Former director of King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks, Christie True, poses with a plaque in her honor.
On the grounds of Brightwater Treatment Plant is a community and education center that has become a popular local fixture in the community. About 10,000 schoolkids disembark yearly and venture onto the 70-acres of surrounding wetland and woodland areas, or into the treatment plant itself, to learn about water quality. Meanwhile, events ranging from weddings to quilting festivals make use of the spacious rooms that look out onto the park-like setting.
Kids interact with displays at the renamed Christie True Environmental Education Center.
Now, Brightwater Center, as it’s been called since it opened in 2011, has been given added meaning in a new name. The Christie True Environmental Education Center is dedicated to the newly retired and longest-serving director of King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks. Starting out as a wastewater quality technician 39 years ago, Christie went on to become the project manager who sited, planned, and, as director, led the building of Brightwater Treatment Plant in 2011 and the many community amenities on the property, formerly a car parts yard and a soup factory. Woodinville – and the Puget Sound region – have benefitted ever since.
Christie True stands with King County Executive Dow Constantine in front of the Christie True Environmental Education Center.
A tenacious and dedicated public servant, Christie connected her deep experience with wastewater operations to the broader, regional efforts for clean water, healthy habitats, and the sustainable reuse of waste products. More about Christie’s legacy can be found here.
For those who know her, Christie’s presence has always been felt at the event and environmental education center. Now, with her name on the building, it will be seen as well.
For rentals and details about the educational programming, follow this link.
https://kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/waste-services/wastewater-treatment/education
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