2012 DNRP archived news releases

King County, PCC Farmland Trust partner to protect Snoqualmie Valley farmland
Jubilee Farm owners Erick and Wendy Haakenson can continue growing fresh, local produce for the community and never have to worry about losing their farm to land-use development pressure, thanks to an innovative partnership between King County and PCC Farmland Trust (PCC FT).

Proposed Grand Ridge Park-Mitchell Hill Forest trailhead subject of Sept. 27 King County meeting
King County Parks is seeking the public's input on the location of a small trailhead facility for much-needed new access to Grand Ridge Park and Mitchell Hill Forest near Preston.

Wastemobile: Free household hazardous waste collection in Burien/SeaTac area, Sept. 14-16
All King County and city residents can safely dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint and other common household hazardous waste free of charge when the Wastemobile rolls into Burien for a collection event, Sept. 14-16.

Help keep tabs on native salmon as a Salmon Watcher Program volunteer
The salmon are headed home - and King County needs volunteers to count returning fish.

King County Agriculture Commission talks farmland preservation, Sept. 13 in Issaquah
A panel discussion on strategies for preserving King County farmland is a highlight of the King County Agriculture Commission's public meeting, set for Sept. 13 at the Issaquah Fish Hatchery's Watershed Science Center, 125 West Sunset Way, in Issaquah.

‘Grow Smart Grow Safe’ garden products guide OK’d for WSU Master Gardeners use
The exeperts who advise home gardeners across Washington and Oregon how have a new information source to help them make smarter, safer decisions when it comes to recommending insecticides, weed killers and disease controls.

Repairs continue along Cedar River Trail; Detour established around work zone
Work to curb erosion by the Cedar River in Maple Valley will require an additional two-week-long closure of a portion of King County's Cedar River Trail, which is now expected to reopen in late September. A detour around the construction zone is available to trail users.

Summer is slipping by, but there’s still plenty of live music outdoors at King County’s Marymoor Park
King County Parks - Your Big Backyard, is officially ignoring that unofficial rule about Labor Day marking the end of summertime outdoor fun.

Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste collection comes to Bothell, Aug. 31 - Sept. 2
All King County residents can safely dispose of dead car batteries, oil, paint and other household hazardous waste when the Wastemobile travels to Bothell for a collection event, Aug. 31-Sept. 2.

Executive Constantine proposes purchase of Eastside Rail Corridor for trails, rail options
King County Executive Dow Constantine today moved the County one step closer to acquiring nearly 20 miles of the long-sought-after Burlington Northern Eastside Rail Corridor - the future backbone of a world-class regional trail system that also preserves Eastside commuter rail options and supports an array of utility services.