Learn where your water comes from. Join a Family Tap Water Tour this July and August. This is the 1-hour family-style version of our Signature Tap Water Tour. Popular with multi-generational families, it’s bound to delight young, curious minds with short attention spans and high energy levels. The tour begins with a quick… [ Keep reading ]
Governor Inslee signed a proclamation declaring June 2014 the 8th annual “Orca Awareness Month” to focus attention on orca and their habitat in our state. Orca Awareness Month encourages residents to “recommit our time, talents and treasure to work that ensures protection and growth of our orca population.” Here are some… [ Keep reading ]
Peak residential water rates are in effect from May 16 through September 15 each year. Peak rates incorporate a three-tiered rate structure with progressively higher rates as water consumption increases. During warmer months, we depend on water stored in our mountain reservoirs to meet customer demand while leaving enough water… [ Keep reading ]
[Repost of April 21 King County News Release ] King County is again offering grants to fund small-scale environmental projects that support the cleanup and protection of the Lower Duwamish Waterway and nearby neighborhoods. Non-profit community groups, tribes, and schools are encouraged to submit applications, which are due by 5 p.m…. [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Mayor Ed Murray today released Moving the Needle, an environmental progress report that pulls together Seattle’s key environmental goals and reports on their progress and achievements. “Seattle has been an environmental leader for years, with many laudable environmental goals throughout the city’s offices and departments. Until now, these have all… [ Keep reading ]
For Earth Day this year, the City of Seattle and our partners invite you to participate in The Big Thing, an easy and fun way to show your commitment to our planet and our region’s health on Earth Day. Each of us has our own love and connection to Puget… [ Keep reading ]
Deadline for applications is February 12, 2014. Do you love sharing nature with others? Are you interested in learning more about the flora and fauna of Seattle’s many public green spaces and parks? If so, you are the perfect candidate for the Seattle Volunteer Naturalist program. Volunteer Naturalists participate in… [ Keep reading ]
Join the Green Seattle Partnership to celebrate and restore Seattle’s beautiful forested parks for the 8th annual Green Seattle Day on Saturday, November 2nd from 10 am to 2 pm (event times may vary by site)! Green Seattle Day is a meaningful way to connect with nature and create a healthy and… [ Keep reading ]
In big storms, excess stormwater can cause sewer backups, or pollute and erode our streams. We can all help reduce runoff and pollution with simple RainWise practices. Find out more about how you can help manage stormwater at home. Why be RainWise? Reduce flooding Protect property Restore our waters, for… [ Keep reading ]
Fall is officially upon us and as it’s traditionally a pretty wet season for Seattle, now is the perfect time to take a few steps to prepare for the coming season. Periods of intense rain can lead to flooding without warning, but there are a few simple things you can… [ Keep reading ]
