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Dunn secures more than $345,000 in WaterWorks grants for local water quality projects

October 8, 2026

King County Councilmember Reagan Dunn announced Wednesday that seven projects serving communities in Council District 9 will receive over $345,000 in WaterWorks grant funding. The funding was confirmed by a Tuesday King County Council vote.

The grants are intended to improve water quality, strengthen stormwater infrastructure, restore lakes and wetland habitat, and provide environmental education and stewardship opportunities.

“I was thrilled to secure funding for these projects, all of which improve local water quality, protect our communities from storm water runoff, and help preserve critical habitat for salmon and wildlife,” Dunn said. “Whether it’s addressing aging stormwater infrastructure, or increasing the health of lakes, wetlands, or rivers, each of these projects were identified by our community as necessary and beneficial for our region.”

The District 9 WaterWorks funding includes:

  • $105,000 to the City of Maple Valley for the Elk Run Pond Retrofit Project, which will improve the function and water-quality treatment capacity of the pond.
  • $67,012 to the City of Newcastle for the S-038 Stormwater Conveyance Rehabilitation Program, continuing investments in the city’s aging stormwater infrastructure.
  • $60,000 to the Lake Desire Community Club for the Lake Desire Water Quality Improvement Project.
  • $51,210 to SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve for Water-flow Enhancements at SHADOW Lake Nature Preserve.
  • $41,400 to Stewardship Partners for the Lake Twelve Comprehensive Water Quality Restoration project in the Black Diamond area.
  • $16,500 to Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust toward Inspiring the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards with the Greenway Trust Education Program.
  • $4,000 to the YMCA of Greater Seattle toward Youth in Action: Stewardship, Education & Leadership.

Generally awarded every two years, King County’s WaterWorks Grant Program funds projects that improve water quality within the service area of King County’s regional wastewater system. Eligible recipients include nonprofits, schools and educational institutions, local agencies, community groups, tribes, and special purpose districts.

To learn more about this grant program, visit the Waterworks Grant Program webpage.