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Your Seattle Parks Spring Bucket List

re-posted from Parkways, (Seattle Parks & Recreation blog) Robin Williams once said, “Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s party!’” In our fair city, spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Come out of hibernation, Seattleites.’” It’s getting lighter in the mornings! The sun doesn’t set at 4:30 p.m. anymore! There… [ Keep reading ]

Have an Idea for Earth Day??

Interested in putting together a community event for Earth Day but just need a little boost to make it happen?  We want to help! The Office of Sustainability & Environment has small climate grants (up to $500) available for groups or individuals who want create opportunities for their community to get… [ Keep reading ]

King Conservation Grant Workshops – March 23 & 24

The King Conservation District (KCD) is a natural resources assistance agency authorized by Washington State and guided by the Washington State Conservation Commission. They work to promote the sustainable use of natural resources through responsible stewardship. All landowners within the District boundaries are entitled to free information and technical assistance for… [ Keep reading ]

Update Released on Seattle’s Climate Action Work

In 2013, the Seattle adopted the Seattle Climate Action Plan, with a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. City staff have been busy since them moving forward on many of the initiatives and programs called for in the Plan. OSE recently released the 2014 CAP Highlights Report which showcases some of… [ Keep reading ]

Digging into Seattle’s Carbon Footprint

The Office of Sustainability & Environment tracks and measures Seattle’s greenhouse gas emissions on a regular basis. Called greenhouse gas inventories, these reports identify the source and amount of greenhouse gas production across the city of Seattle. These inventories are critical tools that inform our planning and monitor progress made… [ Keep reading ]

Becoming a “Climate Ready” Community

The climate is changing. While Seattle is committed to becoming a carbon neutral city by 2050, we must prepare for a changing climate even while making strides in reducing our climate pollution. The most significant changes Seattleites will  see are increases in temperature, precipitation, and sea level but the extra… [ Keep reading ]