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Focus on “Greening” Rainier Beach

Majestic awe-inspiring trees are what make Seattle a great place to live and work. Our urban trees make our streets friendly to walk and bike; soak up rainwater to keep our streams, lakes, and Puget Sound clean; calm traffic, helping to avoid accidents; build community by creating pleasant spaces for… [ Keep reading ]

Stormwater Regulations for Public Review – Comments Accepted Through July

Seattle’s stormwater code protects people, property and the environment by controlling how rain water runs off of streets, buildings, and parking lots. Stormwater is the main source for pollutants in our creeks, lakes, bays and other waterways. Urban areas that collect stormwater runoff in municipal separate storm sewers and discharge it… [ Keep reading ]

Free Kitchen Compost Collectors

Seattle Public Utilities is giving away kitchen compost containers for free all summer long. Seattle residents that pledge to compost and recycle will receive a pail to help store and carry your leftover food scraps to your food and yard waste cart. Thes containers help keep your kitchen clean and… [ Keep reading ]