2011 DNRP archived news releases

Roll up for the sewer tour truck at Fremont Fair, June 18 & 19
Get a real insider’s tour of the sewers at the Fremont Fair this weekend. Employees from King County’s clean-water utility will offer virtual sewer pipe tours from its closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection truck while offering tips about good sewer stewardship and how it helps protect the environment.

King County Green Schools Program honors 77 schools for conservation
Seventy-seven schools in 12 school districts across King County earned recognition this spring from the County’s Green Schools Program for their successful conservation efforts.

King County Green Schools Program honors 11 Issaquah School District schools
This spring, the King County Green Schools Program is honoring 11 schools in the Issaquah School District for their successful conservation practices.

Fly fishing-themed weeding event set at Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area June 11
The non-profit group, Friends of the Cedar River Watershed, will play host to its second annual fly-fishing-themed habitat restoration event at King County’s Cavanaugh Pond Natural Area on Saturday, June 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Historic preservation stars to be honored at 11th annual John D. Spellman Awards
King County Executive Dow Constantine will recognize recipients of the 2011 John D. Spellman Awards for Exemplary Achievement in Historic Preservation on June 17 at the historic Delta Masonic Hall, 13034 41st Ave. S. in Tukwila.

King County Green Schools Program honors Bellevue School District and its 26 schools
The Bellevue School District and its 26 schools have been recognized by King County and the City of Bellevue for their successful conservation efforts.

Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste collection comes to Renton, June 17-19
All King County and city residents can safely dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint and other household hazardous waste when the Wastemobile continues its 22nd year of service with a stop in Renton, June 17-19.

Solid waste rate proposal supports long-term effort to modernize 1960’s-era transfer stations
A one-year disposal rate proposal for 2012 would support King County’s program to modernize its 50-year-old solid waste handling system, while giving cities and the County time to consider an extension of their long-term agreements in order to save ratepayers money on the cost of financing those improvements.

Taking on climate change locally through King County-Cities Climate Collaboration
King County and many of its cities are committing to working together in new ways on climate change solutions, and several cities are taking a leadership role in a new push to enhance sustainability work already under way.

Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series continues with seven-mile run, June 11
The second of five competitive runs through King County’s biggest park is set for Saturday, June 11, when the Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series continues with a seven-mile run. The ninth-annual Scott Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series began its 2011 season in May with a five-mile run, and races of 10, 13 and 31 miles (50 kilometers) are scheduled later this summer.