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Growing the Foresting Seattle Program: Planting thousands of trees, community-led outreach in the CID, and more in year two

June 4, 2026

Since we announced our new Foresting Seattle Program last fall, our team, community, and City partners have significantly grown our Foresting Seattle efforts. Together, we’re restoring local urban forests, providing education and workforce training, and planning for tree planting and care. Foresting Seattle is a collaborative, neighborhood-based approach to growing urban forests in our priority neighborhoods of Chinatown-International District (CID) and Beacon Hill by strengthening community partnerships and coordinating work across four City departments. The program works… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Greenspace, Protecting Seattle's TreesTagged With: Climate Change, Community Engagement, Foresting Seattle, Seattle City Light, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), Tree Canopy Cover, Urban Forestry, Youth Development

First-of-its-kind map of the Duwamish Valley tracks City-funded projects improving affordability, green spaces, transit, and climate readiness

March 19, 2026

Ready to explore all the City-funded projects and programs happening in South Park and Georgetown? Check out our newly released Duwamish Valley Program Map! Community organizations and City departments are doing amazing work in the region. Together, we’ve built sidewalks and bike lanes, planted trees, added flood prevention infrastructure, and much more. One highlight is a new 1.2-mile path for walking and rolling. It includes 143 street trees and connects neighbors and visitors to the recently… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: Affordability, Climate Justice, Community Engagement, Duwamish Valley, Duwamish Valley Action Plan, Duwamish Valley Program (DVP), Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), Youth Development

Milestones and Momentum: Seattle’s Duwamish Valley Program celebrates 2025 wins with community partners

December 8, 2025

Seattle’s Duwamish Valley Program is celebrating a big year of accomplishments engaging local kids and teens, building resilient infrastructure, and strengthening climate preparedness for South Park and Georgetown communities. The Duwamish Valley Program, led by our team at Seattle’s Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE), is a close partnership made… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: Affordability, Climate Resilience, Climate Workforce, Duwamish Valley Action Plan, Duwamish Valley Program (DVP), Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Seattle Office of Housing (OH), Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR), Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), Transportation, Youth Development

A+ in Sustainability: Your guide to an eco-friendly back to school!

August 13, 2025

It’s back to school season! With all the back-to-school advertisements, we compiled some sustainability tips to keep your school preparation affordable, simple, and climate-friendly. Every fall, more cars hit the road and more food and clothes head for the landfill, harming our environment and contributing to climate pollution. While the City… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Food Policies and Programs, GreenspaceTagged With: Climate Action Plan, Climate Change, Food Access and Security, Fresh Bucks Program, Healthy Food in Schools, Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), Seattle Public Schools (SPS), Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), Transportation

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 ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: Duwamish Valley Action Plan, Duwamish Valley Program (DVP), Events, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)

Recognizing Milestones and Renewing Commitments to Improve the Quality of Life in Seattle’s Duwamish Valley

May 15, 2024

The Duwamish Valley Program is celebrating the five-year anniversary of the Duwamish Valley Action Plan! A shared City-community vision for environmental justice and equitable development, we are proud to be part of five years of coordination, collaboration, and the implementation of City projects informed by community to improve the quality… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Grants and Partner Spotlights, GreenspaceTagged With: Climate Change, Duwamish Valley Action Plan, Duwamish Valley Program (DVP), Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)

Duwamish Valley Program – Mid-Year Update 2023

November 13, 2023

This year marks a big year for the Duwamish Valley Program. In June of 2018, the City released the Duwamish Valley Action Plan, which has been our north star as we coordinate City investments in South Park and Georgetown. This summer, the Action Plan celebrated its 5th year anniversary of… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: Climate Justice, Community Engagement, Duwamish River Opportunity Fund, Duwamish Valley Action Plan, Duwamish Valley Program (DVP), Racial Equity, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), Transportation, Transportation Electrification

SPU Ask 1.5 Million People to Use Less Water to Stretch Region’s Water Supply

September 27, 2023

While Seattle’s regional water supply has looked good throughout the summer, SPU is asking its 1.5 million customers to voluntarily reduce their water use to help stretch our region’s water supply until there is enough rain this fall. This is a necessary step to stretch the region’s water supply until… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: GreenspaceTagged With: Public Health, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)

One Duwamish Valley: Celebrating Community Resilience and City Investments

September 22, 2023

Note: This event has passed. Come to the South Park Pump Station grand opening event to recognize the completion of the pump station and to celebrate the 5th year anniversary of the Duwamish Valley Action Plan! Seattle Public Utilities will present information about the upcoming wet weather season and what you… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, Grants and Partner Spotlights, GreenspaceTagged With: Climate Justice, Climate Resilience, Community Engagement, Duwamish Valley Action Plan, Duwamish Valley Program (DVP), Events, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)

City of Seattle and Residents Respond to Unprecedented, Climate Change-Fueled Flooding in South Park

December 28, 2022

The climate crisis – and its consequences – are not just a future challenge but clearly felt right now in Seattle as heavy rains have pushed the Duwamish River over its banks and flooded numerous homes and businesses in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood. South Park is a frontline community for… [ Keep reading ]

Filed Under: Climate Action, GreenspaceTagged With: Climate Change, Climate Justice, Duwamish Valley Program (DVP), Public Health, Racial Equity, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU)

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