How stormwater is managed: review updates to the King County code and plans

June 11, 2026

Introduction Stormwater is regulated and managed through King County code Title 9, the Surface Water Design Manual, the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Manual, and annual reports: Stormwater Management Plan and Stormwater Action Plan. Those documents are open to the public for review, suggestions or comments. Click this link to comment on the stormwater updates and reports: … More How stormwater is managed: review updates to the King County code and plans

Juneteenth: A Personal Reflection on Freedom, Struggle, and Pride as a Black Man in Modern America

June 16, 2025

A personal reflection on what Juneteenth means to a Black man in public service, offering context for one of the many communities we serve. And a short list of local Juneteenth events. … More Juneteenth: A Personal Reflection on Freedom, Struggle, and Pride as a Black Man in Modern America

Clean water connects us all

Life of a Drop of Water stormwater art inspires connection and action for clean water and healthier communities

July 12, 2024

Here in the Pacific Northwest, few things are as recognizable as the Puget Sound. The creeks, streams, and rivers that flow into the sound help remind us of our closeness to nature and each other. In fact, across the region greenspaces found throughout our communities give us access to both work and play. We can … More Life of a Drop of Water stormwater art inspires connection and action for clean water and healthier communities

Green stormwater projects for clean rainwater 

June 3, 2024

What a difference a year can make in clean water projects, as a one-year snapshot on the impacts of 2022 green stormwater infrastructure shows. And we continue to learn from these projects. Green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) uses engineering with nature to recreate processes that help clean, slow and capture rain fall and runoff. The projects … More Green stormwater projects for clean rainwater 

Don’t wait to inflate! Checking tire pressure monthly helps drivers stay safer, save money – and save salmon

September 27, 2023

A recently discovered stormwater pollutant from cars is killing local coho salmon at an alarming rate, but the source might not be what you expect. Fuel emissions? Oil leaks? Dirty car wash water flowing down storm drains into our waters? Worse: a highly toxic rubber preservative in tire wear particles called 6PPD-q.  Local researchers, Washington … More Don’t wait to inflate! Checking tire pressure monthly helps drivers stay safer, save money – and save salmon