Author: Chad Lewis
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VIDEO: A unique salmon recovery partnership in King County has proven to be an effective model for collective impact
A unique salmon recovery partnership in King County has proven to be a successful model for collective impact
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VIDEO: How King County’s on-the-ground Flood Patrol is helping reinforce levees before they break and mobilize rapid repairs if they breach
Summary King County’s Flood Patrol provides real-time, on-the-ground monitoring of levees that make the regional emergency response more effective. News King County’s Flood Patrol has provided on-the-ground monitoring night and day throughout the historic flood, coordinating with partner agencies to…
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VIDEO: Flood Patrol’s quick response helped a community evacuate flooding on the White River
It was just after midnight Tuesday when Josh Kubo and Craig Garric – two members of King County’s Flood Patrol – were inspecting a flood barrier along the White River when water seeping through suddenly became a breach. As soon…
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How King County got people out of harm’s way and better protected homes and infrastructure years before the current flooding
Summary King County’s multi-benefit approach to floodplain restoration has reduced flood risks to people, homes, and infrastructure while also improving habitat for fish and wildlife. News Major floodplain restoration projects completed in recent years by the King County Department of…