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Environment, ecology, and conservation
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Environmental education
Join us to learn about the environment we live in through programs appropriate for all ages. Plan field trips to treatment plants and landfills, find lesson plans and materials for schools and find opportunities for internships and summer jobs.
Flood services
Learn how to prepare for and be alerted when rivers flood in King County.
Forestry services
Find services for forest land owners and look up King County programs, plans, regulations, opportunities and forest safety advice for King County residents who manage forest land.
Landslide hazards along King County river corridors
Learn about the locations and types of landslides that can occur in King County river corridors. Understanding where landslides have happened in the past and the different types of landslides can help you be prepared.
Projects
Environmental projects that restore fish and wildlife habitat, improve water quality, reduce flood risk and manage stormwater.
Science services
King County scientists gather and study data and information to inform how best to take care of our environment and to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat. Find our work here.
Stormwater and surface water management
Information and resources for stormwater and surface water management in King County.
Volunteering and environmental stewardship
Find outdoor volunteer events near you. Get conservation ideas. Transition to clean energy. Restore nature where you live and help regenerate diverse and healthy ecology.
Watersheds, rivers, streams, and lakes
Find water and land info and services by watershed area in King County including studies, data, activities, grants, and much more.
Wildlife in King County
Learn about the living things that call King County home, and what we do to protect, restore and help them regenerate.
Northwest natural yard and garden
This page provides earth-friendly info about gardening and yard care. For similar info and programs for farmers in King County, please visit our King County agriculture page.
Additional links
El Condado de King facilita la formulación de comentarios sobre el Plan de Control de Inundaciones en el cual se basarán las tareas para preparar mejor a la región para inundaciones más frecuentes y graves
El Condado de King organizará dos reuniones virtuales, el 15 de febrero y el 7 de marzo, donde el público podrá conocer y comentar el borrador final del Plan de Control de Inundaciones, en el cual se basarán las medidas para preparar mejor a la región para el aumento del riesgo de inundaciones.
Infraestructura resistente al clima: La nueva estación de tratamiento del Condado de King en Georgetown ya ha protegido el río Duwamish y el estrecho de Puget contra 121 millones de litros de contaminación
La Estación de Tratamiento de Aguas Pluviales del Condado de King en Georgetown es de última generación y es uno de los varios proyectos de capital resistentes al clima que más está protegiendo el estrecho de Puget del agua pluvial y las aguas residuales.