2006 DNRP Archived News Releases

Sims supports statewide e-waste recycling
Jan. 2006 --King County Executive Ron Sims today announced his support for state legislation that would establish and finance a statewide collection and recycling system for electronic waste

King County Flood Warning Center monitoring flows as Green, White rivers stay at Phase Three alert status
January 2006 - King County is continuing to monitor a number of rivers after several days of steady rain recently pushed some streams into the second and third stages of the county's four-stage flood-alert system.

Heavy rain triggers flood alerts for Tolt, Snoqualmie rivers; King County activates Flood Warning Center
January 2006 - Heavy rain moving through Western Washington has river levels on the rise and has prompted King County to issue a Phase Two flood alert for both the Tolt and Snoqualmie Rivers this morning.

King County Flood Warning Center expands flood alerts to Green, White rivers
January 2006 11:15 a.m. - The King County Flood Warning Center is expanding its Phase Two flood alerts to the Green and White rivers this morning.

Jan. 25 meeting set to discuss new flood maps, flood study for lower Snoqualmie, Skykomish rivers
King and Snohomish counties are hosting a public meeting Jan. 25 in Carnation to discuss a new flood study and draft flood maps for the lower Snoqualmie and Skykomish rivers. The updated information will be used to revise flood insurance rate maps for property owners within the two counties.

King County Flood Warning Center raises flood alert level on Green River, Issaquah Creek
January 2006 - King County has issued a Phase Three flood alert for the Green River after heavy rain raised river levels throughout Western Washington.

King County encourages recycling alternatives to Christmas tree disposal
January 2006 - King County is encouraging residents to seek out alternatives to throwing Christmas trees in the garbage. Recycling Christmas trees is less expensive and better for the environment

Phase Two flood alert issued for Cedar River; Flood Warning Center continues to monitor river levels
January 2006 - While water levels on most rivers and streams are continuing to drop following several days of steady rain, the King County Flood Warning Center has issued a Phase Two flood warning for the Cedar River, where just minor and isolated flooding is possible.

Fifth annual Small Farm Expo, March 18, offers essential resources to area landowners
Jan. 2006 -- This year's Small Farm Expo, March 18 at the King County Fairgrounds in Enumclaw.