Duwamish Valley teens recently partnered with local scientists to gauge the success of urban greening efforts with the help of an unlikely ally: moss! Though often overlooked, moss has proven to be an effective tool in assessing regional air quality. Duwamish Valley Youth Corps (DVYC) members are learning how to… [ Keep reading ]
Deadline for proposals in September 16 In partnership with Bullitt Foundation, the Office of Sustainability & Environment is excited to announce the second cycle of the Environmental Justice Fund, a grant opportunity for community-led projects that invest in communities’ ability to improve environmental conditions and respond to impacts of climate change…. [ Keep reading ]
Project proposals are now being accepted for the King Conservation District (KCD) – Seattle Community Partnership Grant Program for natural resource improvement projects led by or are in deep partnership with communities in Seattle that are most impacted by environmental injustice and systemic racism. This year we will distribute roughly… [ Keep reading ]
The Office of Sustainability & Environment is hiring two positions that will be instrumental in advancing environmental justice in Seattle. Both positions close on March 26. Equity & Environment Program Manager The Equity & Environment Program Manager will bring strong management, policy, and stakeholder engagement skills to implement the City… [ Keep reading ]
Increasing access to healthy foods for Seattle families Fresh Bucks, a healthy food program focused on getting more fruits and vegetables into the homes of families with low incomes, closed out a year of record growth in 2018. The program helps Seattle residents afford fruits and vegetables by providing a dollar-for-dollar match of SNAP benefits (food stamps)…. [ Keep reading ]
Newly created Environmental Justice Fund will support 9 projects in 2019 The City of Seattle, through the newly created Environmental Justice Fund, awarded $347,525 for nine community-based projects to improve environmental conditions and respond to impacts of climate change. Funding was awarded up to $40,000 for projects that will be… [ Keep reading ]
In the heart of Rainier Valley you’ll find Zamzam, a small business owner and a dedicated member of the community, who works hard to help her customers afford healthy foods. “Fruits and vegetables in my neighborhood affect the health of my community positively,” says Zamzam. As the owner of Harameyn… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
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 ]
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 ]
