April 22, 2025
Happy Earth Week, King County!
Earth Week is a time for both reflection and action — and a reminder that protecting our environment takes year-round commitment. Across King County, we’re working with communities to create a healthier, more resilient, more sustainable future for all.
Here’s a helpful resource that includes volunteer opportunities, how to support the local food economy, advance a circular economy, remove noxious weeds, and enjoy our premier network of parks and trails.
Earth deserves more than a day
We’re partnering with Rainier Avenue Radio for a week of free, all-ages environmental programming April 21-26.
Tune in to Rainier Avenue Radio at 9 a.m. Wednesday when Department of Natural Resources and Parks Director John Taylor and King County Parks Director Warren Jimenez will be live guests at the Columbia City Theater to participate in the station’s Earth Deserves More than a Day summit.
Join us at Columbia City Theater or online for: 🌿 Panel discussions 🚸 Youth-led storytelling and performances 🧤 A King County volunteer event at Skyway Park 🌊 An outing to the Duwamish River
One year later: King County’s largest-ever floodplain restoration project is improving salmon health
Young Chinook salmon are growing considerably well in the restored habitats of King County’s largest-ever floodplain restoration project.
In a first-of-its-kind King County study, our research team tracked salmon growth and diet in the restored floodplain along the Snoqualmie River. The results? Some fish gained over half their body weight in just six weeks — evidence that our approach is working and a strong signal for future restoration efforts.
Our ecologists found that the 145-acre Fall City Floodplain Restoration Project is promoting healthy salmon growth and providing abundant food resources. The project also reduced flood risks for nearby farms, homes, and roads, applying the principles of Snoqualmie Fish, Farm, and Flood to deliver multiple community and environmental benefits.
Reflecting on a legacy of environmental stewardship
It’s easy to lose sight of just how much we’ve achieved when we’re all head down, doing the work. That’s why we’re taking a moment during Earth Week to look back at some of the progress we made together with partners during former Executive Dow Constantine’s administration.
Major sis the first of its kind to earn Salmon-Safe certification
Our major sewer upgrade in Bellevue is the first wastewater infrastructure project in the nation to earn Salmon-Safe certification. We’re simultaneously modernizing infrastructure for a growing population, improving habitat for salmon in the Coal Creek Natural Area, and increasing access to a popular urban trail.
Join a volunteer event for Earth Week
🌳 April 26 – Miller Creek Trail in Burien Celebrate Earth Day by improving urban forest health and helping salmon thrive. Register online
🌲 April 26 – Arbor Day in Normandy Park Learn about local creeks, take home a free tree, and enjoy kid-friendly activities at this community celebration. Register online
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Social media spotlight
This Earth Week, our Instagram and TikTok feeds are full of ways to connect, reflect, and take action.
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🎟️ A Marymoor Live ticket giveaway for Earth Day
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🐟 A look at how young salmon are thriving in restored habitat
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✨ Spring affirmations (earth edition) to ground your week
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🌿 Low-tox cleaning swaps you can try at home
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🌲 A tree appreciation moment for Arbor Day, ft. “wow”-worthy native species
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