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Greener, Cooler, Healthier: Transforming pavement into trees and plants in the Duwamish Valley

September 17, 2026

What does it take to help a neighborhood become more resilient to climate change? Adding trees and greenery is one way we help communities stay cool on hot days, manage stormwater, and create healthier places to live, work, and gather. We prioritize this work in neighborhoods with low tree canopy… [ Keep reading ]

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Kicking Off Earth Month in the Duwamish Valley: Teaming up with volunteers and nonprofits to make South Park greener 

April 2, 2026

It’s April, which means it’s our busiest month of the year — Earth Month! We’re getting outside, connecting with community, and working toward our shared environmental goals. We kicked off the monthlong celebration with the Seattle Kraken, One Roof Foundation, Duwamish River Community Coalition (DRCC), volunteers, and more partners at a community cleanup in South Park. Our neighbors in the Duwamish Valley are hit harder by harmful climate impacts, like flooding, pollution, and… [ Keep reading ]

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