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Sept. 18, 2009
External article, Seattle Times
Green River needs higher levees -- quickly

Sept. 10, 2009
External report, KIRO TV News
Flood Insurance Buyers: Know What Is Covered video

Sept. 14, 2009
Triplett proposes $40 million to shore up Green River levees and prepare county services for potential flood

It's Salmon Seeson again!Spot the spawners in the Lake Washington, Cedar and Sammamish Watershed

Aug. 28, 2009
It’s summer: The perfect time to think about … flood insurance?
Don’t wait for flood season; it takes 30 days for a policy to kick in

Jul. 14, 2009
Busy flood levee construction season gets under way along King County rivers
Ambitious work schedule follows emergency repairs from winter storms

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

Jan. 11, 2008
King County crews make progress opening and repairing flood-damage roads and levees
Flood Warning Center closes as river levels drop

Jan. 11, 2008
King County staff and volunteers pull out the stops to help Pacific flood victims clean up

Jan. 10, 2008
Damage assessment and debris removal begin as flooding recedes
King County and city officials help residents clean up flood debris

Jan. 10, 2008
Emergency repairs under way to flood-damaged levees
Safety information available for citizens returning to damaged homes

Jan. 9, 2008
Historic flows, significant road and structure damage visible as King County Executive tours flood damaged communities

Jan. 8, 2008
Flooding cuts off residents in East King County
Levee upgrades, farm pads keeping residents and animals safer this year

Jan. 7, 2008
Residents, motorists urged to stay safe as King County experiences historic flooding

Nov. 7, 2008
Sims pledges to ‘Eat Local for Thanksgiving,’ encourages food purchases from area farms

Sept. 25, 2008
Flood protection achievements outlined in King County Flood Control Zone District report
Tens of millions of dollars slated for projects across King County

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