Sustainability commitments

Major initiatives by King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks in collaboration with other agencies.

Clean Water Healthy Habitat
Achieving better results sooner for people, salmon and orcas.

Water Quality Benefits Evaluation (WQBE) Toolkit
Applying emergent science to improve water quality faster and with greater consequence.
Reducing stormwater pollution, the growing threat to water quality in King County

Local Food Initiative
Building our healthy and sustainable farm economy in King County.

3 Million Trees
Plan to plant, protect, and prepare a combined 3 million trees by the end of 2025

Related information

Sustainable building

Resources for developers, builders, architects, and homeowners interested to build toward a sustainable King County

Climate action

King County's response to climate change

Toxic chemical assessment

Learn how King County is tracking toxic chemicals in our environment.

Environmental stewardship

Restore nature where you live and help regenerate diverse and healthy ecology.

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