2009 DNRP archived news releases

King County Agricultural and Forestry Program recipient of King Conservation District’s “Rock Award”
Awards program spotlights programs, municipalities and individuals

Repair work continues on Kenmore sinkhole
Tunnel construction on the Brightwater project is again under way amid careful monitoring as county contractors repair a sinkhole discovered on a Kenmore street Sunday morning.

Brightwater project staff respond to Kenmore sinkhole
Engineers and construction managers with King County's Brightwater Treatment System project are investigating the cause of a sinkhole discovered early this morning at the intersection of 61st Avenue Northeast and Northeast 195th Street in Kenmore.

Improve your community: King County seeks applications for Youth Sports Facility Grants
A program that has awarded nearly $10 million in grants and contributed to more than 250 new or renovated athletic fields throughout King County is once again seeking applications for new projects.

Become an expert in recycling, preventing waste
Register now for King County’s ‘Master Recycler Composter’ Program

Household hazardous waste collection season starts March 6 with Auburn visit of Wastemobile
King County's popular program enters 20th year of safeguarding environment

Wastemobile visits Federal Way March 13-15 for household hazardous waste collection
King County's popular program continues 20th year of safeguarding environment

King County’s Memorial Pet Garden a peaceful place to celebrate your animal companion’s life
A pet is a treasured member of families across King County, and their passing can be a traumatic and difficult time. King County Parks offers the perfect setting for celebrating your pet’s special place in your life – the Memorial Pet Garden in Marymoor Park.

Save ‘green’ on your produce bill by growing veggies in your own King County garden plot
The benefits of growing your own vegetables can go far beyond a healthy meal. Gardening is proven to be a great stress reducer, provides exercise and helps stretch a family’s food budget.

King County wants to hear ideas of farming’s future
Agriculture focus of March 12 meeting in Enumclaw; Vashon meeting in April