2011 DNRP archived news releases

Executive Constantine, Flood Control District praise signing of legislation protecting flood funds
King County Executive Dow Constantine and King County Flood Control District Chair Julia Patterson today joined city mayors in thanking the state legislature and Gov. Christine Gregoire for passage of EHB 1969, which protects critical funding for flood risk reduction efforts.

Report: Environmental protections successful at Urban Planned Developments in King County
A long-term monitoring program of two Urban Planned Developments (UPDs) in unincorporated King County shows that measures taken to protect water quality, fish and wildlife, and other environmental features have been successful.

King County seeks ‘Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction’ candidates
To encourage increased recycling rates, King County wants to put a spotlight on area businesses with exceptional recycling programs through a new feature, the Best Workplaces for Recycling and Waste Reduction Honor Roll.

Wastemobile: Household hazardous waste collection in Woodinville, May 13-15
Vashon-Maury Island residents can safely dispose of old car batteries, oil, paint and other household hazardous waste when the Wastemobile continues its 22nd year of service with a stop on Vashon, April 22-24.

King County recognizes Wildfire Awareness Week, May 1-7
Wildfire Awareness Week is May 1-7, and King County’s Forestry Program is working with area fire districts and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources to raise awareness and help communities take steps to keep their homes and families safe in the event of fire.

Trail running series returns to King County’s Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park
One of the most popular trail-running events in the Pacific Northwest returns to King County's Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park this month. The ninth-annual Scott Cougar Mountain Trail Running Series begins its 2011 season May 14 with a five-mile run – the first of five races on a portion of Cougar Mountain’s scenic trail network.

Proposed combined sewer overflow projects pose no significant environmental impacts
King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) today issued an environmental review of two proposed projects to control combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in Puget Sound near West Seattle and North Beach. The reviews were conducted in accordance with the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA).

King County honors local companies for complying with discharge regulations
Local companies that met or exceeded wastewater discharge permit requirements in 2010 earned environmental awards from King County’s Industrial Waste Program.

Executive calls to keep monthly sewer rate flat in 2012
King County Executive Dow Constantine called for keeping monthly sewer rates stable for 2012 under a proposal sent today to the Metropolitan King County Council.

Earth Day education event takes school outside for 125 students
Students from the Northshore School Districts received a hands-on lesson in environmental stewardship yesterday at the Brightwater regional wastewater treatment system’s “North 40” habitat site near Woodinville.