Aug. 4, 2008
Phillips: County to lead development of green collar jobs
The Metropolitan King County Council today moved to ensure that the region is in position to take advantage of the economic benefits of addressing the global climate crisis. The Council unanimously passed a motion sponsored by Councilmember Larry Phillips encouraging the formation of, training for, and investment in green collar jobs.

July 1, 2008
County Council Town Hall Meeting: Creating a green economy and new “green-collar” jobs
Creating an environmentally sustainable economy will present many challenges to our community and nation in the coming years, but it will also lead to many new opportunities in manufacturing, construction, research and other fields.

June 23, 2008
King County gets early lead on Puget Sound recovery efforts
With time of the essence in efforts to successfully restore the health of Puget Sound, the Metropolitan King County Council today unanimously approved a plan for supporting the recovery work of the Puget Sound Partnership.

June 23, 2008
King County to “build green” in new government construction and major renovation
All King County government construction and major renovation projects will be required to achieve a top national green construction rating for energy and environmental design, within certain budget constraints, under an ordinance unanimously approved today by the Metropolitan King County Council.

June 9, 2008
Reaching for the tap instead of the bottle: County Council restricts purchases of bottled water
King County today joined the growing list of jurisdictions limiting the purchase of single-serve bottled water, under legislation approved today by the Metropolitan King County Council restricting such purchases by all County agencies, departments and offices.

June 9, 2008
King County to examine ways to provide environmentally friendly cleaning
The Metropolitan King County Council today took a step to “stay green” as it “stays clean” by directing the Executive to study the benefits of expanding the County’s environmentally preferable purchasing program for cleaning methods and products.

May 30, 2008
Ban on bottled water purchases now before King County Council
In an effort to reduce environmental impacts and save money, the Metropolitan King County Council is now considering an end to the purchase of single-serve bottled water.

May 29, 2008
Nickels and Sims pleased with new carbon footprint study
Seattle Mayor Greg Nickels and King County Executive Ron Sims consider today’s Brookings Institute regional carbon footprint report a valuable start in measuring the role government policies play in reducing climate pollution.

May 19, 2008
National leaders meet to plan for life with climate change
During the next 50 years, people around the world will face water shortages, flooding and other negative impacts of climate change already underway, no matter how much countries reduce greenhouse gases that contribute to climate change. King County this week is hosting the first meeting of a national and international effort to develop models for communities around the world to use to reduce the harm from these expected impacts.

May 15, 2008
Taxpayers and the Earth save ‘green’ with King County’s environmental purchasing policy
A new report shows taxpayers in King County are saving money while safeguarding the environment through the county's Environmental Purchasing Program.

May 9, 2008
Communities get expert help adapting to impacts of climate change
Communities across the country will soon be able to get expert help making their areas more resilient to the expected impacts of climate change.

May 8, 2008
Workshop for builders addresses techniques for green deconstruction and salvage
Construction professionals who want to learn how salvage and deconstruction techniques can be an effective way of cutting costs and implementing sustainable building practices should plan on attending the final King County "GreenTools" workshop of the series, May 14, in Seattle.

April 22, 2008
Sims: Earth Day shines a ‘green spotlight’ on King County’s environmental work
Hundreds of visitors to King County’s fifth-annual Earth Day Expo at Westlake Plaza in Seattle Tuesday learned that simple, everyday actions at home and at work can go a long way to improving our environment and quality of life.

April 21, 2008
Everyday ways to ‘green-up’ your life
As King County celebrates Earth Day on April 22, it’s a good time to think of ways to green-up your everyday activities. Climate change is a global effort tackling some very big issues, but every little step really does make a difference.

April 16, 2008
Celebrate Earth Day with King County April 22 and discover that ‘it’s easy being green’
Learn how it's easy being green all year-round by participating in King County's fifth-annual Earth Day Expo on Tuesday, April 22, at Westlake Plaza, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free.

April 8, 2008
Green Festival: King County experts will show you that ‘it’s easy being green’
Stop by King County’s educational pavilion at the Green Festival, April 12-13 at Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, and meet local experts who can show you how “it’s easy being green.”

April 4, 2008
Partnerships signed to deliver more local bus service
In less than six months, bus riders will get another big boost in transit service through a set of 16 innovative partnerships between King County Metro Transit and local cities and businesses. By the end of 2008, more than 100,000 hours of Metro service will have been added in just 18 months through the voter-approved Transit Now initiative, which also helps fund these partnerships.

April 4, 2008
Take a step together for better health and a healthier planet
Everyone is invited to step out and join a walk for better health, to lighten their carbon footprint on the planet and enjoy the local beauty of spring, courtesy of Public Health and elected leaders.

April 3, 2008
Learn about green jobs with King County at the Women in Trades Career Fair, May 2
Visit the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks booth at the 29th annual Washington Women in Trades Career Fair on Friday, May 2, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion. Admission is free.

March 31, 2008
See how King County protects the environment; Check out the 2007 DNRP annual report online
King County residents can learn how their county's natural resources are managed by reading the Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) 2007 annual report, "Environmental Stewardship in King County," now available online.

March 18, 2008
Natural resources projects grants available through King County
King County is offering grants of up to $60,000 for community projects that protect or improve watersheds, streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands, tidewater and upland habitat.

March 18, 2008
Your idea for on-site spill ‘first aid’ response could result in a $10,000 grant from King County
A typical construction site that features several pieces of heavy machinery can easily become a clean-up site when hazardous materials such as fuel, oil and lubricants spill onto the ground. A quick and appropriate response to such spills can prevent them from becoming bigger – and costlier – problems to correct.

March 13, 2008
Sims: Social equity and green building a good fit
Communities across King County become strong and vibrant when sustainable building practices come to affordable housing worksites.

March 10, 2008
Agreement clears way for preserving open space at King County’s Soaring Eagle Park
The unique beauty and character of King County's Soaring Eagle Park will be permanently protected under an agreement struck today that preserves nearly all of the park's 628 acres as open space.

March 10, 2008
King County offers free workshops in natural, low-maintenance landscaping
Residents can learn how to create a low-maintenance landscape that is healthier for both people and wildlife at one of King County's free "naturescaping" workshops.

March 5, 2008
Low-impact development focus of March 5 ‘GreenTools’ workshop
Construction professionals who want to learn more about the latest low-impact development trends and practices should plan on attending the next King County "GreenTools" sustainable building workshop, Wednesday, March 5 in Seattle.

April 2, 2008
Springtime brings green gardens and savings during Northwest Natural Yard Days
Northwest residents can welcome spring with greener lawn care and gardening practices by taking advantage of savings up to 25 percent on natural yard care products during the 10th-annual Northwest Natural Yard Days, April 15-May15.

March 28, 2008
‘It’s easy being green – let King County show you how’ at fun April events
April is packed with family-friendly activities across King County where everyone can learn how easy it is to practice being "green" year 'round.

Updated: Aug. 7, 2008