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Watch the video "An Oily Sky" produced by students at Skykomish High School with funding from the King County Solid Waste Division's RecycleArtist Program and with assistance from the 911 Media Arts Center.

Earth Legacy Initiative Latest Earth news

Jan. 24, 2005
Sims seeks nominations for Earth Heroes in local schools
A recycling program designed and staffed by middle school students, grade schoolers who monitor the health of a lake, and teachers with a gift for making science lessons exciting learning experiences have all earned Earth Hero awards from King County in recent years. The county is now looking for nominees for the 2005 Earth Heroes at School awards.

April 26, 2004
King County celebrates local schools’ Earth Heroes
King County Executive Ron Sims on Thursday, May 6, 2004, will honor students, teachers, administrators and school staff for their invaluable contributions to protecting and preserving King County’s natural environment. The ceremony will be held at 4 p.m. at the Community Center at Mercer View, 8236 SE 24th Street, Mercer Island.

Jan. 28, 2004
Sims seeks nominations for Earth Heroes at School; Program will honor environmental stewards in schools and classrooms
King County Executive Ron Sims is asking King County residents to help identify those in our local schools who are doing exceptional work on behalf of the environment. They may be teachers, students, staff, specific programs or entire schools.

Also see: more environmental news from Executive Sims

About Earth Legacy
King County's Earth Legacy Initiative recognizes environmental programs, people, and companies working together to improve and enhance air, land and water quality in our region. Join our continuing effort to protect the environment.

 

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Updated: Jan. 25, 2005

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