September 12, 2025
New sewer cleaning truck extends the life of King County pipes
King County's new custom-built sewer cleaning truck uses high-pressure jets and filtered wastewater to clear debris from our 380-miles of pipe system.
August 9, 2024
From purple pipes to purple plums: How a wastewater treatment plant is helping feed local families in need.
In an admittedly unusual arrangement – a wastewater treatment plant is partnering up with a local foodbank to help feed thousands of local families. Using recycled water and sustainable garden practices, the South Treatment Plant is producing thousands of pounds…
August 20, 2023
Uprooted and transplanted, Max and his trees find new homes
People from around the world have found themselves calling King County home, with only an estimated three in ten Seattle area adults born in Washington. One of these Seattle transplants is Max Solis, who uprooted from Los Angeles in 2019.…
December 15, 2022
Soil Restoration at Preston Mill Park
Soil is a critical piece of our natural systems and contributes to producing sufficient, safe, and more nourishing food for healthier plants, animals, and people. Soil also helps counteract biodiversity loss and climate change.
May 27, 2021
Brightwater’s meadows grow greener
King County gardeners will implement sustainable maintenance practices in meadow areas. Meadows will be grown longer, with less mowing. The meadows will take on a more lush look with benefits to wildlife and our goals for addressing climate change.
April 26, 2021
Planting trees is part of restoring construction sites
This spring, more than 50 newly planted trees are starting to take root at Discovery Park in Seattle.