We are committed to providing outstanding customer service to news organizations, offering access to our facilities, operations, and experts who make our science-based approaches to environmental stewardship accessible to general audiences.
We can assist reporters with a wide range of storytelling opportunities that include producing climate solutions, restoring habitat, conserving open spaces, protecting water quality, reducing waste, and promoting equitable access to parks and trails.
Here’s an interactive map of storytelling opportunities.
Media contacts
Director’s Office
Doug Williams, Media Relations Coordinator
Email | 206-477-4543
Can assist with department-wide initiatives, climate action, land conservation, local food, flooding, historic preservation.
Wastewater Treatment Division
Akiko Oda, Public Information Officer
Email | 206-263-9418
Can assist with wastewater treatment, clean water projects, Resource Recovery, climate-resilient infrastructure
Parks and Recreation Division
Eleanor Lee, Strategic Communications Officer
Email | 206-477-4530
Can assist with regional parks, trails, park events and activities
Water and Land Resources Division
Saffa Bardaro, Communications Manager
Email | 206-477-4610
Can assist with salmon recovery, farmland preservation, fish passage restoration, flood preparedness, forestry, habitat restoration, noxious weeds, stormwater management, and water quality monitoring
Solid Waste Division
Joe Basile, Public Information Officer
Email | 206-848-096
Can assist with recycling and waste services, recycling and transfer stations, circular economy, Re+ initiative, green buildings, Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Hazardous Waste Management Program
Marqise Allen, Strategic Communications Officer
Email | 206-798-5465
Can assist with hazardous waste disposal, alternatives to hazardous products, and residential and business hazardous waste services