The Evergreen May newsletter
Evergreen
May 24, 2023
Safer, easier recycling for South King County
Our Solid Waste Division hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its South County Recycling and Transfer Station in Algona. The state-of-the-art station will make it safer and easier for South King County households and businesses to recycle materials, compost yard waste, and dispose hazardous materials, contributing to our Re+ initiative to cut countywide greenhouse gas emissions.
Group at a ground breaking [ [link removed] ]
*Watch the video* [ [link removed] ]
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Success for people, salmon, orcas on the Cedar River
Cedar River Restoration Project
Our Water and Land Resources Division completed a major project that restored a nearly mile-long segment of the Cedar River to a more natural state, simultaneously reducing flood risks, improving salmon habitat, and providing more food for Puget Sound orcas. It’s the latest example of what we’re achieving throughout King County with Clean Water Healthy Habitat. Learn more: [link removed] [ [link removed] ]
*Watch the video* [ [link removed] ]
We want your feedback on a park ranger program for King County Parks
Parks survey. Children playing at a park playground.
We heard from the community that they’d like to see a park ranger program for King County Parks. Help us design a program [ [link removed] ] that can help all park visitors feel supported.
King County Parks would like your help to define the *roles and responsibilities* of a proposed park ranger program. Share your feedback through an online survey [ [link removed] ], open now through May 31.
*Take the survey* [ [link removed] ]
Award-winning communications
sound buoy on SoundGuardian
Our Public Affairs team received awards in four categories from the National Association of Government Communicators [ [link removed] ], the most prestigious awards in our industry. We received 1st place awards for Working Without a Net category for a hosting a dual livestream aboard our research vessel, SoundGuardian. We also won 1st place for our news release announcing Executive Constantine’s proposal to rapidly accelerate King County’s capacity to protect open space.
*See more of our award-winning work* [ [link removed] ]
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An industrial mechanic at home at West Point Treatment Plant
WTD blog [ [link removed] ]
What did it take to become a female operator? Ask Pam Restovic.
WTD blog pam [ [link removed] ]
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Social media spotlight: WTD's South Treatment Plant
Wes Anderson trend WTD [ [link removed] ]
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Trailhead Direct is back
Trailhead direct, hello old friend
Trailhead Direct, our transit-to-trails service, is back with stops at trailheads near Mount Si, Mount Teneriffe, and Little Si.
*Route schedule* [ [link removed] ]
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In the news: KING-5
Dangerous cookware still for sale despite warnings from King County health experts
*Watch the story* [ [link removed] ]
If you encounter paywalls or articles requiring a subscription, Seattle Public Library [ [link removed] ] and the King County Library System [ [link removed] ] offer ways to read magazines and newspapers with a library account. [ [link removed] ]
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Social media spotlight: SWD's Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Wes Anderson Trend SWD [ [link removed] ]
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Movies at Marymoor returns
Movies at Marymoor
BECU Outdoor Movies at King County's Marymoor Park return July 6 with food trucks, entertainment, and dog-friendly events.
*See the lineup* [ [link removed] ]
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In the news: The Seattle Times
Why King County beaches may close, reopen more often this spring and summer
*Read more* [ [link removed] ]
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