Tag: habitat restoration
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We’re havin’ a party and everybody’s invited!
Turning seventy-five may inspire some people to gold-plate their Senior Citizen cards, but we here at King County Parks aren’t slowing down one bit! Instead, we’re throwing a bash, Parks-style, with trees, trails, and treats! Join us as we celebrate 75 years of parks, trails, open space and general awesometicity with a big she-bang on…
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Congrats to our Green Globe winners!
On this fine Earth Day, we here at King County Parks like to start off our favorite tree-hugging day with a little celebratin’. This morning, we joined other King County types at the Olympic Sculpture Park for the 2013 Green Globe Awards, given every two years by King County to celebrate the green, earth-loving contributions…
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Day Trip: Maury Island Marine Park, work with a view
People for Puget Sound will be out at Maury Island Marine Park this Saturday continuing restoration efforts at the park, and we would love some extra help. Whattya say? Road trip, boat trip and beautiful Maury Island.
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King County seeking comments on wood placement in rivers
Our friends over in the Water and Land Resources Division of Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) are seeking public comments on a draft rule that describes procedures for considering recreational safety when placing large woody debris in rivers. This stream restoration technique is done to improve habitat for fish and wildlife and stabilize…