Recycling Superstar” contest, in which people shared their ideas on how they go the extra mile to recycle items, rather than throwing them in the garbage.

King County finds the best and brightest recycling superstars in Maple Valley
The creative talent of King County residents has been brought to light with the King County Solid Waste Division’s “Recycling Superstar” contest, in which people shared their ideas on how they go the extra mile to recycle items, rather than throwing them in the garbage.

King County finds the best and brightest recycling superstars in Renton
The creative talent of King County residents has been brought to light with the King County Solid Waste Division’s “Recycling Superstar” contest, in which people shared their ideas on how they go the extra mile to recycle items, rather than throwing them in the garbage.

King County, partners to report on Quartermaster Harbor nitrogen study
A research partnership formed to investigate sources of nitrogen loading from Vashon-Maury Island to Quartermaster Harbor is set to report its initial findings October 6 at Vashon High School.

Final meetings to highlight shortlisted community advisory group proposals
A West Seattle community advisory group working with King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division on proposals to control combined sewer overflows in Puget Sound will discuss its shortlisted proposals at two upcoming meetings.