Executive Zahilay, King County Council advance work to protect local waterways with funding for 99 community-led projects

Crossposted from DNRP Field Notes

King County Executive Girmay Zahilay and the King County Council approved $7.8 million in WaterWorks grant funding for 99 projects that will improve water quality, prevent pollution, capture stormwater, and involve the community.

A few highlights include paid opportunities for youth to be involved in restoration along the Duwamish River, creating pocket forest parks along South Lake Union, and reducing harmful algal blooms. Read more.