May 6, 2008
Lake Sammamish salmon recovery to get boost
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service plans investigation of kokanee stock’s crash
April 28, 2008
External column, Seattle P-I
West's salmon fishery declared failure
Designation means economic assistance for three coastal states
April 28, 2008
External column, Seattle P-I
Salmon decline is a wake-up call
April 24, 2008
Public invited to tour Brightwater habitat restoration site on Saturday, May 10
April 11, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Council Approves Salmon Fishing Ban
April 11, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
Salmon 'emergency' spawns new limits
Unprecedented fishing restrictions follow collapse of Calif. chinook run
March 26, 2008
External article, Seattle P-I
How to make city's shoreline friendlier to sea life?
Nooks and crannies help baby salmon and crabs hide out
Feb. 26, 2008
King County successfully completes environmental cleanup project in Elliott Bay
Jan. 24, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Culverts add obstacles to salmon, state, politics
Jan. 22, 2008
Proposed statewide medicine take-back bill would protect people and environment
Successful pilot take-back project helps frame state legislation
Jan. 22, 2008
External article, Seattle Times
Finally, a safe, environmental way to get rid of old medicine
Dec. 28, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
Urban streams in sad shape, report finds
Dec. 27, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Fixed city creeks are still foul
Salmon are back, but the water is far from pristine, report says
Dec. 21, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Issaquah gets grant to protect salmon
Dec. 21, 2007
External article, Seattle PI
Sound recovery effort gets $24 million
Most of the federal money to go to EPA
Dec. 20, 2007
King County watersheds share $8.3 million in state funds for salmon habitat protection, restoration
Dec. 17, 2007
News release, Puget Sound Partnership
Regional leaders select Sims to chair Puget Sound Partnership board
Dec. 17, 2007
External article, Seattle PI
Madrona Woods creek again flows free
Volunteers spent decade on project that brought a stream to surface
Dec. 17, 2007
External article, Seattle PI
Harbor Island appeal by state
Board's ruling in Superfund case contested
Dec. 13, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
New evidence fish farms hurt wild salmon
Sea lice threaten to wipe out runs, researchers say
Dec. 12, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
No Duwamish debacle in Elliott Bay
Work on removal of toxic materials going well
Nov. 25, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
A River Lost? Decision time on the Duwamish
Nov. 20, 2007
Contaminated Elliott Bay sediment clean-up begins
Nov. 13, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Returning urban salmon provide a thrill and a lesson
Nov. 6, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
Salmon advocates sue over pesticides
Indicators for Fish in King County, Washington
Oct. 27, 2007
External opinion, Seattle Times
A building name fit for a King
Oct. 26, 2007
Fish and wildlife habitat enhancement under way
Volunteers needed for additional habitat work in November, December
Oct. 25, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
$125,000 in pollution fines to help Duwamish salmon
Oct. 24, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
Kokanee fail to garner protection
Oct. 8, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Use a car wash, the fish will thank you
Oct. 4, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Chinook returning to Cedar River big-time
About 300 fish came back this fall, compared with 79 four years ago.
Sept. 30, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
UW envisions a new Environmental College
Program would unite variety of fields, research.
Sept. 12, 2007
External Opinion, Seattle PI
Port Of Seattle: Praise a good call
Sept. 11, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
Plan to dump PCB-tainted soil raises concerns
Sept. 3, 2007
External Opinion, Seattle P-I
Salmon Recovery: A priority now
Become a Salmon Watcher
Aug. 28, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Culvert ruling headed into talks
July 30, 2007
External Opinion, Seattle Times
A vital, adaptable Sound
July 26, 2007
External News, Seattle P-I
Report: Rising sea-levels will harm NW habitat
July 17, 2007
International interest in Brightwater Plant innovations
Habitat design team invited to teach in South Korea
July 2, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
State committed to saving the Sound
Jun. 27, 2007
Five Snoqualmie Watershed restoration projects get $170,000
June 22, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
Fish in Lake Washington among state's most tainted
Jun. 13, 2007
External article, Seattle P-I
Judge sides with wild salmon
Hatchery-bred fish can't be counted toward Endangered Species Act goals
May 8, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
Puget Sound steelhead declared "threatened"
May 7, 2007
Executive Sims' statement on steelhead listing
Apr. 23, 2007
Sign up for Brightwater habitat restoration tours, April 28
Apr. 19, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
Lawsuit challenges protection of salmon
Apr. 13, 2007
Sims honors Rep. Norm Dicks, 13 others with Green Globe Awards
Representative Dicks has made protecting Puget Sound a top priority, including restoration of its salmon runs.
Apr. 8, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
Washington quarter makes debut
Apr. 8, 2007
Seattle P-I
Green treatment given to site of Brightwater sewage treatment plant
Apr. 8, 2007
Seattle Times
Global warming could deal big blow to salmon
Apr. 6, 2007
Seattle P-I
Steps now could lessen harm to fish
Apr. 1, 2007
Seattle P-I
Planners think waterfront has room for both people and baby salmon
Oct. 25, 2006
King County, Port of Seattle in major land deal
County, Port, railroad announce discussions to bring multi-faceted transportation improvements to county residents
Oct. 18, 2006
Sims to developers: help us transform Seattle skyline
Asking for proposals to replace eyesore building with 21st century structure
Oct. 17, 2006
USDA Rural Development to present grant to King County for renewable energy project
Oct. 13, 2006
King County offering new green-building incentives
Funds, permitting assistance available to commercial, residential developers
Oct. 11, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Low-impact methods have high impact on ecosystems
Rain barrels, green roofs play a key role
Oct. 11, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Toxic stormwater is one of the Sound's biggest threats
Knowledge goes only so far in controlling polluted runoff
Oct. 9, 2006
Investing in the "infrastructure of our future"
Sims proposes upgrades, repairs to roads, wastewater and solid waste systems
Oct. 9, 2006
External link, King County Journal
Issaquah wants to take green to the extreme
Apr. 1, 2007
Seattle Times
Hormonal chemicals may be imperiling fish
Poll Results:
Should the environmental health of Puget Sound be a high priority in the State of Washington's budget?
Mar. 9, 2007
Brightwater habitat project draws international visitors
Feb. 20, 2007
Public invited to tour Brightwater habitat restoration site, March 3
Feb. 14, 2007
Sims to salmon managers: Prepare now for pending global warming impacts
Feb. 7, 2007
King County Proposes Global Warming Action Plan
Other cities, counties and private sector urged to join effort
Feb. 2, 2007
Seattle Times
Trees called threat to King County river levees
Jan. 29, 2006
External Editorial, Seattle P-I
Bright green sticker shock
Jan. 18, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Pace, style of growth endanger Puget Sound
Humans also in peril, action team report says
Jan. 17, 2006
External Article, Seattle Times
Seattle trying to woo salmon back downtown with park's seawall makeover
Jan. 16, 2007
Shoreline management review launched in King County
Dec. 12, 2006
King County watersheds get $1.5 million from state for salmon habitat conservation, restoration
Dec. 8, 2006
King County honors winners of 'Radical Salmon' design competition
Dec. 4, 2006
Fall City’s Olive Taylor Quigley Park gets new historical interpretive signs
Oct 27, 2006
External Link, Seattle P-I
New alert on eating local salmon
State warns to limit meals of Puget Sound chinook
Oct 9, 2006
External Link, Seattle P-I
Marine life is disappearing from Puget Sound, and fast
Oct. 9, 2006
Investing in the "infrastructure of our future"
Sims proposes upgrades, repairs to roads, wastewater and solid waste systems
Oct. 6, 2006
External link, Seattle Times
Salmon to hog all the action in Issaquah's "wild" festival
Sept. 28, 2006
Follow the salmon up the Cedar River this fall
September-November
Sept. 1, 2006
External link, Seattle P-I
State's freshwater fish tainted, study says
Chemical used in flame retardants is culprit
Aug. 16, 2006
External link, Seattle Times
The dye is cast to learn about a river's "fever"
Aug. 16, 2006
External link, King County Journal
Water test turns Snoqualmie River red
Aug. 7, 2006
King County stewardship grants help local groups protect, strengthen natural resources
July 21, 2006
Sims: Thanks to Senator Patty Murray's perseverance, critical salmon-recovery projects will proceed
July 21, 2006
Sims and Nickels share national environmental award
June 12, 2006
Road projects in Cherry Valley
Culvert replacements to reduce flooding, enable better fish passage
April 3, 2006
External Link, Seattle P-I
Endangered Species Act: Saving steelhead
March 30, 2006
External Link, Seattle Times
Feds want to protect steelhead
Feb. 10, 2006
External Link, Seattle P-I
Salmon solution:
$1 billion plan
Feb. 7, 2006
External Link, Seattle P-I
$1 billion plan to save chinook goes public
October 18, 2005
External Article, Seattle Times
Climate change means big changes in Puget Sound
Seattle's Urban Blueprint for Habitat Protection and Restoration
Bellevue's Efforts to Save Salmon
Summary of the city's local and regional actions to help salmon survive.
Dec. 23, 2005
External Link, Seattle P-I
Duwamish River doesn't stay clean
Nov. 23, 2005
External Commentary, Seattle P-I
Salmon recovery relies on Sound health
Nov. 3, 2005
Sims lauds King County's water conservation, says climate change requires continued savings
Executive says reclaimed water source an important part of future plans
Oct. 27, 2005
King County praised as national leader in addressing climate change
October 18, 2005
External Article, Seattle P-I
Sound Warning: Scientists say the region is already feeling climate change
Oct. 3, 2005
Cedar River offers prime viewing of salmon homecoming
Aug. 17, 2005
External link, Seattle Times
Recycling project saves creek habitat for salmon
Aug.16, 2005
External Link, Seattle P-I Editorial
Puget Sound Salmon: Habitat sans fish
July 26, 2005
External link, Seattle Times Editorial
Sockeye sensibilities
July 8, 2005
External link, Seattle P-I
Why are so few sockeye returning to the Ballard Locks?
July 5, 2005
Cleaner air, fewer fish revealed in King County's 2005 Environmental Benchmark Report
July 1, 2005
External link, Seattle P-I
Area's salmon strategy wins praise
July 1, 2005
External link, Seattle Times
Creative plan aims to save chinook salmon
June 30, 2005
External link, Seattle P-I
Risk-to-salmon warnings on pesticides are upheld
June 27, 2005
Plan to ensure salmon can thrive in state's most urban watershed wins approval
June 27, 2005
Council Endorses Regional Chinook Salmon Conservation Plan
June 24, 2005
King County to enhance streams at Brightwater site with fallen trees from highway project
June 22, 2005
External link, Seattle Times
Trying to solve the mystery of the 200,000 missing salmon
June 16, 2005
Agencies Team Up to Save Des Moines Creek for People and Fish
May 28, 2005
External link, Seattle P-I
Salmon rescue plan takes big jump forward
Seattle, King County, local governments finish document
Greenprint for King County
Regional conservation strategy
April 15, 2005
King County to honor 14 for environmental achievements
April 6, 2005
External link, Seattle P-I
Protection for Sound's steelhead to be considered
April 1, 2005
Snoqualmie Valley farmers take lead on habitat improvements that help farms and fish
Request for Comments:
Draft Salmon Habitat Plan for the Green/Duwamish and Central Puget Sound Watershed
input accepted through April 25.
March 14, 2005
External link, Seattle Times
Dry spell could mean trouble for lake
March 9, 2005
'Global warming-like' conditions prompt Sims to lay out King County's immediate, future water planning efforts
Executive says King County won't hesitate to enact drought-response plan
Feb. 28, 2005
King County launches annual roadside weed control program
Request no herbicide spray with an agreement to maintain your roadside
Feb. 28, 2005
King County seeks volunteers for tree-planting events in the Snoqualmie Valley
Feb. 10, 2005
Students bend steel for salmon
Snoqualmie Valley Trail gets last of three public art installations
Jan. 19, 2004
Drainage, habitat project nominations sought for unincorporated King County improvement programs
» Critical Areas Package - CAO Resources
» Aquatic Areas Fact Sheet (Acrobat PDF)
Dec. 13, 2004
King County receives support for environment and transportation
Fall 2004
(External Link, ArcNews)
King County, Washington, Maps Conservation Priorities With GIS
Protecting Fish and Forests
Nov. 27, 2004
(External Link, Seattle Times)
Local governments' salmon-saving plan up for public review
Oct. 20, 2004
Big sockeye return expected to draw plenty of Cedar River Salmon Journey visitors
Oct. 8, 2004
Cedar River Salmon Journey combines terrific salmon-viewing opportunity with natural history lesson
Sept. 22, 2004
New marine nearshore study affirms salmon reliance on entire ecosystem
Salmon in Federal Way
Salmon conditions and restoration activities by the City of Federal Way
Take the Interactive Salmon Quiz
Nov. 18, 2002
(External Link, Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Our Troubled Sound
Measuring for Results
Natural Resources and Parks Second Annual Performance Measures Report.
Jun. 18, 2004
Unique blend of art, school kids, government and community spawns 'Art for Salmon' project in Snoqualmie Valley
Jun. 3, 2004
Students, salmon and art come together on Snoqualmie Valley Trail
May 28, 2004
Sims, Phillips encouraged by federal announcement regarding salmon ESA listings, hatchery policy
May 12, 2004
Seattle P-I Commentary
Salmon recovery efforts must be based on science
2003 Annual Report - Small Habitat Restoration Program
Feb. 26, 2004
Sims upholds "wall against sprawl"
Feb. 27, 2004
Seattle Post Intelligencer
Proposed land-use changes would boost density, ease rules in rural areas
Feb. 20, 2004
South County celebrates federal funds to help salmon in Green/Duwamish River
Feb. 19, 2004
King County Seeks Volunteers for Tree-Planting Events in the Snoqualmie Valley
Feb.9, 2004
King County's pesticide-free yard care message blossoms at Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Feb.5, 2004
King County project provides Issaquah Creek property relief from flooding, erosion
Jan. 28, 2004
Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Federal pesticide ruling re-affirms King County's message promoting natural yard and garden care
Jan. 26, 2004
Grant money available for local projects that help salmon, environment
Jan. 23, 2004
Limits imposed on pesticides
Judge orders chemical-free buffers near streams to protect salmon
Nov. 29, 2003
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
How many eggs does a sockeye lay? Ask Homer
NEW REPORT:
The Current Status of Kokanee in the Greater Lake Washington Watershed
Nov. 21, 2003
Record numbers enjoy Cedar River Salmon Journey
Feb. 7, 2003
(External Links, Seattle Post Intelligencer)
» A call to clean up polluted runoff
» Spawning coho are dying early in restored creeks
Public Review, Public Meetings:
WRIA 8 Draft Chinook Salmon Conservation Plan
Submit comments through December 17
Nov. 10, 2003
Lawmakers Examine Habitat Restoration Projects
Projects highlight importance of regional partnerships
This Week:
Low Flow is the Way to Go
Oct. 31, 2003
Close relationship with Cedar River keeps volunteer naturalist dispensing streamside wisdom
Oct. 27, 2003
County Roads Division builds 'salmon expressway' on Rock Creek
Oct. 24, 2003
The Road to Salmon Recovery
Oct. 9, 2003
King County seeks volunteers for restoration projects along Snoqualmie River
Salmon watching, habitat restoration, ideas to live and let live
Oct. 1, 2003
Grant funding available for community-based salmon recovery projects on private property
Oct. 1, 2003
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
Cedar River's chinook get big breakthrough
Oct. 1, 2003
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
Critics roil waters for sockeye hatchery plan
Sept. 29, 2003
Council Calls for Action to Protect Duwamish
Sept 25, 2003
County praises new state protection of Vashon/Maury Island tidelands
Sept 19, 2003
King County on look out for Vashon Island "Salmon Watchers"
Aug 20, 2003
King County and Tacoma Water partnership will restore crucial habitat along Green River
July 18, 2003
(External Link, Seattle Times)
Judge looks to ban sprays near streams with salmon
June 5, 2003
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
'America's oceans are in crisis,' says new report
Pew study urges swift action to protect 4.5 million square miles
May 7, 2003
Salmon recovery projects in King County awarded $2.6 million in grants
Apr. 29, 2003
King County, neighborhood group receive national 'landscape' award for Denny Creek fish ladder project
2002 Report: Small Habitat Restoration Program
Mar. 27, 2003
King County and Friends of Rock Creek partner to restore natural ecology of Cemetery Reach
Mar. 5, 2003
Help improve salmon habitat along the Snoqualmie River
Feb. 27, 2003
Public comment on critical area land use updates closes Friday; second draft due in May for further public comment
Feb. 12, 2003
King County seeks volunteers for salmon restoration projects along Snoqualmie River
Feb. 12, 2003
King County offering local salmon recovery efforts a boost
Dec. 10, 2002
Public comment sought on draft land use updates
Nov. 26, 2002
Council Commits to Public-Private Shorelands Initiative
2001 Salmon Spawning Surveys in Selected Tributaries of the Cedar River, Washington
Code Violations
Emergency phone numbers and an online form to notify the Dept. of Development and Environmental Services of code violations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Denny Creek Fish Project Completed
Help salmon by donating native trees and shrubs for restoration projects
October 30, 2002
Watch salmon as you help restore habitat
October 11, 2002
King County, neighborhood group to dedicate fish ladder
Desimone Levee Planting
Microsoft employees volunteer to improve fish and wildlife habitat
October 8, 2002
(external link, Seattle Times)
New stream course attracting salmon
Volunteer Salmon Watchers help King County
October 4, 2002
Salmon, salmon-watchers expected to return en masse to Cedar River
October 3, 2002
Sims King County seeks volunteers to plant alongside Snoqualmie River
September 18, 2002
Sims recommends protection of ecological lands
September 9, 2002
Salmon eager to "test-swim" new stream created by King County Roads
August 22, 2002
King County integrates salmon recovery into everyday work: New report
August 5, 2002
External link - Seattle P-I
Taking steps to return salmon to Denny Creek
Cedar River Naturalists
Volunteer to teach others about salmon and the Cedar River watershed during the autumn salmon run!
Puget Sound Shoreline Stewardship Guidebook
Read salmon-friendly tips for owners of beach and bluff shorelines.
Downstream News
News, announcements, and helpful tips related to water conservation, water quality, and aquatic habitat conservation in King County.
May 13, 2002
School children release fish fingerlings to highlight Community Salmon Fund project
April 26, 2002
2002 Endangered Species Act (ESA) policy direction
April 16, 2002
Salmon recovery projects in King County receive $2.8 million in grants
Community Salmon Fund
King County and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are partnering to provide grants to private landowners, businesses, and community groups to improve salmon habitat.
November 16, 2001
Taylor Creek project bringing back salmon
November 13, 2001
Public meeting set to consider Sammamish restoration plan
November 9, 2001
Partnership Spawns Purchase of Critical Duwamish Salmon Habitat
November 9, 2001
External link - Seattle P-I
Scientists warn of twists and turns in Northwest climate
Wetter winters, drier summers predicted in coming decades
November 4, 2001
External LInk - Sacramento Bee
Wild and hatchery salmon - how different are they?
August 24, 2001
King County decries illegal dredging of May Creek
Salmon Identification
Can you tell a Coho from a Kokanee?
Salmon Watcher Training
Volunteer to record salmon returns in the rivers and creeks of the greater Lake Washington drainage area.
Take Metro to Salmon Days
Saturday & Sunday, October 5 & 6
November 20, 2001
Naturalists educate record-breaking numbers about salmon and the Cedar River
October 26, 2001
Help restore chinook salmon habitat along the Snoqualmie River
Chinook Bend Park
October 3, 2001
Drought isn't over for fish; spawning salmon finding little water
June 16, 2001
(external news)
Vanishing Steelhead a Mystery
the number of wild winter steelhead that spawned in Puget Sound's creeks and rivers the past two springs is "probably the worst ever..."
April 2, 2001
(external news)
Des Moines Creek restoration planned
King County, the state Department of Transportation, the Port of Seattle and the cities of Des Moines and SeaTac are combining efforts and funding to preserve and enhance Des Moines Creek, a salmon stream in heavily urbanized western King County.
January 30, 2001
King County watersheds get $4.8 million in state grants
King County Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Progress Report, 1998-2000
Oct. 31, 2003
Close relationship with Cedar River keeps volunteer naturalist dispensing streamside wisdom
Oct. 27, 2003
County Roads Division builds 'salmon expressway' on Rock Creek
Oct. 24, 2003
The Road to Salmon Recovery
Oct. 9, 2003
King County seeks volunteers for restoration projects along Snoqualmie River
Salmon watching, habitat restoration, ideas to live and let live
Oct. 1, 2003
Grant funding available for community-based salmon recovery projects on private property
Oct. 1, 2003
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
Cedar River's chinook get big breakthrough
Oct. 1, 2003
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
Critics roil waters for sockeye hatchery plan
Sept. 29, 2003
Council Calls for Action to Protect Duwamish
Sept 25, 2003
County praises new state protection of Vashon/Maury Island tidelands
Sept 19, 2003
King County on look out for Vashon Island "Salmon Watchers"
Aug 20, 2003
King County and Tacoma Water partnership will restore crucial habitat along Green River
July 18, 2003
(External Link, Seattle Times)
Judge looks to ban sprays near streams with salmon
June 5, 2003
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
'America's oceans are in crisis,' says new report
Pew study urges swift action to protect 4.5 million square miles
May 7, 2003
Salmon recovery projects in King County awarded $2.6 million in grants
Apr. 29, 2003
King County, neighborhood group receive national 'landscape' award for Denny Creek fish ladder project
2002 Report: Small Habitat Restoration Program
Mar. 27, 2003
King County and Friends of Rock Creek partner to restore natural ecology of Cemetery Reach
Mar. 5, 2003
Help improve salmon habitat along the Snoqualmie River
Feb. 27, 2003
Public comment on critical area land use updates closes Friday; second draft due in May for further public comment
Feb. 12, 2003
King County seeks volunteers for salmon restoration projects along Snoqualmie River
Feb. 12, 2003
King County offering local salmon recovery efforts a boost
Dec. 10, 2002
Public comment sought on draft land use updates
Nov. 26, 2002
Council Commits to Public-Private Shorelands Initiative
2001 Salmon Spawning Surveys in Selected Tributaries of the Cedar River, Washington
Code Violations
Emergency phone numbers and an online form to notify the Dept. of Development and Environmental Services of code violations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Denny Creek Fish Project Completed
Help salmon by donating native trees and shrubs for restoration projects
October 30, 2002
Watch salmon as you help restore habitat
October 11, 2002
King County, neighborhood group to dedicate fish ladder
Desimone Levee Planting
Microsoft employees volunteer to improve fish and wildlife habitat
October 8, 2002
(external link, Seattle Times)
New stream course attracting salmon
Volunteer Salmon Watchers help King County
October 4, 2002
Salmon, salmon-watchers expected to return en masse to Cedar River
October 3, 2002
Sims King County seeks volunteers to plant alongside Snoqualmie River
September 18, 2002
Sims recommends protection of ecological lands
September 9, 2002
Salmon eager to "test-swim" new stream created by King County Roads
August 22, 2002
King County integrates salmon recovery into everyday work: New report
August 5, 2002
External link - Seattle P-I
Taking steps to return salmon to Denny Creek
Cedar River Naturalists
Volunteer to teach others about salmon and the Cedar River watershed during the autumn salmon run!
Puget Sound Shoreline Stewardship Guidebook
Read salmon-friendly tips for owners of beach and bluff shorelines.
Downstream News
News, announcements, and helpful tips related to water conservation, water quality, and aquatic habitat conservation in King County.
May 13, 2002
School children release fish fingerlings to highlight Community Salmon Fund project
April 26, 2002
2002 Endangered Species Act (ESA) policy direction
April 16, 2002
Salmon recovery projects in King County receive $2.8 million in grants
Community Salmon Fund
King County and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are partnering to provide grants to private landowners, businesses, and community groups to improve salmon habitat.
November 16, 2001
Taylor Creek project bringing back salmon
November 13, 2001
Public meeting set to consider Sammamish restoration plan
November 9, 2001
Partnership Spawns Purchase of Critical Duwamish Salmon Habitat
November 9, 2001
External link - Seattle P-I
Scientists warn of twists and turns in Northwest climate
Wetter winters, drier summers predicted in coming decades
November 4, 2001
External LInk - Sacramento Bee
Wild and hatchery salmon - how different are they?
August 24, 2001
King County decries illegal dredging of May Creek
Salmon Identification
Can you tell a Coho from a Kokanee?
Salmon Watcher Training
Volunteer to record salmon returns in the rivers and creeks of the greater Lake Washington drainage area.
Take Metro to Salmon Days
Saturday & Sunday, October 5 & 6
November 20, 2001
Naturalists educate record-breaking numbers about salmon and the Cedar River
October 26, 2001
Help restore chinook salmon habitat along the Snoqualmie River
Chinook Bend Park
October 3, 2001
Drought isn't over for fish; spawning salmon finding little water
June 16, 2001
(external news)
Vanishing Steelhead a Mystery
the number of wild winter steelhead that spawned in Puget Sound's creeks and rivers the past two springs is "probably the worst ever..."
April 2, 2001
(external news)
Des Moines Creek restoration planned
King County, the state Department of Transportation, the Port of Seattle and the cities of Des Moines and SeaTac are combining efforts and funding to preserve and enhance Des Moines Creek, a salmon stream in heavily urbanized western King County.
January 30, 2001
King County watersheds get $4.8 million in state grants
King County Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Progress Report, 1998-2000
Oct. 31, 2003
Close relationship with Cedar River keeps volunteer naturalist dispensing streamside wisdom
Oct. 27, 2003
County Roads Division builds 'salmon expressway' on Rock Creek
Oct. 24, 2003
The Road to Salmon Recovery
Oct. 9, 2003
King County seeks volunteers for restoration projects along Snoqualmie River
Salmon watching, habitat restoration, ideas to live and let live
Oct. 1, 2003
Grant funding available for community-based salmon recovery projects on private property
Oct. 1, 2003
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
Cedar River's chinook get big breakthrough
Oct. 1, 2003
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
Critics roil waters for sockeye hatchery plan
Sept. 29, 2003
Council Calls for Action to Protect Duwamish
Sept 25, 2003
County praises new state protection of Vashon/Maury Island tidelands
Sept 19, 2003
King County on look out for Vashon Island "Salmon Watchers"
Aug 20, 2003
King County and Tacoma Water partnership will restore crucial habitat along Green River
July 18, 2003
(External Link, Seattle Times)
Judge looks to ban sprays near streams with salmon
June 5, 2003
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
'America's oceans are in crisis,' says new report
Pew study urges swift action to protect 4.5 million square miles
May 7, 2003
Salmon recovery projects in King County awarded $2.6 million in grants
Apr. 29, 2003
King County, neighborhood group receive national 'landscape' award for Denny Creek fish ladder project
2002 Report: Small Habitat Restoration Program
Mar. 27, 2003
King County and Friends of Rock Creek partner to restore natural ecology of Cemetery Reach
Mar. 5, 2003
Help improve salmon habitat along the Snoqualmie River
Feb. 27, 2003
Public comment on critical area land use updates closes Friday; second draft due in May for further public comment
Feb. 12, 2003
King County seeks volunteers for salmon restoration projects along Snoqualmie River
Feb. 12, 2003
King County offering local salmon recovery efforts a boost
Dec. 10, 2002
Public comment sought on draft land use updates
Nov. 26, 2002
Council Commits to Public-Private Shorelands Initiative
2001 Salmon Spawning Surveys in Selected Tributaries of the Cedar River, Washington
Code Violations
Emergency phone numbers and an online form to notify the Dept. of Development and Environmental Services of code violations 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Denny Creek Fish Project Completed
Help salmon by donating native trees and shrubs for restoration projects
October 30, 2002
Watch salmon as you help restore habitat
October 11, 2002
King County, neighborhood group to dedicate fish ladder
Desimone Levee Planting
Microsoft employees volunteer to improve fish and wildlife habitat
October 8, 2002
(external link, Seattle Times)
New stream course attracting salmon
Volunteer Salmon Watchers help King County
October 4, 2002
Salmon, salmon-watchers expected to return en masse to Cedar River
October 3, 2002
Sims King County seeks volunteers to plant alongside Snoqualmie River
September 18, 2002
Sims recommends protection of ecological lands
September 9, 2002
Salmon eager to "test-swim" new stream created by King County Roads
August 22, 2002
King County integrates salmon recovery into everyday work: New report
August 5, 2002
External link - Seattle P-I
Taking steps to return salmon to Denny Creek
Cedar River Naturalists
Volunteer to teach others about salmon and the Cedar River watershed during the autumn salmon run!
Puget Sound Shoreline Stewardship Guidebook
Read salmon-friendly tips for owners of beach and bluff shorelines.
Downstream News
News, announcements, and helpful tips related to water conservation, water quality, and aquatic habitat conservation in King County.
May 13, 2002
School children release fish fingerlings to highlight Community Salmon Fund project
April 26, 2002
2002 Endangered Species Act (ESA) policy direction
April 16, 2002
Salmon recovery projects in King County receive $2.8 million in grants
Community Salmon Fund
King County and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are partnering to provide grants to private landowners, businesses, and community groups to improve salmon habitat.
November 16, 2001
Taylor Creek project bringing back salmon
November 13, 2001
Public meeting set to consider Sammamish restoration plan
November 9, 2001
Partnership Spawns Purchase of Critical Duwamish Salmon Habitat
November 9, 2001
External link - Seattle P-I
Scientists warn of twists and turns in Northwest climate
Wetter winters, drier summers predicted in coming decades
November 4, 2001
External LInk - Sacramento Bee
Wild and hatchery salmon - how different are they?
August 24, 2001
King County decries illegal dredging of May Creek
Salmon Identification
Can you tell a Coho from a Kokanee?
Salmon Watcher Training
Volunteer to record salmon returns in the rivers and creeks of the greater Lake Washington drainage area.
Take Metro to Salmon Days
Saturday & Sunday, October 5 & 6
November 20, 2001
Naturalists educate record-breaking numbers about salmon and the Cedar River
October 26, 2001
Help restore chinook salmon habitat along the Snoqualmie River
Chinook Bend Park
October 3, 2001
Drought isn't over for fish; spawning salmon finding little water
June 16, 2001
(external news)
Vanishing Steelhead a Mystery
the number of wild winter steelhead that spawned in Puget Sound's creeks and rivers the past two springs is "probably the worst ever..."
April 2, 2001
(external news)
Des Moines Creek restoration planned
King County, the state Department of Transportation, the Port of Seattle and the cities of Des Moines and SeaTac are combining efforts and funding to preserve and enhance Des Moines Creek, a salmon stream in heavily urbanized western King County.
January 30, 2001
King County watersheds get $4.8 million in state grants
King County Endangered Species Act (ESA)
Progress Report, 1998-2000
