Recent news, activities, reports, data, grants and organizations related to the Sammamish River, Lake Sammamish, Issaquah Creek and Tibbetts Creek and the area that drains to these water bodies.
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
Jan. 16, 2008
King County’s Native Plant Salvage Program seeks volunteers for habitat restoration
Jan. 16, 2008
Partnership will lead to mountain bike course at King County’s Duthie Hill Park
Dec. 21, 2007
King County added to federal flood relief
Residents and businesses now eligible for aid
Dec. 21, 2007
News release, Seattle P-I
Issaquah gets grant to protect salmon
Dec. 20, 2007
King County watersheds share $8.3 million in state funds for salmon habitat protection, restoration
Dec. 5, 2007
King County responds to wastewater overflow in Bothell
Dec. 4, 2007
King County responds to wastewater overflows caused by Monday’s rainstorm
Dec. 3, 2007
External article, Everett Herald
Maltby targeted for new parks from Brightwater money
Nov. 29, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
New trail gives Issaquah access
Nov. 20, 2007
Sammamish unveils LEED-certified City Hall
'Silver'-rated project is first of several for new 'green' Sammamish Commons
Oct. 24, 2007
External article, Seattle Times
Kokanee fail to garner protection
Oct. 22, 2007
Education comes through volunteering at Brightwater habitat restoration event
Oct. 17, 2007
Lend a hand digging local plants with King County’s Native Plant Salvage Program
July 19, 2007
Household hazardous waste recycling easy; Wastemobile in Issaquah Aug. 3-5
July 17, 2007
International interest in Brightwater Plant innovations
Habitat design team invited to teach in South Korea
Jun. 20, 2007
Brightwater Environmental Education/Community Center receives state grant
Apr. 24, 2007
Guided tours, volunteer work party at Soaring Eagle Regional Park
Hiking, biking and running tours, plus park clean-up party, set for April 28
Apr. 23, 2007
Sign up for Brightwater habitat restoration tours, April 28
Apr. 13, 2007
Sims honors Rep. Norm Dicks, 13 others with Green Globe Awards
Leader in Water Quality Protection:
Terry Lavender, Bear Creek
Apr. 8, 2007
External Article,Seattle P-I
Green treatment given to site of Brightwater sewage treatment plant
Mar. 21, 2007
External Article, Seattle Times
"Zero-energy" homes planned in Issaquah
A "zero-energy" home is designed to produce as much energy as it consumes
Mar. 9, 2007
Brightwater habitat project draws international visitors
Feb. 20, 2007
Public invited to tour Brightwater habitat restoration site, March 3
Dec. 29, 2006
Volunteers needed to clear storm debris at King County’s Marymoor Park
Nov. 28, 2006
King County to again offer free disposal of debris from flood damage, Dec. 2-3
Nov. 13, 2006
Sims pays tribute to Harvey Manning
Long-time trails and wildlands preservation advocate leaves legacy of habitat protection
Nov. 7, 2006, 9:45pm
Executive Sims visits flooded areas in King County
Nov. 7, 2006, 8:30pm
Additional Emergency Shelters open in Bellevue and Renton
Nov. 7, 2006, 4:45pm
Need for residents to report flood damages
Nov. 7, 2006, 2pm
Sims: Heavy rain, historic flooding underscore need for flood-protection upgrades
Nov. 6, 2006
King County Executive issues emergency proclamation due to river system flooding
Nov. 6, 2006
Major flooding expected as heavy rain pushes Snoqualmie, Tolt rivers to Phase IV flood alert
Oct 20, 2006
King County seeks public input in developing permanent East Lake Sammamish Trail
Oct. 9, 2006
External link, King County Journal
Issaquah wants to take green to the extreme
Oct. 6, 2006
External link, Seattle Times
Salmon to hog all the action in Issaquah's "wild" festival
May 26, 2006
King County opens new trails in Taylor Mountain Forest
May 18, 2006
Grease-blocked sewer pipe causes overflow in Bellevue
April 5, 2006
King County staff respond to wastewater spill
March 21, 2006
Sims predicts East Lake Sammamish Trail will become cherished regional treasure
Feb. 9, 2006
King County offers volunteer opportunities on trail, environmental restoration projects
Jan. 13, 2006
County crews complete repairs, reopen Issaquah-Hobart Road ahead of schedule
Jan. 13, 2006
Half of Marymoor Park's popular off-leash dog area closed due to flood waters
Jan. 12, 2006
King County responding to wet weather, flooding
Jan. 11, 2006, 4:30 p.m.
King County Flood Warning Center monitoring flows as Green, White rivers stay at Phase Three alert status
Jan. 10, 2006, 10:30 p.m.
King County Flood Warning Center raises flood alert level on Green River, Issaquah Creek
Dec. 29, 2005
Building on a rural property? King County can help with the new guidelines
Nov. 19, 2005
External Link, Seattle Times
Swamp Creek littered with garbage
Nov. 4, 2005
Wet weather helps push back tentative opening for part of East Lake Sammamish Interim Use Trail
Oct. 28, 2005
King County agreement preserves farmland, creates new athletic fields in Sammamish Valley
Sept. 23, 2005
Hearing on SR-9 property transfer
July 28, 2005
East Lake Sammamish Trail Groundbreaking
July 28, 2005
Bring your batteries, bulbs and pesticides to the King County Wastemobile, August 5-7 in Issaquah
July 28, 2005
Get a Free Car Wash Kit and Keep Pollution Out of Streams and Puget Sound
July 24, 2005
External Link, Seattle Times
How clean is your beach?
June 27, 2005
Plan to ensure salmon can thrive in state's most urban watershed wins approval
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 8, 2005
Survey finds more users on regional trails
32 percent of trail users commuting to work or school
June 2, 2005
Mountains to Sound Greenway Days Festival - Time to lace up your hiking boots!
May 10, 2005
East Lake Sammamish Trail clears final permitting hurdle
April 21, 2005
Earth Day volunteers needed to care for native wildflowers in Cougar Mountain meadow
Brightwater Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement Available
Proposed Brightwater Regional Wastewater Treatment System
March 18, 2005
King County promises to protect water quality while building Brightwater Treatment Plant
March 14, 2005
Sims hires rural liaison
March 10, 2005
Woodinville-area workshop aims to help farm and horse owners work with new regulations
Feb. 2, 2005
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
Redmond reclaiming its river
Project restoring the Sammamish to a wild state
Jan. 12, 2005
Purchase of surplus county land to help farmers market, innovative ag projects sprout in Woodinville
Nov. 27, 2004
(External Link, Seattle Times)
Local governments' salmon-saving plan up for public review
Nov 23, 2004
Repair work will partially close Sammamish River Trail in Woodinville November 29 and 30
Jan.28, 2004
King County seeks volunteers to help salvage native plants near Newcastle and give them new life
Route 9 site chosen for Brightwater Treatment Plant
Dec. 1, 2003
External link: Seattle Times
Engineers use drains to deter busy beavers
» The Beaver Deceiver
Nov. 28, 2003
County Executive Sims to announce decision for location of Brightwater wastewater treatment facilities
NEW REPORT:
The Current Status of Kokanee in the Greater Lake Washington Watershed
Oct. 31, 2003
King County invites volunteers to salvage native plants
Oct 8, 2003
Reclaimed water for Sammamish Valley to flow from new source
Oct 8, 2003
Reclaimed water for Sammamish Valley to flow from new source
Aug. 29, 2003
External link: Enterprise News
Mussels' troubles in creek are topic of study
Tests may find problems with Bear Creek
Jul. 29, 2004
Community meeting Aug. 10 in Woodinville on design, mitigation for Brightwater treatment system
Jul. 16, 2004
Public meeting on Safety Relief Point permit application - July 29
Jan. 17, 2003
New King County committee strives to protect region's groundwater
Nov. 8, 2002
King County seeking comments on environmental review of proposed reclaimed water facility in Sammamish Valley
October 11, 2002
New King County committees strive to protect region's groundwater
October 10, 2002
Partnership creates unique legacy near Redmond for recreation, and the environment
October 8, 2002
(external link, Seattle Times)
New stream course attracting salmon
September 18, 2002
Sims recommends protection of ecological lands
Protection of habitat lands critical to endangered fish and other wildlife that represent high priorities on Issaquah Creek and Cottage Lake Creek.
September 9, 2002
Salmon eager to "test-swim" new stream created by King County Roads
August 29, 2002
Salmon Watcher Program: A distinctly northwest volunteer experience
June 13, 2002
Community open house June 20 on water reuse in the Sammamish Valley
May 13, 2002
Judge dismisses challenge to East Lake Sammamish Trail; construction to continue on interim trail
Land and Water steward training: applications due February 22, 2002
November 13, 2001
Public meeting set to consider Sammamish restoration plan
November 3, 2001
Sims lends support to Sammamish Restoration Plan at ReLeaf event
October 25, 2001
King County seeks volunteers to dig native plants in Issaquah
Sammamish Releaf
Help plant 4,000 native plants and pull invasive weeds.
June 15, 2001
(External link: Eastside Journal)
Sammamish Plateau faces water fines, restrictions - Aquifer below halfway point; conservation now negligible
June 5, 2001
Issaquah students to help restore habitat on Saturday
May 31, 2001
"Drought Proof" Sammamish River water solutions announced
October 12, 2000
Volunteers needed October 21 for Sammamish Stewardship Saturday: A part of The Big Help
October 12, 2000
Sims launches King County Salmon Cam
8-30-2000
(External link: Seattle Times)
Hydrant vandals loose a flood of complaints
8-16-2000
Land swap on Sammamish Plateau will enhance new regional park
