King County Natural Resources and Parks

Thanks, @kcexec and @jorgebaron for visiting the West Point Treatment Plant as we install 56 battery cabinets and test the power system, enhancing pump reliability and climate resilience to protect Puget Sound's water quality. youtube.com/watch?v=kcjLdj…

Good News! With rainfall easing in the upper Snoqualmie watershed and a forecast of diminishing rain, we've closed our Flood Warning Center after a few hours of monitoring a minor flood threat. We'll continue to keep an eye on conditions. #wawx bit.ly/3Ud6HBC

Lots of rain across the foothills recently, and we've opened the King County Flood Warning Center on this gray Sunday morning to monitor possible minor flooding in low-lying areas along the Snoqualmie River. bit.ly/3Ud6HBC #wawx

Did you know climate change could be making your asthma worse? Or making allergy season longer? We’ve just launched a new set of data dashboards that explore how climate change impacts health here.  ow.ly/cSgv50QuAfj #climatechange #wawx #climateandhealth

King County’s new station in Georgetown has protected the Duwamish River and Puget Sound from 32 million gallons of pollution in its first year of service, showcasing how @kingcountywtd is adapting its infrastructure for climate impacts. bit.ly/3OgrDDQ

We’re calling it like we see it 💫we’re looking forward to a year of micro-acts of sustainability. entering 2024 unbothered and thinking about native plants.

We’ve found dangerous toxic algae in some King County lakes. Public Health – Seattle & King County recommends that you keep your pets away from water in King County lakes if you see algae in the water. Don’t allow pets to drink the water or get it on their fur.

Check out these photos of fish swimming near the new 284th culvert just south of Enumclaw. @KCCReaganDunn @KCDNRP

Wishing you a safe and happy #WinterSolstice! #wawx

After 39 years of dedicated service at @KCDNRP, Director Christie True will retire early next year. Watch the tribute video to Director True's outstanding service & witness the transformative journey of our department. 🎬youtu.be/I7hi8qItSSM?fe…

Celebrating success & shaping a sustainable future 🌱🏞️ Thanks to outstanding work by our employees & partners, 2023 was one of our most productive ever. We completed major projects, safeguarding water quality, enhancing habitats, & connecting communities. kingcountygreen.com/2023/12/15/202…

Barges, cranes, divers, 2k feet of pipe: these are parts of a large construction site under Lake Washington. Thank you @kCCClaudia for joining us today to talk about the big investments in wastewater for the people & environment of Puget Sound! Read more: bit.ly/4ado0Ij

Good news! As rainfall rates and stream flows stabilize, King County has closed its Flood Warning Center. We're keeping an eye on weather forecasts and are ready to respond to future river flooding threats. #wawx bit.ly/41glE7j

King County Flood Warning Center opens to monitor possible minor flooding along Snoqualmie River. Additional river flooding not expected at this time. bit.ly/41glE7j #wawx

2024 Parks grants are coming! Applications are open from January 3 to March 4, 2024 at 8pm for: ⚽ Youth and Amateur Sports Grants 🌳 Healthy Communities and Parks Fund - Tier 1 and Tier 2 Visit kingcounty.gov/parks/grants for info session dates and applicant resources!

Celebrate the opening of the new playground at Dockton Park and Marina (located on Vashon Island) with King County Parks and help plant some of the playground's new native plants on Saturday, Dec. 16, 10 am – 12 pm. More info: bit.ly/docktonplayday

As rainfall eases & river levels drop & stabilize, King County has closed its Flood Warning Center. We'll keep monitoring conditions, including possible minor White River flooding near Pacific. And we'll keep an eye on the weather forecast! bit.ly/3Rq2R6e #wawx

We’re providing $109 million to fund 52 open space preservation projects, protecting 3,000 acres! It’s double the amount we announced in 2022 thanks to voters approving @kcexec's proposal that restored our Conservation Futures Program to its original rate. bit.ly/3Tconww

As expected, the continued heavy rainfall has pushed the Snoqualmie River up to a Phase 3 flood alert, with increased flood depths and potential for water to cover roadways within the Snoqualmie Valley. #wawx ⚠️Tolt River Phase 2 ⚠️Snoqualmie River Phase 3 kingcountygreen.com/2023/12/05/kin…

King County Flood Warning Center opens early Tuesday morning to keep a close eye on minor flooding along Snoqualmie and Tolt rivers. Heavy rain expected throughout the day - more river flooding possible. #wawx bit.ly/3Rq2R6e