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 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.
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Success for people, salmon, orcas on the Cedar River
 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: https://bit.ly/41ZJWBT
We want your feedback on a park ranger program for King County Parks
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We heard from the community that they’d like to see a park ranger program for King County Parks. Help us design a program 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, open now through May 31.
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Our Public Affairs team received awards in four categories from the National Association of Government Communicators, 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.
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An industrial mechanic at home at West Point Treatment Plant
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What did it take to become a female operator? Ask Pam Restovic.
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Social media spotlight: WTD's South Treatment Plant
Trailhead Direct is back
Trailhead Direct, our transit-to-trails service, is back with stops at trailheads near Mount Si, Mount Teneriffe, and Little Si.
In the news: KING-5
Dangerous cookware still for sale despite warnings from King County health experts
If you encounter paywalls or articles requiring a subscription, Seattle Public Library and the King County Library System offer ways to read magazines and newspapers with a library account.
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Social media spotlight: SWD's Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
Movies at Marymoor returns
 BECU Outdoor Movies at King County's Marymoor Park return July 6 with food trucks, entertainment, and dog-friendly events.
In the news: The Seattle Times
Why King County beaches may close, reopen more often this spring and summer
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