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Mayor Harrell Announces Earth Day Executive Order to Update Seattle’s Climate Action Plan and Reduce Transportation Emissions 

April 22, 2025

On Earth Day at Mini Mart City Park in Georgetown joined by nearly 75 community, governmental, and business partners, Mayor Bruce Harrell issued an Executive Order directing City departments to respond to Seattle’s current and future climate challenges with a focus on building resilience, growing a green economy, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)… [ Keep reading ]

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2025 Building Decarbonization Grant Application Now Open to Help Community Buildings Reduce Climate Pollution  

April 17, 2025

City of Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) is now accepting applications for the 2025 Building Decarbonization Grants through July 10! OSE may award up to $4 million to owners of buildings such as nonprofits, affordable and senior housing, and others to reduce climate pollution through building upgrades or engineering… [ Keep reading ]

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City of Seattle Upgrades Three South Seattle Community Centers to Provide Climate Resilient Spaces

April 11, 2025

City of Seattle’s Parks & Recreation (SPR) and Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) are teaming up to invest $900,000 for energy efficiency upgrades in three South Seattle community centers. The improvements will make the community centers more climate resilient and functional, and the Van Asselt, Jefferson, and Rainier Beach… [ Keep reading ]

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Seattle’s 2025 Environmental Justice Fund Application is Now Open! 

April 2, 2025

Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) is excited to announce that the Environmental Justice Fund is now accepting applications until June 3! The Environmental Justice (EJ) Fund was established in 2018 as part of the City of Seattle’s Equity & Environment Agenda to invest in community-led projects advancing climate… [ Keep reading ]

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Seven Community Events to Help You Celebrate Earth Month 2025 

March 31, 2025

Get outside with your neighbors this April to celebrate Earth Month! Several organizations across Seattle are hosting events throughout the month to honor and care for our planet. To help you get started, City of Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment (OSE) compiled just a few programs hosted by some… [ Keep reading ]

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Good Food News: Community Collaboration Providing Healthy Meals and Food Education to Seattle Students 

March 26, 2025

All students, regardless of their school or family income, deserve access to meals cooked from scratch to feel full and energized, allowing them to learn, play, and succeed. Food education helps kids learn about where our food comes from, how to eat nutritiously, ways to prevent food waste, and more. … [ Keep reading ]

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Happening Now! Sign Up for Community Supported Agriculture to Get Fresh Fruits and Veggies from Local Farms

March 14, 2025

If you’re looking to support local farmers in Seattle and consistently stock your kitchen with fresh food, joining a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program might be for you! What is Community Supported Agriculture?   A CSA is an arrangement between a farmer and customer where the customer buys a subscription for… [ Keep reading ]

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Apply by April 6 to Join Seattle’s Green New Deal Oversight Board! 

March 11, 2025

Note: This application is now closed. Seattle’s Green New Deal Oversight Board is now accepting applications! The application will be open through April 6. The Oversight Board is looking for passionate individuals to help provide proposals for policies and programs to the Mayor, City Council, and City departments that… [ Keep reading ]

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Fresh Bucks Waitlist Application Now Open! 

March 3, 2025

The long-awaited Fresh Bucks Waitlist Application is now open! Seattle households can apply to join the waitlist for Fresh Bucks benefits, which will be offered as spots are available. The application will remain open for the foreseeable future. Fresh Bucks provides $40 per month to extend family grocery budgets while… [ Keep reading ]

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Announcing New OSE Leadership!

February 28, 2025

We are excited to share that Michelle Caulfield and Lylianna Allala are now serving as the interim Director and Deputy Director of the Office of Sustainability & Environment. In February, former Director Jessyn Farrell was promoted to Deputy Mayor and now oversees transportation, parks, and the Seattle Waterfront. Although we… [ Keep reading ]

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