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The East Lake Sammamish Trail is open for all to enjoy!
We completed the East Lake Sammamish Trail, our latest contribution to the 44-mile Locks to Lake Corridor that connects Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood to Eastside cities and the Cascade foothills with an uninterrupted paved path.
King County Parks’ 11-mile East Lake Sammamish Trail connects to the Burke-Gilman, Sammamish River, Marymoor Connectors, and Issaquah-Preston trails, providing a safe, accessible paved path for people of all ages and abilities to walk, ride, roll, and bike.
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Converting wastewater into renewable energy to heat and cool a five-building campus in South Lake Union
We’re among the first metropolitan regions in the country to convert wastewater into a sustainable, renewable energy source that can heat and cool commercial buildings, starting with a 1.6 million-square-foot life sciences campus in South Lake Union.
Executive Constantine recently joined partners from Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., SHARC Energy, and McKinstry for an underground tour of the newly installed technology, known as Sewer Heat Recovery, that offers commercial users reduced energy costs and helps them earn green building certification. It’s the latest progress King County has made to transform the built environment, making the places where we live, work, and gather more energy efficient to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
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Christie True retiring after 39 years of service at Department of Natural Resources and Parks
Executive Constantine this week announced that Director Christie True will retire early next year after 39 years of outstanding service at the Department of Natural Resources and Parks, including 13 years as a member of his Cabinet.
He credited True for reinforcing King County’s reputation as a trusted environmental steward by producing climate solutions, protecting water quality, restoring habitat, conserving open space, and improving access to parks and trails. The Executive Office will conduct a nationwide recruitment for one of the largest metropolitan natural resource agencies in the country.
“It is an extraordinary privilege to spend an entire career advancing a mission you believe in and working alongside people you trust,” said True. “I am grateful for the opportunity Executive Constantine provided me to lead such a talented team of dedicated professionals who work hard each day to protect the spectacular natural environment that defines our region.”
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Centering frontline communities in climate resilience grant
Our Climate Resilience Grant Application is now open! If you're looking to develop new or existing projects that strengthen communities against the effects of climate change, apply by Nov. 3.
October is Flood Awareness Month
Hello October, hello rain.
Floods are the most common natural disaster in King County. Being prepared is the best way to keep you, your family, and your property safe.
🌧Update your emergency kit with the essential items to have on hand.
🌧Make sure you have a plan for emergencies and disasters.
🌧Keep an eye out for King County Flood Patrol crews along river corridors as they monitor conditions during moderate or higher flood events.
If you live in a flood-prone area, now is a good time to sign up for flood alerts. Sign up for flood alerts and learn more about flood preparedness.
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wastewater heat🤝renewable energy
We’re partnering with Alexandria Real Estate Equities to launch King County’s first sewer heat recovery project – technology that draws heat from a sewer pipe as a renewable energy source.
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salmon seeson
Salmon are returning home to King County rivers and streams to spawn. We’ve rounded up the best locations for salmon viewing.
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