Mar. 30, 2012
See how King County protects environment; 2011 DNRP annual report now available
Nov. 3, 2011
County hosts informational meeting on its combined sewer overflow control plan, Nov. 9
Oct. 10, 2011
King County public meeting for Lake Allen flooding remedy update set for Oct. 29
Aug. 3, 2011
External article, Sammamish Review
Residents’ volunteer efforts protect Sammamish’s lakes
July 15, 2011
Plaza Marina Park reopens after King County cleans wastewater
July 14, 2011
Kirkland Pump Station resumes normal operation after power failure
July 14, 2011
Power outage leads to overflow at Kirkland Pump Station
May 27, 2011
Combined sewer overflows now reported live, online
Information helps public make decisions about using waterways
Mar. 9, 2011
King County plans treatment at Lake Hicks to curb potentially harmful algae blooms
Environmental Indicators for freshwater in King County, WA
Feb. 23, 2011
Clean-water investments bolster economic growth, support regional environmental goals
Sewer improvement projects top King County priority list in 2011
Jan. 12, 2011
External article, Crosscut
State board limits developers' ability to avoid water regulations
Dec. 15, 2010
King County wastewater facilities resuming normal operation after storm
Dec. 5, 2010
External article, Seattle Times
Pavement sealant a major pollutant, USGS study finds
Nov. 30, 2010
Executive signs updated shoreline protections for rivers, lakes and Puget Sound
First major update to the Shoreline Master Program since the late 1970s provides essential support for survival of salmon and orca
Aug. 13, 2010
Warm, dry weather: The perfect time for a trip to the lake…and stinky lake algae?
Aug. 3, 2010
Summertime algae blooms!
July 27, 2010
External article, Sightline Daily
The Real Worth: Puget Sound
July 22, 2010
Bond sale brings savings for ratepayers, improvements for environment and economy
Favorable credit ratings lower borrowing costs to fund crucial infrastructure
July 12, 2010
External article, Seattle Times
Stormwater plan to lift Seattle sewer rates
Seattle Public Utilities plans to keep sewage and stormwater from flowing into Lake Washington and Puget Sound
June 11, 2010
Cold waters and warm weather make for increased drowning risk
Sixteen adult drowning deaths in 2009; no child deaths in two years
June 10, 2010
Clean-water utility earns national environmental awards
May 14, 2010
Water quality returns to safe levels in Meydenbauer Slough following overflow
May 12, 2010
Rags, debris contribute to pump station overflow in Bellevue
April 12, 2010
External article, Seattle P-I
Washington state moves to ban copper in brake pads
April 8, 2010
Infrastructure projects support regional environmental, economic goals
Clean-water investments a priority in 2010
Jan. 12, 2010
Fast action stops Kirkland Pump Station overflow
Feb. 25, 2010
March public meetings focus on water quality
Residents welcomed to review plans, provide input on projects to control storm-related sewer overflows
Feb. 24, 2010
Public input encouraged as King County updates stormwater management plan
Online survey, videos part of involvement process; Comments due by March 12
Oct. 21, 2009
Hydrilla considered eradicated in two King County lakes after lengthy battle
Aug. 26, 2009
External article, KOMO News
Seattle, King Co. to reduce wastewater overflows
Apr. 30, 2009
External report, KING 5 News
New buoys track health of Seattle-area lakes 
Apr. 18, 2009
External report, KING5 News
Tugboat sinks, spills diesel in Lake Washington
Mar. 16, 2009
Council acts to reduce levels of harmful phosphorus in County lakes and streams
Patterson initiative limits use of fertilizers that choke oxygen out of waterways
Aug. 25, 2008
Heavy rains result in small overflow in University Slough
July 9, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
King County fined for sewage spill
Help salmon & trout:
Live on a lake, river, or creek? Help keep it hospitable for salmon & trout.
50 Ways to Love your Lake
Things you can do to help your lake be healthier.
Small Lakes Recreation Guide
Look up options for swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, and other activities at King County lakes. Includes maps displaying depth contours
Living with Lakes
Tips for home landscaping and gardening.
Aquatic Weed Identification
Access our information geographically, by watershed.
April 23, 2008
External article, Sammamish Review
Development biggest threat to Beaver Lake
Lakeside Living Landscape Design
Nov. 2007
Cyanobacteria Bloom in Lake Washington
Nov. 21, 2007
Mild weather leads to late-season algae blooms in lakes across King County
Nov. 9, 2007
Absence of hydrilla in two King County lakes could signal victory in battle to eradicate invasive weed
Environmental Indicators for Lakes in King County, WA
101 reasons to pick up pet waste (external)
Sept. 14, 2007
External link, Seattle P-I
Tar bubbling up at Gas Works
Aug. 29, 2007
External link, Seattle P-I
Sewage spilled into Portage Bay is traced to UW
Avoid "weed and feed"
Live on a lake, river, or creek? Help keep it hospitable for salmon & trout.
May 21, 2007
Update of shoreline-management rules not expected to bring significant changes
Jan. 16, 2007
Shoreline management review launched in King County
Oct 27, 2006
County' hydrilla eradication project seeing good results
June 29, 2006
Lakes’ water quality looks good for Fourth of July fun
50 Ways to Love your Lake
Things you can do to help your lake be healthier.
Small Lakes Recreation Guide
Look up options for swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, and other activities at King County lakes. Includes maps displaying depth contours
Living with Lakes
Tips for home landscaping and gardening.
Aquatic Weed Identification
Access our information geographically, by watershed.
Oct. 25, 2005
Celebrate new overflow controls for Lake Washington
July 24, 2005
External Link, Seattle Times
How clean is your beach?
June 8, 2005
Stimson Marina receives King County EnviroStars Award
King County Executive Ron Sims, Mayor Nickels present award
April 8, 2005
King County to clean up Lake Hicks algae with alum
March 18, 2005
King County promises to protect water quality while building Brightwater Treatment Plant
March 14, 2005
External link, Seattle Times
Dry spell could mean trouble for lake
» Critical Areas Package - CAO Resources
Performance Measures Report.
Measuring for Results - Natural Resources and Parks Second Annual Performance Measures report.(ACROBAT PDF file (Acrobat format)
June 23, 2004
The Seattle Times Practical Gardener
Gardening wisely on the water's edge
Oct. 14, 2003
White Center lake getting a boost from Cascade Middle School students, King County
April 9, 2003
(external link, Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Toxic metals in Lake Washington peak during rush hour
June 21, 2001
Don't get sick from lake water
Know how to reduce the risk of recreational water illnesses.
