See how King County protects environment; 2010 DNRP annual report now available

King County residents can learn how their county's natural resources are managed by reading the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) 2010 annual report, "Environmental Stewardship in King County," now available online.

The report outlines many of DNRP's activities and accomplishments during 2010. The department is comprised of four major divisions - Parks and Recreation, Solid Waste, Wastewater Treatment and Water and Land Resources. DNRP also houses the county's Geographic Information Systems Center.

"The annual report provides detailed information about the work we do every day to ensure that we can all enjoy a clean, safe and healthy environment for generations to come,” said DNRP Director Christie True.

Highlights for the year include:

• Acquiring an old gravel mine site on Maury Island, securing the largest undeveloped stretch of shoreline in Puget Sound;
• Getting approval for the final phase of construction at the Bow Lake Transfer Station, the Solid Waste Division’s busiest facility, with work scheduled for completion in 2012;
• Marking the 50th anniversary of flood warning services, while helping secure federal funds for repairs to Howard Hanson Dam, which helps provide flood protection to the highly developed Green River Valley;
• Securing the right to host the USA Diving Trials for the 2012 Olympics at the nationally acclaimed Weyerhaeuser-King County Aquatic Center; and
• Nearing completion of the Brightwater treatment plant, with 11 of the 13 miles of conveyance tunnels finished, and wastewater treatment expected to begin later in 2011.

The 2010 report also includes updated performance measurements and financial information. It is online at http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/data-and-trends/indicators-and-performance/2010-annual-report.aspx.

The mission of the King County DNRP is to: Be the steward of the environment and strengthen sustainable communities by protecting our water, land and natural habitats, safely disposing of and reusing wastewater and solid waste, and providing natural areas, parks and recreation programs.

A limited number of printed copies of the 2010 annual report will soon be available. For a printed copy, contact DNRP at 206-296-6500.

Related information

Annual Report 2010

King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks