Tag: King County
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Looking for a holiday activity? Shop year-round and special farmers markets
As we head into winter, don’t forget to support your local farmers and growers working hard to provide food for the community throughout the year. Be sure to visit King County’s year-round and seasonal farmers markets for high-quality foods, artisanal…
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Major projects completed in 2024 connect communities, protect water quality, improve habitat, and reduce carbon pollution
Our employees and partners completed major projects in 2024 – including a few record-setting achievements – that better connect communities, protect water quality, improve habitat, reduce flood risks, and cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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‘Salmon SEEson’ returns: Spot fish coming home to spawn in King County rivers and streams
Strong returns of oceangoing chinook salmon and rare Lake Sammamish kokanee salmon are among the highlights of salmon-viewing opportunities along many King County rivers and streams this fall. Details on self-guided and interactive viewing opportunities are on the Salmon SEEson…
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La Niña predicted to return to King County, prepare for a potentially active flood season
Flooding is the most common natural disaster in King County. Scientists expect that La Niña, a natural weather pattern of cooler and wetter weather, will happen this fall and winter, creating the potential for an active flood season in the…
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King County partners with Second Use to reduce waste – one door, lamp, or kitchen sink at a time
Whether you’re a DIY home repair expert, a vintage furniture aficionado, or just in the market for some lightly used plumbing fixtures, home reuse stores are an irreplaceable resource to find hidden gems at a reasonable price. They also give…
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King County historic preservation architect Todd Scott receives national honors for public service
From 1840s log cabins to mid-century modern homes, Todd Scott has a deep appreciation and passion for historic buildings. Scott spent his career saving historic homes, buildings, and entire historic neighborhoods, uplifting the stories they hold and the roles they…
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King County included in $4.4 million federal grant to explore compost impacts on local farms
King County is a contributor to a recently awarded $4.4 million grant from United States Department of Agriculture. USDA is funding 88 on-farm compost trials across three states with this grant, which will be managed by the United States Composting…
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Take the King County Local Food Initiative survey to help shape the program’s actions in its second decade
The Local Food Initiative is for every resident of King County – from eaters to farmers to truck drivers, from urban, rural, and suburban areas. The LFI guides policy and funding to shape the future of the food that is…
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King County’s Vashon Recycling and Transfer Station achieves zero energy certification, with more climate successes on the horizon
With installation of a new solar array and other energy-saving features completed, the Vashon Recycling and Transfer Station has been Zero Energy Certified by the International Living Future Institute, meaning that over the course of a year the facility generates…
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How King County farmers considering organic certification can benefit from USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program with Tilth Alliance
Transitioning more farms to organic practices is a goal of the United States Department of Agriculture, and since late 2022 the USDA has been working with regional partners to develop the Transition to Organic Partnership Program. TOPP is part of…