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Seattle awards $250,000 for environmental justice projects

The Environmental Justice Fund will support seven projects in 2020 Contact: Ximena Fonseca-Morales, Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment, 206.386.1130 The Seattle Office of Sustainability & Environment, through the Environmental Justice Fund, awarded $250,000 to seven community-based projects to improve environmental conditions and respond to impacts of climate change. Funding… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle and King Conservation District Announce Funding for Environmental Justice and Food Access Projects

Seven organizations to receive a total of $483,000 through the King Conservation District-Seattle Community Partnership Grant Program The City of Seattle and King Conservation District are proud to announce funding for projects advancing environmental justice, food access, and natural resource monitoring work around Seattle. With grants ranging from $58,844 to… [ Keep reading ]

Environmental Justice In Action: Rainier Beach Community Farm Stand

This article is part of the series: “Seattle Environmental Justice in Action” — highlighting projects and organizations that are advancing environmental justice in our city. In 2017, the City of Seattle and the King Conservation District (KCD) to support projects that advance environmental justice along with improving natural resources in… [ Keep reading ]

City of Seattle and King Conservation District announce funding for environmental justice and natural resource improvement projects

Six organizations to receive a total of $395,458 through the King Conservation District – Seattle Community Partnership Grant Program The City of Seattle and the King Conservation District have announced funding for projects that advance environmental justice and improve natural resources in Seattle. Six community organizations were awarded grants ranging… [ Keep reading ]

Environmental Justice in Action: Native Food Systems Initiative

This article is part of the series: “Seattle Environmental Justice in Action” — highlighting projects and organizations that are advancing environmental justice in our city. In 2017, the City of Seattle and the King Conservation District (KCD) to support projects that advance environmental justice along with improving natural resources in… [ Keep reading ]

Environmental Justice in Action: Greening Concord Elementary School

This article is part of the series: “Seattle Environmental Justice in Action” — highlighting projects and organizations that are advancing environmental justice in our city. In 2017, the City of Seattle and the King Conservation District (KCD) to support projects that advance environmental justice along with improving natural resources in… [ Keep reading ]

Conservation Grant Applications Now Being Accepted!

The King Conservation District (KCD) – Seattle Community Partnership Grant Program is requesting applications from non-profit organizations and community groups committed to making natural resource improvements and advancing environmental equity. Organizations and groups are encouraged to apply for projects that meet at least one goal of the City of Seattle’s Equity… [ Keep reading ]

GSI Summit Focuses on ‘Getting Growth Right’

The Office of Sustainability & Environment is pleased to again be sponsoring and serving on the host committee for our region’s 2nd annual day-long Green Infrastructure Summit, taking place on Thursday, February 16th at the Mountaineers Club. The Summit, convened by Stewardship Partners, will bring together  thought leaders from government,… [ Keep reading ]

Working to restore our urban forest

re-posted from the Parkways blog Awe-inspiring forests are part of the heritage and appeal of our city. They make our lives better by providing places to play, rest and contemplate. Half of Seattle’s city parkland is forested natural areas. Helping to care for Seattle’s urban forest is the Green Seattle… [ Keep reading ]

Green Infrastructure Can Help Save Our Salmon

Salmon are a cornerstone of our cultural identity in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest. Salmon are vital to our economy, our environment and our sense of place. The health of our native salmon runs has been identified as an indicator of the overall health of Puget Sound and local… [ Keep reading ]