2011 DNRP archived news releases

Executive proposes market-based tool that better protects wetlands while providing regulatory certainty for developers
Builders would have the option to offset the impacts of their developments to streams and wetlands by paying a fee instead of doing individual mitigation projects, using a market-based approach proposed by King County Executive Dow Constantine that is the first of its kind in the state.

King County honors employees with ‘Excellence in Building Green’ awards
King County employees were honored today by Executive Dow Constantine with “Excellence in Building Green” awards for their work that helps maintain the County’s position as a national leader in cost-effective and sustainable building practices.

Redmond segment of East Lake Sammamish Trail to open ahead of schedule, under budget
One month early and well under budget, a freshly redeveloped 1.2-mile-long stretch of the East Lake Sammamish Trail through Redmond is almost ready to reopen.

King County hosts design workshop for West Seattle sewer improvement project, Oct. 29
Community members are invited to a workshop to help shape the design of a new facility being built to control combined sewer overflows (CSOs) near Lowman Beach Park in West Seattle.

Crews stop treated wastewater overflow near Woodinville Pump Station
A damaged pipe carrying treated, disinfected Class A reclaimed water from the Brightwater Treatment Plant to the York Pump Station in Redmond overflowed into the Sammamish River on Wednesday afternoon.

Community meeting offers updates on South Magnolia CSO project, Oct. 20
People interested in learning about King County’s South Magnolia Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) project are invited to a community meeting to meet technical staff and get their questions answered.

Public comment invited on recommendations to control combined sewer overflows
King County’s clean-water utility is seeking public review and input on newly issued recommendations for controlling its remaining combined sewer overflows (CSOs) at 14 locations in Seattle.

King County offers free workshop Nov. 5 to help rural residents become ‘firewise’
A free workshop, scheduled for Nov. 5 in North Bend, will give rural King County residents the information they need to help keep their homes and property safe from wildfire.

Learn about design, activity schedule at Murray CSO project meeting, Oct. 20
King County is hosting a public meeting to update interested community members on upcoming activities related to the Murray Avenue Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Control Project.

King County Agriculture Commission to focus on equestrians at Oct. 20 Enumclaw meeting
The King County Agriculture Commission is coming to the Enumclaw Plateau Oct. 20 for a meeting that will include a session on the equestrian industry, and provide an opportunity for those in the equestrian community to educate commissioners on the economics and issues facing local horse owners.