Tag: King County
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Investing in climate solutions: King County awards $2.3 million to 14 innovative projects that reduce waste
King County last spring announced the Re+ Circular Economy grant recipients, awarding $2.3 million to 14 innovative projects aimed at reducing waste and increasing reuse and recycling. Each funded project contributes to Re+, King County’s initiative to reinvent the region’s…
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UPDATE: Flood Warning Center closes as minor flood threat eases along Snoqualmie River UPDATE: King County closes Flood Warning Center but will continue monitoring rainfall UPDATE – 2:15 p.m., Jan. 28, 2024 – With rainfall easing and little precipitation in…
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Lettuce Help Center: A Hub for Rejected Food Without a Market
Reposted from Washington Department of Ecology Congratulations to Cascadia Produce LLC, for being awarded an Industrial Symbiosis grant from the Department of Commerce. In partnership with the Seattle Good Business Network and Cedar Grove Composting, Cascadia produce’s project called Lettuce…
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2023: Completing major projects, starting new ones to shape a more resilient, sustainable future
2023 has been a productive year on multiple fronts, completing major projects that protect water quality, improve habitat, reduce flood risks, and better connect communities. We also kickstarted several new ones that will produce measurable results for generations to come. …
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Director True: At the end of a 39-year career, I am more optimistic than ever about our future – and for good reason
I’ve had the honor to write many end-of-year messages during my career, always appreciating the opportunity to congratulate all the employees and partners who contributed to shared achievements. This year’s message is particularly meaningful for me because it is my…
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Update: Flood Warning Center closing
Flood Warning Center closes as rainfall eases and minor flood threat recedes on Snoqualmie River UPDATE – Dec. 10 – 1:45 p.m.With rainfall easing and little precipitation in the immediate forecast, we closed our Flood Warning Center at 1:30 p.m.…
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Falling River Meats opens local, ethical, and sustainable deli in North Bend
Tucked into an unassuming storefront in historic downtown North Bend is an inspiring vision of the future of King County’s food system. The smells of fresh bread and sizzling beef are as enticing as the cases of fresh cuts of…
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2022 Farmers Market Report: King County markets coming back strong from pandemic lows
King County has been collecting and publishing annual data about King County farmers markets for years, allowing market vendors, local food advocates, and farmers market managers to understand the state of the farmers market sector and make proactive changes in…
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WSDA now accepting applications for Local Food System Infrastructure Grants
Small- and medium-sized farmers and ranchers are the heart of King County’s local food system. However, many of these producers operate at thin margins and can find it difficult to save up the capital necessary for infrastructure improvements to expand…
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Centering frontline communities in climate resilience grant
Globally, climate change is understood as one of the biggest challenges of our time. Locally, King County is a recognized leader on climate, establishing ambitious goals and targets in the 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) for addressing this crisis.…