March 26, 2008
External link - Seattle P-I
King County has acres of newly acquired public space, but few are using it
Jan. 4, 2008
King County protects open space, habitat while housing density increases in urban core
Sims says best-in-nation TDR Program is perfect tool for smart growth
Sept.13, 2007
External article, Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Logging at Center Forest is attempt at balance
Sept.13, 2007
Vashon’s Island Center Forest grows by 86 acres
Aug. 2, 2007
King County sets Ring Hill Forest timber harvest
Draft Vashon-Maury Island Greenprint Map (Acrobat pdf)
Nov. 13, 2006
Sims pays tribute to Harvey Manning
Long-time trails and wildlands preservation advocate leaves legacy of habitat protection
Nov. 12, 2006
Sims honored with national Public Official of the Year Award
Oct. 3, 2006
Sims’ 2007 budget to propose major investments in King County’s ‘green infrastructure’
Executive bolsters commitment to open space, trails in new budget
Aug. 10, 2006
New access coming to Three Forks 'Old School Site'
May 26, 2006
King County opens new trails in Taylor Mountain Forest
March 22, 2006
Global warming initiative announced
Island Center Forest Site Management Guidelines
Oct. 15, 2005
External link - Seattle P-I
Sims proposes $20 million for county's open spaces
Oct. 14, 2005
Sims unveils historic green space and trail investments for King County
Oct. 3, 2005
Sims says innovative deal will conserve land, boost recreation, protect Black Diamond's character
Sept. 26, 2005
King County issues warning against illegal hunting
Cedar River Public Access
June 7, 2005
Landmark agreement new model for conservation
Conserves open space, protects working forests, fosters recreational improvements and promotes planned community growth
May 19, 2005
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
A green vision for 100 years
April 22, 2005
Executive Sims lays out open space conservation vision -- the Greenprint for King County
April 21, 2005
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
Planners make blueprint for green space
Feb. 5, 2005
King County, state DNR join Vashon community to celebrate conservation of 237 acres of open space
