September 29, 2015
Green Grants awarded to Duwamish Valley environmental projects
Job training, wetland restoration and a community-led strategy for better air quality in South Park and Georgetown – three organizations leading these efforts in the Duwamish Valley earned over $100,000 in funding through King County’s Green Grants Program. Investing directly…
September 29, 2015
The Seattle Times pays tribute to WTD electricians in ‘Women in the Trades’ feature
West Point Plant electricians Stacey Walker and Kate Osborn. Photo by Bettina Hansen, Seattle Times. In a fitting tribute to Labor Day, The Seattle Times published “Women in the Trades”, a powerful photo essay honoring local women who broke barriers…
September 16, 2015
Brightwater Center earns ‘Public Education Program of the Year’ award
When we were designing the Brightwater Treatment Plant a decade ago, people specifically asked us to create a meaningful community gathering space focused on education and environmental stewardship. Through grant funding and innovative partnerships with schools and nonprofit organizations, we…
September 9, 2015
Visit RainWise Program contractors at the Seattle Tilth Harvest Fair, Saturday, Sept. 12.
Rain gardens are more than just beautiful. They help solve one of the largest sources of pollution for Puget Sound by naturally cleaning and controlling stormwater. If you're a Seattle resident, you may be eligible for a rebate to cover…
July 25, 2015
Celebrating the new Barton Pump Station
Celebrating a new pump station and the reopening of Cove Park. It was a gorgeous day for a beach party! On June 18, neighbors in West Seattle’s Fauntleroy community joined us to cut the ribbon on our newly completed Barton…
