Recent news, activities, reports, data, grants and organizations related to the Sammamish River, Lake Sammamish, Issaquah Creek and Tibbetts Creek and the area that drains to these water bodies.
Dec. 4, 2012
External article, Issaquah Press
More kokanee return as community works to restore species
Dec. 3, 2012
Council adopts update of County land use policies
Strengthening protection of open space, integrating County Strategic Plan
Dec. 1, 2012
Heavy overnight rains lead to manhole overflow in Bothell
Nov. 27, 2012
Public comment sought on County work plans for unincorporated communities
Nov. 17, 2012
External report, KOMO News
Many happy returns: East side creek again brims with salmon 
Nov. 6, 2012
External article, Issaquah Press
Darigold donates water for Lake Sammamish kokanee
Economic Development for Small Farm/Forest Landowners (external link)
November 13, 2012 at Preston Community Center
Oct. 2, 2012
External article, The Issaquah Press
Tribal tales from a kokanee salmon, as told to Dallas Cross
2011 Annual Report (Acrobat pdf)
King County Noxious Weed Control Program
Oct. 4, 2012
External photos, Seattle Times
Thousands of salmon return to Issaquah Creek
Oct. 2, 2012
External article, Kirkland Patch
Kirkland's Crown Jewels: Trail Guide Released on Finn Hill's Denny Park
Sept. 18, 2012
Brightwater Center earns prestigious LEED® Platinum certification
Join us for 2012 Natural Yard Care workshops at Cottage Lake:
- Sept. 18, garden design & smart watering
- Sept. 25, healthy soil & designing with plants
- Oct. 2, designing a natural lawn & pest control
Sept. 12, 2012
Proposed Grand Ridge Park-Mitchell Hill Forest trailhead subject of Sept. 27 King County meeting
Sept. 4, 2012
King County Agriculture Commission talks farmland preservation, Sept. 13 in Issaquah
See salmon this season.
Aug. 28, 2012
External report, KPLU
Why King County held a party for a property tax 
Jul. 30, 2012
Major repairs to Sammamish River Trail in Bothell means closure, detour, Aug. 13-17
July 18, 2012
External article, Sammamish Review
Where did the Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon go?
Green Shorelines blog (external)
Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish
Jul. 23, 2012
External article, Issaquah Press
County leader celebrates 30 years of conservation
Jul. 3, 2012
External article, Issaquah Press
City, state join forces to improve Lake Sammamish State Park
Jun. 29, 2012
External article, Bellevue Reporter
County works to reduce Lake Sammamish flooding
Jun. 1, 2012
King County plans tree harvest, forest rehab on Taylor Mountain Forest parcel
May 9, 2012
Pavement, other improvements coming to East Lake Sammamish Trail in Issaquah
May 7, 2012
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance and King County Parks celebrate Duthie Hill Park completion
May 4, 2012
Fun and learning at the Sammamish Watershed Festival, May 15-17
Apr. 27, 2012
King County reminds boaters to steer clear of data buoys on lakes Washington, Sammamish
Apr. 23, 2012
External article, Issaquah Reporter
Rare Kokanee spawn bigger numbers this spring
Apr. 24, 2012
Open house to detail planned wildlife crossing on Northeast Novelty Hill Road
7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Thursday, April 26 at Redmond Ridge Community Center
Apr. 23, 2012
External article, RedmondPatch
King County to Construct Wildlife Overpass Across Novelty Hill Road
Sammamish kokanee release video, spring 2012
Kokanee fry are released into Laughing Jacobs Creek.
Mar. 30, 2012
Celebration coming to recognize completion of King County’s Grand Ridge Park Trail
Mar. 14, 2012
Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste collection to Bothell-Kenmore, March 23-25
Mar. 13, 2012
Take a hike, or a ride, on a more enjoyable Burke-Gilman Trail in Lake Forest Park
With improvements complete, King County and trail users celebrate reopening of popular trail
Mar. 6, 2012
External article, Issaquah Press
King County plan for creek, lake is under review
Jan. 27, 2012
King County’s residents weigh in on river management priorities through survey
The Watershed Report (external link)
Narrated entirely by local high school students, the Watershed Report is an award winning series of video reports on positive sustainability trends in the 13 school districts and 27 cities of the greater Lake Washington Watershed.
Jan. 13, 2012
Volunteer for Feb. 4 native plant salvage and help keep King County naturally green
Jan. 4, 2012
External article, Sammamish Review
Sammamish Landing waterfront park to open in spring
Jan. 3, 2012
External article, Issaquah Press
Save Lake Sammamish founder Joanna Buehler departs
Issaquah trailblazer led efforts to protect lake from threats for decades
Dec. 15, 2011
External article, Seattle Times
Bothell's "last great forest" protected
Habitat of fox, beaver, deer and salmon, Pileated Woodpeckers and Band-tailed Pigeons
Nov. 21, 2011
External report, King5 News
Sammamish Kokanee make surprising run
Nov. 7, 2011
King County officially opens Redmond stretch of East Lake Sammamish Trail
Nov. 3, 2011
Brightwater partnership with IslandWood to broaden environmental education horizons
IslandWood’s support to enhance Brightwater’s educational mission
Oct. 21, 2011
Redmond segment of East Lake Sammamish Trail to open ahead of schedule, under budget
Oct. 20, 2011
Crews stop treated wastewater overflow near Woodinville Pump Station
Oct. 19, 2011
External article, Seattle Times
Beat the drum for homecoming salmon
Oct. 11, 2011
King County’s clean-water utility hosts Brightwater Center open house, Oct. 15
Oct. 11, 2011
Cedar Hills Landfill neighbors invited to Oct. 25 meeting with King County
Oct. 10, 2011
King County public meeting for Lake Allen flooding remedy update set for Oct. 29
Oct. 3, 2011
King County and partners dismayed by feds’ decision to not protect Sammamish kokanee
Sept. 29, 2011
External column, Seattle Times
Brightwater sewage-treatment plant more than a passing fancy
Be a Salmon Watcher
Trainings coming up - Woodinville Sept. 22 and Seattle Oct. 5, 2011
Sept. 21, 2011
Take some time this fall and see majestic returning salmon during ‘Salmon SEEson’
Sept. 20, 2011
External column, Seattle Times
Brightwater is latest milestone in environmental leadership that stretches to 1950s
Wetland restoration in Marymoor Park (external link)
Saturday, September 24
Sept. 20, 2011
External article, Sammamish Review
Skyline students study duck boxes at Hazel Wolf wetlands
Sept. 14, 2011
Public invited to celebrate Brightwater’s grand opening, Sept. 24
Sept. 6. 2011
Help keep tabs on native salmon as a Salmon Watcher Program volunteer
Sept. 6, 2011
Reported odors not related to Brightwater testing and startup
Aug. 30, 2011
Learn about where your garbage goes: Tour King County’s Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Aug. 19, 2011
County’s smart growth agreement protects open space ‘emerald necklace’ around Sammamish
See salmon this season.
Aug. 15, 2011
External article, The Weekly Herald
14 years and $1.8 billion later, Brightwater nearly ready for its first flush
Aug. 3, 2011
External article, Sammamish Review
Residents’ volunteer efforts protect Sammamish’s lakes
July 26, 2011
External article, Issaquah Press
Endangered decision is due soon for Lake Sammamish kokanee
July 12, 2011
External article, Seattle Times
Washington state funds doggy-doo music video to encourage cleaning up after pets
July 8, 2011
Help King County promote recycling and waste reduction, and see Marymoor concerts – free!
July 7, 2011
External article, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce
Brightwater, a place for hands-on environmental education
Brightwater Center educates through programs and exhibits, as well as building design
July 7, 2011
External opinion, Issaquah Reporter
Even in tough times, outdoors still important
June 24, 2011
State funding secured for recreation improvement projects in King County
June 13, 2011
King County Green Schools Program honors 11 Issaquah School District schools
May 26, 2011
External article, Issaquah Press
Legislators preserve dollars for Issaquah outdoor recreation projects
May 10, 2011
May 18 open house to discuss Marymoor Park tree inventory, planting, replacement plan
May 6, 2011
County offers free workshops to help residents tackle tough noxious weeds
Agencies, landowners asked to help stop spread of invasive and noxious plants, including garlic mustard, invasive knotweed and giant hogweed
May 5, 2011
Report: Environmental protections successful at Urban Planned Developments in King County
12-year-long monitoring program of numerous environmental conditions shows stormwater management systems effective
May 2, 2011
Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste collection in Woodinville, May 13-15
April 21, 2011
Earth Day education event takes school outside for 125 students
April 19, 2011
External report, KING 5 News
Kokanee salmon released in creeks near Lake Samammish
April 18, 2011
Release of Lake Sammamish kokanee marks another year of group’s work to restore stock
King County, state, federal and local agencies, plus volunteers, work to restore kokanee through supplementation, habitat protection
Mar. 30, 2011
King County responds to community concerns of high water along Lake Sammamish
Mar. 18, 2011
King County continues ongoing communication with landfill neighbors at April 6 meeting
Mar. 15, 2011
External article, Sammamish Review
Planning Commisson suggests 2 standards for stormwater
Mar. 9, 2011
External article, Seattle Times
Follow route of history on Sammamish River Trail
Mar. 8, 2011
External article, Issaquah Press
State tourism guide spotlights Issaquah
Mar. 3, 2011
East Lake Sammamish Trail paving work requires closure through Redmond stretch
External event, Seattle Times
Learn about Cougar Mountain Wildlife Saturday, Feb. 12
Jan. 25, 2011
External article, Issaquah Press
Cascade Water Alliance seals deal for future Issaquah water supply
Jan. 11, 2011
Nature calls: Help King County Parks plant vegetation, maintain backcountry trails
Jan. 3, 2011
External release, Washington Dept. of Ecology
Educator and creek restorer Wes Yasny honored for environmental work
Jan. 1, 2011
External article, Sammamish Review
Cascade Water Alliance seals deal for future Sammamish water supply
Dec. 20, 2010
Sammamish kokanee recovery continues as King County, partners work to build fish runs
Hatchery program, habitat protection and restoration key to weak stock’s recovery
Dec. 2, 2010
King County flood preparedness videos available in multiple languages
Nov. 30, 2010
Executive signs updated shoreline protections for rivers, lakes and Puget Sound
Nov. 17, 2010
External article, Sammamish Review
Sammamish looks at program to import density from county
Nov. 12, 2010
External article, Issaquah Reporter
Kathy Lambert honored by King Conservation District
Nov. 10, 2010
External article, Sammamish Review
Sammamish to study taking over water district
Nov. 8, 2010
External article, Woodinville Weekly
Woodinville sewage spill is safe, county says
Nov. 8, 2010
External article, Issaquah Press
King County offers free hazardous waste pickup
Nov. 2, 2010
External article, Issaquah Press
Issaquah braces for rain-soaked winter, creek floods
Nov. 2, 2010
King County hosts community meeting Nov. 16 to discuss landfill gas facility
Oct. 22, 2010
Fast action stops sewage overflow near Woodinville
Cleanup under way, flows rerouted while crews complete repairs
Oct. 13, 2010
‘Workers ahead’ on Sammamish Trail during 3-month sewer repair project
Pipe relining will increase system reliability, prevent overflows
Oct. 8, 2010
External article, Issaquah Reporter
A watchful eye on the waters
Oct. 4, 2010
External article, Issaquah Press
County, Washington Trails Association to dedicate Grand Ridge bridge
Sept. 14, 2010
Hundreds celebrate partnership for new rowing boathouse at King County’s Marymoor Park
Sept. 10, 2010
King County, Sammamish Rowing Association celebrate partnership, Marymoor boathouse
See Salmon this Season
Aug. 13, 2010
Warm, dry weather: The perfect time for a trip to the lake…and stinky lake algae?
Aug. 2, 2010
King County Wastemobile in Sammamish Aug. 13-15 for household hazardous waste
July 30, 2010
Be Responsible With Summer Fun on the Water
July 22, 2010
Vandals damage Lake Sammamish data buoy
Replacement cost could reach $60K; King County seeks party responsible
July 7, 2010
External article, Issaquah Press
EPA awards almost $1 million to monitor Issaquah Creek, other streams
July 6, 2010
King County gets $3.6 million in grants to improve water quality, protect habitat
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
Culvert replacement project means two-week detour on King County’s Sammamish River Trail
May 27, 2010
East Lake Sammamish Trail plans take next step
Earth Day 2010 celebration photos
Releasing kokanee fry in Ebright Creek
May 4, 2010
King County Wastemobile in Woodinville May 14-16 for household hazardous waste
April 27, 2010
Sammamish River Trail closes May 3-14 near Marymoor Park for emergency repairs
April 26, 2010
External article, Sammamish Review
Kokanee salmon get a new chance
April 26, 2010
King County gets grant to help communities assess contaminated ‘brownfield’ sites
April 22, 2010
External article, Sammamish Reporter
Happy 'fry'-day | Group celebrates release of kokanee into Ebright Creek
April 21, 2010
Sammamish kokanee numbers boosted as first hatchery-reared fish returned to wild
April 14, 2010
King County Wastemobile in Bothell April 23-25 for household hazardous waste
March 17, 2010
External article, Seattle Times
Mountain bikers build a thrilling new Eastside bike park
Feb. 16, 2010
External article, Issaquah Press
Environmentalists wait to learn fate of Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon
Dec. 25, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Squak Mountain trail is a winter delight
Nov. 24, 2009
Lake Sammamish kokanee get hatchery boost to keep rare fish population from extinction
Nov. 16, 2009
Fertile King County farmland returns to its roots, as much-needed soccer fields are built nearby
Oct. 10, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Mark Taylor honored for his work with Lake Sammamish kokanee
Oct. 7, 2009
External report, KOMO News
Ammonia leak kills fish in Issaquah Creek
Sept. 24, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Take a harvest tour of King County farms
Sept. 13, 2009
External column, Bothell/Kenmore Reporter
Skyview students are tuned into environmental learning
Spot the spawners in the Lake Washington, Cedar and Sammamish Watershed
Jul. 14, 2009
External article, Sammamish Review
King County urges feds to protect kokanee salmon
Jul. 7, 2009
External article, Issaquah Press
County Council urges protection for Lake Samm kokanee
May 28, 2009
Learn more about proposed open space charter amendment at upcoming public meetings
June 15 at 7 p.m. - Redmond Regional Library
May 14, 2009
New trail links popular regional trails, offers easy access to King County’s Marymoor Park
Apr. 28, 2009
Now available: New eco-produced map of King County’s Marymoor Park
Apr. 20, 2009
Partnership developing to preserve habitat, working forest in Raging River headwaters
Apr. 7, 2009
Sammamish River flood map work gets under way
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
Feb. 20, 2009
Public invited to participate in King County’s Stormwater Management Program planning
March 3 meeting in Issaquah, with meetings following in Covington, Redmond
Jan. 30, 2009
Clean up completed following sewer overflow in Woodinville
Jan. 8, 2009
Flooding cuts off residents in East King County
Levee upgrades, farm pads keeping residents and animals safer this year
Jan. 7, 2009
Residents, motorists urged to stay safe as King County experiences historic flooding
Oct. 29, 2008
King County seeks volunteers for Nov. 1 native plant salvage work in Maple Valley, Sammamish
Oct. 23, 2008
Sims to host joint annual forum for King County Unincorporated Area Councils
See Salmon this Season
Aug. 12, 2008
Big chinook salmon return highlights need to continue watershed recovery efforts
Aug. 6, 2008
Brightwater project crew investigating reports of turbidity in Bothell’s Horse Creek
May 6, 2008
Lake Sammamish salmon recovery to get boost
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans investigation of kokanee stock’s crash
March 31, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
How Brightwater soared to $1.8 billion - and why you're paying more
Jan. 22, 2008
Proposed statewide medicine take-back bill would protect people and environment
Successful pilot take-back project helps frame state legislation
Jan. 22, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Finally, a safe, environmental way to get rid of old medicine
Jan. 16, 2008
King County’s Native Plant Salvage Program seeks volunteers for habitat restoration
Jan. 16, 2008
Partnership will lead to mountain bike course at King County’s Duthie Hill Park
Jan. 22, 2008
Proposed statewide medicine take-back bill would protect people and environment
Successful pilot take-back project helps frame state legislation
Jan. 22, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Finally, a safe, environmental way to get rid of old medicine
Jan. 16, 2008
King County’s Native Plant Salvage Program seeks volunteers for habitat restoration
Jan. 16, 2008
Partnership will lead to mountain bike course at King County’s Duthie Hill Park
Dec. 21, 2007
King County added to federal flood relief
Residents and businesses now eligible for aid
Dec. 21, 2007
News release, Seattle P-I
Issaquah gets grant to protect salmon
Dec. 20, 2007
King County watersheds share $8.3 million in state funds for salmon habitat protection, restoration
Dec. 5, 2007
King County responds to wastewater overflow in Bothell
Dec. 4, 2007
King County responds to wastewater overflows caused by Monday’s rainstorm
Dec. 3, 2007
External article, Everett Herald
Maltby targeted for new parks from Brightwater money
Nov. 29, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
New trail gives Issaquah access
Nov. 20, 2007
Sammamish unveils LEED-certified City Hall
'Silver'-rated project is first of several for new 'green' Sammamish Commons
Oct. 24, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
Kokanee fail to garner protection
Oct. 22, 2007
Education comes through volunteering at Brightwater habitat restoration event
Oct. 17, 2007
Lend a hand digging local plants with King County’s Native Plant Salvage Program
July 19, 2007
Household hazardous waste recycling easy; Wastemobile in Issaquah Aug. 3-5
July 17, 2007
International interest in Brightwater Plant innovations
Habitat design team invited to teach in South Korea
Jun. 20, 2007
Brightwater Environmental Education/Community Center receives state grant
Apr. 24, 2007
Guided tours, volunteer work party at Soaring Eagle Regional Park
Hiking, biking and running tours, plus park clean-up party, set for April 28
Apr. 23, 2007
Sign up for Brightwater habitat restoration tours, April 28
Apr. 13, 2007
Sims honors Rep. Norm Dicks, 13 others with Green Globe Awards
Leader in Water Quality Protection:
Terry Lavender, Bear Creek
Apr. 8, 2007
External Article,Seattle P-I
Green treatment given to site of Brightwater sewage treatment plant
Mar. 21, 2007
External Article, Seattle Times
"Zero-energy" homes planned in Issaquah
A "zero-energy" home is designed to produce as much energy as it consumes
Mar. 9, 2007
Brightwater habitat project draws international visitors
Feb. 20, 2007
Public invited to tour Brightwater habitat restoration site, March 3
Dec. 29, 2006
Volunteers needed to clear storm debris at King County’s Marymoor Park
Nov. 28, 2006
King County to again offer free disposal of debris from flood damage, Dec. 2-3
Nov. 13, 2006
Sims pays tribute to Harvey Manning
Long-time trails and wildlands preservation advocate leaves legacy of habitat protection
Nov. 7, 2006, 9:45pm
Executive Sims visits flooded areas in King County
Nov. 7, 2006, 8:30pm
Additional Emergency Shelters open in Bellevue and Renton
Nov. 7, 2006, 4:45pm
Need for residents to report flood damages
Nov. 7, 2006, 2pm
Sims: Heavy rain, historic flooding underscore need for flood-protection upgrades
Nov. 6, 2006
King County Executive issues emergency proclamation due to river system flooding
Nov. 6, 2006
Major flooding expected as heavy rain pushes Snoqualmie, Tolt rivers to Phase IV flood alert
Oct 20, 2006
King County seeks public input in developing permanent East Lake Sammamish Trail
Oct. 9, 2006
External link, King County Journal
Issaquah wants to take green to the extreme
Oct. 6, 2006
External link, Seattle Times
Salmon to hog all the action in Issaquah's "wild" festival
May 26, 2006
King County opens new trails in Taylor Mountain Forest
May 18, 2006
Grease-blocked sewer pipe causes overflow in Bellevue
April 5, 2006
King County staff respond to wastewater spill
March 21, 2006
Sims predicts East Lake Sammamish Trail will become cherished regional treasure
Feb. 9, 2006
King County offers volunteer opportunities on trail, environmental restoration projects
Jan. 13, 2006
County crews complete repairs, reopen Issaquah-Hobart Road ahead of schedule
Jan. 13, 2006
Half of Marymoor Park's popular off-leash dog area closed due to flood waters
Jan. 12, 2006
King County responding to wet weather, flooding
Jan. 11, 2006, 4:30 p.m.
King County Flood Warning Center monitoring flows as Green, White rivers stay at Phase Three alert status
Jan. 10, 2006, 10:30 p.m.
King County Flood Warning Center raises flood alert level on Green River, Issaquah Creek
Dec. 29, 2005
Building on a rural property? King County can help with the new guidelines
Nov. 19, 2005
External Link, Seattle Times
Swamp Creek littered with garbage
Nov. 4, 2005
Wet weather helps push back tentative opening for part of East Lake Sammamish Interim Use Trail
Oct. 28, 2005
King County agreement preserves farmland, creates new athletic fields in Sammamish Valley
Sept. 23, 2005
Hearing on SR-9 property transfer
July 28, 2005
East Lake Sammamish Trail Groundbreaking
July 28, 2005
Bring your batteries, bulbs and pesticides to the King County Wastemobile, Aug. 5-7 in Issaquah
July 28, 2005
Get a Free Car Wash Kit and Keep Pollution Out of Streams and Puget Sound
July 24, 2005
External Link, Seattle Times
How clean is your beach?
June 27, 2005
Plan to ensure salmon can thrive in state's most urban watershed wins approval
June 24, 2005
King County to enhance streams at Brightwater site with fallen trees from highway project
June 22, 2005
External link, Seattle Times
Trying to solve the mystery of the 200,000 missing salmon
June 8, 2005
Survey finds more users on regional trails
32 percent of trail users commuting to work or school
June 2, 2005
Mountains to Sound Greenway Days Festival - Time to lace up your hiking boots!
May 10, 2005
East Lake Sammamish Trail clears final permitting hurdle
April 21, 2005
Earth Day volunteers needed to care for native wildflowers in Cougar Mountain meadow
Brightwater Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Available
Proposed Brightwater Regional Wastewater Treatment System
March 18, 2005
King County promises to protect water quality while building Brightwater Treatment Plant
March 14, 2005
Sims hires rural liaison
March 10, 2005
Woodinville-area workshop aims to help farm and horse owners work with new regulations
Feb. 2, 2005
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
Redmond reclaiming its river
Project restoring the Sammamish to a wild state
Jan. 12, 2005
Purchase of surplus county land to help farmers market, innovative ag projects sprout in Woodinville
Nov. 27, 2004
(External Link, Seattle Times)
Local governments' salmon-saving plan up for public review
Nov 23, 2004
Repair work will partially close Sammamish River Trail in Woodinville Nov. 29 and 30
Jan.28, 2004
King County seeks volunteers to help salvage native plants near Newcastle and give them new life
Route 9 site chosen for Brightwater Treatment Plant
Dec. 1, 2003
External link: Seattle Times
Engineers use drains to deter busy beavers
» The Beaver Deceiver
Nov. 28, 2003
County Executive Sims to announce decision for location of Brightwater wastewater treatment facilities
REPORT:The Current Status of Kokanee in the Greater Lake Washington Watershed
Oct. 31, 2003
King County invites volunteers to salvage native plants
Oct 8, 2003
Reclaimed water for Sammamish Valley to flow from new source
Oct 8, 2003
Reclaimed water for Sammamish Valley to flow from new source
Aug. 29, 2003
External link: Enterprise News
Mussels' troubles in creek are topic of study
Tests may find problems with Bear Creek
Jul. 29, 2004
Community meeting Aug. 10 in Woodinville on design, mitigation for Brightwater treatment system
Jul. 16, 2004
Public meeting on Safety Relief Point permit application - July 29
Jan. 17, 2003
New King County committee strives to protect region's groundwater
Nov. 8, 2002
King County seeking comments on environmental review of proposed reclaimed water facility in Sammamish Valley
Oct. 11, 2002
New King County committees strive to protect region's groundwater
Oct. 10, 2002
Partnership creates unique legacy near Redmond for recreation, and the environment
Oct. 8, 2002
External link, Seattle Times
New stream course attracting salmon
Sept. 18, 2002
Sims recommends protection of ecological lands
Protection of habitat lands critical to endangered fish and other wildlife that represent high priorities on Issaquah Creek and Cottage Lake Creek.
Sept. 9, 2002
Salmon eager to "test-swim" new stream created by King County Roads
Aug. 29, 2002
Salmon Watcher Program: A distinctly northwest volunteer experience
June 13, 2002
Community open house June 20 on water reuse in the Sammamish Valley
May 13, 2002
Judge dismisses challenge to East Lake Sammamish Trail; construction to continue on interim trail
Land and Water steward training: applications due February 22, 2002
Nov. 13, 2001
Public meeting set to consider Sammamish restoration plan
Nov. 3, 2001
Sims lends support to Sammamish Restoration Plan at ReLeaf event
Oct. 25, 2001
King County seeks volunteers to dig native plants in Issaquah
Sammamish Releaf
Help plant 4,000 native plants and pull invasive weeds.
June 15, 2001
(External link: Eastside Journal)
Sammamish Plateau faces water fines, restrictions - Aquifer below halfway point; conservation now negligible
June 5, 2001
Issaquah students to help restore habitat on Saturday
May 31, 2001
"Drought Proof" Sammamish River water solutions announced
Oct. 12, 2000
Volunteers needed Oct. 21 for Sammamish Stewardship Saturday: A part of The Big Help
Oct. 12, 2000
Sims launches King County Salmon Cam
Aug. 30, 2000
External link, Seattle Times
Hydrant vandals loose a flood of complaints
Aug. 16, 2000
Land swap on Sammamish Plateau will enhance new regional park
