Provides recent news, reports, data, activities, grants and organizations related to the White River and the area draining into it.
Dec. 10, 2010
King County prepared for wet weather, urges citizens to get ready, stay ready
King County Flood Alerts helps people stay safe during flood season
Dec. 6, 2010
External article, The News Tribune
A comprehensive look at the future of flooding
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. 4, 2010
Brief phone survey of King County floodplain residents aimed at improving safety
Oct. 31, 2010
External column, Seattle Times
Recession, not water creates new King County flood crisis
Oct. 29, 2010
Ag Commission headed to Enumclaw Plateau to explore future of King County farming
Oct. 29, 2010
External article, The News Tribune
New life begins for Hylebos Creek
Oct. 5, 2010
King County adds pumps to its flood fight for City of Pacific this flood season
Oct. 5, 2010
County leaders mark 50 years of flood warning services, urge preparedness
Floodplain residents encouraged to make safety plans, sign up for flood alerts
July 6, 2010
King County gets $3.6 million in grants to improve water quality, protect habitat
June 19, 2010
External article, Federal Way Mirror
Friends of the Hylebos downsizes; conservation efforts will continue
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
May 5, 2010
External article, Auburn Reporter
Constantine huddles with Pacific leaders
April 1, 2010
King County Flood Control District hazard mitigation draft plan available for review
Public comments are invited on potential hazards and mitigation plans
Jan. 12, 2010
External opinion, Seattle Times
New-school techniques to minimize flooding at Mount Rainier and elsewhere
Jan. 3, 2010
External article, Seattle Times
Rainier's rocks are filling riverbeds
Nov. 13, 2009
King County adds new alert system to public safety tools for flood season
Oct. 7, 2009
King County, Army Corps of Engineers bringing extra flood protection to Pacific
Sept. 17, 2009 public meeting
White River flood safety information presentation
Apr. 21, 2009
External opinion, Seattle Times
Lake Tapps, water for fish, cities and recreation
Mar. 24, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
March 31 is deadline to apply for storm-damage assistance
Mar. 13, 2009
Wastemobile visits Federal Way March 20-22
Jan. 31, 2009
FEMA Opens Disaster Recovery Center In King County
Jan. 31, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Flooding victims in 8 counties can request federal help
Jan. 30, 2009
Presidential declaration of disaster issued for flood event in King County
Jan. 27, 2009
King County residents affected by flooding can receive vouchers for free flood debris disposal
Jan. 26, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Flood maps missed mark; Pacific homeowners got soaked
Jan. 12, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
King County to open flood-damage hotline
Jan. 12, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
As nature's buffers disappear, flooding becomes routine in Puget Sound region
Jan. 11, 2009
King County crews make progress opening and repairing flood-damage roads and levees
Flood Warning Center closes as river levels drop
Jan. 11, 2009
King County staff and volunteers pull out the stops to help Pacific flood victims clean up
Jan. 10, 2009
Damage assessment and debris removal begin as flooding recedes
King County and city officials help residents clean up flood debris
Jan. 11, 2009
King County responds to urgent needs of Pacific flood victims in first steps of recovery
Silt from the White River leaves mess for almost 100 homeowners
Jan. 8, 2009
White River reaches Phase III flood alert level as flood-control dam releases raise flows
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
Dec. 12, 2008
Next phase of habitat restoration work starts soon at Snoqualmie River’s Chinook Bend
Nov. 13, 2008
White River rising to Phase II flood alert level as flood control dam creates storage capacity
Oct. 14, 2008
Oct. 22 meeting in Enumclaw set to discuss new flood maps, flood study for the White River
July 27, 2008
External opinion, Seattle Times
Water for fish and cities
July 11, 2008
External opinion, Seattle Times
The land clash: Can we preserve the green?
July 11, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
County's dilemma: Cut trees or lose federal funds
Greenery on Washington levees must go, feds say
June 25, 2008
Flood levee repairs get under way throughout King County
First 55 projects undertaken by countywide Flood Control Zone District
March 2, 2008
External News, Seattle Times
Protecting land's natural beauty
Feb. 12, 2008
Acquiring land on Enumclaw Plateau’s Mt. Peak protects open space, enhances public access
Dec. 20, 2007
King County watersheds share $8.3 million in state funds for salmon habitat protection, restoration
Aug. 31, 2007
External News, Seattle Times
White River dam blocks thousands of pink salmon
Mar. 27, 2007
April 16 workshop will provide farmers with tips on obtaining permits
Mar. 16, 2007
Sixth-annual Small Farm Expo slated for March 24 in Enumclaw
Mar. 12, 2007, 12 noon
Phase II flood alerts issued for Green, White rivers
Jan. 26, 2006
King County hosts Enumclaw public workshop for shoreline management review, Feb. 7
March 2, 2008
External News, Seattle Times
Protecting land's natural beauty
Feb. 12, 2008
Acquiring land on Enumclaw Plateau’s Mt. Peak protects open space, enhances public access
Dec. 20, 2007
King County watersheds share $8.3 million in state funds for salmon habitat protection, restoration
Aug. 31, 2007
External News, Seattle Times
White River dam blocks thousands of pink salmon
Mar. 27, 2007
April 16 workshop will provide farmers with tips on obtaining permits
Mar. 16, 2007
Sixth-annual Small Farm Expo slated for March 24 in Enumclaw
Mar. 12, 2007, 12 noon
Phase II flood alerts issued for Green, White rivers
Jan. 26, 2006
King County hosts Enumclaw public workshop for shoreline management review, Feb. 7
Nov. 9, 2006, 4:30pm
Sims proposes to waive disposal fees for residents with flood damage
Nov. 9, 2006, 2:30pm
River flows dropping, flood patrol teams monitoring rivers
Nov. 9, 2006, 7:30am
Planned water releases continue
Nov. 8, 2006, 4:30pm
White River flows increase, creating moderate flooding conditions
Nov. 8, 2006, 7:30am
Dangerous conditions persist even as river levels drop
Nov. 7, 2006, 9:45pm
Executive Sims visits flooded areas in King County
Nov. 6, 2006
King County Executive issues emergency proclamation due to river system flooding
Oct. 17, 2006
USDA Rural Development to present grant to King County for renewable energy project
Executive Proposed 2006 King County Flood Hazard Management Plan
Water and Land Resources Division
Small Farm Expo
March 18 at the King County Fairgrounds in Enumclaw
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, 11:15 a.m.
King County Flood Warning Center expands flood alerts to Green, White rivers
June 21, 2005
Learn how to fight green invaders
King County offers Noxious Weed Workshop for rural landowners
Mar. 14, 2005
Sims hires rural liaison
Mar. 9, 2005
'Global warming-like' conditions prompt Sims to lay out King County's immediate, future water planning efforts
Executive says King County won't hesitate to enact drought-response plan
Feb. 25, 2005
Small Farm Expo on March 19 puts tools for success in the hands of small acreage landowners
4 p.m. Jan. 18, 2005
Flood alerts issued for Green and White rivers in south King County
» Critical Areas Package - CAO Resources
» Aquatic Areas Fact Sheet (Acrobat PDF)
Sept. 23, 2004
Three-Day Wastemobile Event comes to Federal Way
Feasibility Study: Anaerobic Digesters for King County Dairies
Oct. 8, 2003
External link - Seattle Times
Tacoma bay's cleanup closer to conclusion
