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Strategic Climate Action Plan
King County’s Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) is a 5 year blueprint for climate action. It outlines King County’s priorities and commitments to residents and partners.
Climate Office
The Executive Climate Office (ECO) works to coordinate, elevate, and accelerate climate action across the county. ECO manages King County’s Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP); collaborates with county departments, frontline communities, and other partners on climate-related work; and manages programs to build a green workforce, prepare for the impacts of climate change, and empower healthy buildings.
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.
Green Globe Awards
The Green Globe Awards are King County’s highest honor for environmental stewardship. Presented every 2 years, the awards recognize nonprofits, small businesses, government agencies, volunteers, and employees who help us create more resilient, sustainable, equitable communities.
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.
Noxious weeds
Identification and control guidance and resources for noxious weeds and invasive plants 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.
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.
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