Mayor Wilson Announces Lylianna Allala as New Acting Director at Seattle’s Office of Sustainability & Environment
January 22, 2026
Lylianna Allala named as Acting Director of the Office of Sustainability & Environment by Mayor Katie Wilson.
How the knowledge and experiences of Indigenous and Urban Native people are inspiring innovative solutions in Seattle’s Climate Action Plan Update
January 7, 2026
Indigenous people living in and around Seattle are deeply connected to the land, having built their lives around the natural environment of their homelands. For them, climate change impacts like floods, extreme heat, and air pollution disrupt not only their daily lives, but also generations of traditions and connections to land. For many years, Seattle and our regional partners have been collaborating with Indigenous-led groups and Tribes to develop policies and… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Community Partnership grant with King Conservation District awards $700,000 to community-led initiatives
December 29, 2025
This announcement was originally posted on King Conservation District’s website on December 9, 2025 King Conservation District (KCD)’s Seattle Community Partnership grant program supports community-led initiatives that improve natural resources and are developed, led by, and benefit communities most impacted by environmental and climate inequities. This year, KCD and Seattle’s… [ Keep reading ]
Celebrating Seattle Forest Week October 25 – November 1 with our new “Foresting Seattle” program
October 24, 2025
Seattle Forest Week festivities are kicking off next week, giving community members the opportunity to help grow Seattle’s urban forest and build a healthier city! Everyone is welcome to events lined up from October 25 through November 1. Starting October 25, Green Seattle Day is bringing together community members to… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Harrell’s 2026 Proposed Budget for OSE
September 23, 2025
Seattle, WA- Today, Mayor Bruce Harrell is releasing the 2026 Proposed Budget. In this budget, Mayor Harrell is continuing investments and bold actions to address the needs of our communities and advance our One Seattle priorities. Mayor Harrell’s balanced budget proposal remains focused on strengthening public safety, creating housing affordability… [ Keep reading ]
How local youth are shaping the new One Seattle Climate Action Plan
September 8, 2025
Youth have grown up in a world regularly disrupted by climate change. School closures from extreme heat and flooded neighborhoods cause instability, while wildfires and poor air quality threaten their health and safety. Youth voices are important to creating the policies that will shape their futures. This summer, The Washington… [ Keep reading ]
Celebrating Top Graduates of Emerald City Collaborative’s Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship After Federal Funding Unexpectedly Paused
August 21, 2025
Nine top graduates of the Electrical Pathways Pre-Apprenticeship by Emerald Cities Collaborative (ECC) celebrated their direct entry offers to union apprenticeships on July 3! The graduates will join the Puget Sound Electrical JATC (PSEJATC) in Renton. In all, 24 pre-apprentices completed Electrical Pathways training and testing. One top graduate attained… [ Keep reading ]
There’s Still Time to Apply! Four Open Grants in Food Justice, Emissions Reduction, and More
May 27, 2025
The City of Seattle and our partners have four grant opportunities available, ranging from increasing food and environmental justice, to reducing climate pollution from buildings. Keep reading to learn if you qualify and how to apply! Apply by June 3 for Seattle’s Environmental Justice Fund Seattle’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Fund… [ Keep reading ]
2025 KCD Seattle Community Partnership Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
May 20, 2025
King Conservation District (KCD) and Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) are excited to announce that the 2025 Seattle Community Partnership Grant Program is now accepting applications! Organizations seeking to improve natural resources and advance environmental equity can learn more and apply at Kingcd.org/KCD-Seattle-Grant. Applications are due Monday, July… [ Keep reading ]
Celebrating Impact: Seattle’s Environmental Justice Fund Awarded $2.6 Million to 43 Community Organizations in First 5 Years
May 8, 2025
The Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) is celebrating seven years of funding community climate projects through Seattle’s Environmental Justice (EJ) Fund! Today, we gathered with more than 100 EJ Fund awardees and partners and Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell to release the program’s 5-Year Impact Report. The Impact Report… [ Keep reading ]