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Water and Land Resources in King County, Washington State

Water and land topics
King County watersheds
Resources you can use
Index of services
Related organizations

Report a drainage or water quality problem

Surface water design manual

Dispose hazardous waste
Look up the wastemobile schedule or year-round sites to dispose household hazardous waste

About WLR

Video: Winter flooding, 2008-2009 season (external link, 44.47 min.) Video
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Learn how storms and weather affected King County last winter (2008-2009) and how King County responds to flood emergencies.

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that care for our environment.

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Our Mission
King County Water and Land Resources Division is helping to protect King County’s water and lands so that its citizens can enjoy them safely today, and for generations to come.
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News and announcements

Agricultural Drainage Assistance Projects:

Construction of farm pads on Snoqualmie Valley farms
Notice of determination of non-significance under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA)

King County family fun!King County Family Fun!
Resources, games, fun facts, tricks and tips to reduce your carbon footprint and green up your ride, home and garden

May 21, 2009
Public comment sought on proposed minor changes to floodplain management rules
Public meeting set for June 2; online and written comments also accepted

May 18, 2009
External article, Seattle P-I
Swine flu return, severe flooding big King County concerns

Apr. 20, 2009
Partnership developing to preserve habitat, working forest in Raging River headwaters

Mar. 18, 2009
Public meeting in Auburn: Learn about Howard Hanson Dam, Green River safety March 31
-Meeting notice

Mar. 10, 2009
King County Agricultural and Forestry Program recipient of King Conservation District’s “Rock Award”
Awards program spotlights programs, municipalities and individuals

Jan. 12, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
As nature's buffers disappear, flooding becomes routine in Puget Sound region

Model Low Impact Development Strategies for Big Box Retail Stores