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Recent news, activities, reports, data, grants and organizations related to the Cedar River, Lake Washington and the area that drains to it (though the Sammamish Watershed is on a separate page).
June 21, 2007
Public gets two extra weeks to review, comment on King County’s proposed shoreline management rules
May 8, 2007
External Article, Seattle Times
Puget Sound steelhead declared "threatened"
May 7, 2007
Executive Sims' statement on steelhead listing
May 2, 2007
Bring old batteries, bulbs and bug killers to the Wastemobile in Renton, May 18-20
Mar. 12, 2007
King
County Wastewater utility crew responds to small overflow
on Mercer Island
Jan. 29, 2007
King
County hosts Maple Valley public workshop for shoreline
management review, Feb. 13
Jan. 24, 2007
Community
invited to Feb. 3 open house to learn about Mercer Island
emergency sewer repair project
Jan. 16, 2007
King
County's flood protection gets boost from County Council's
unanimous vote
Dec. 12, 2006
King
County watersheds get $1.5 million from state for salmon
habitat conservation, restoration
Nov. 9, 2006,
4:30pm
Sims
proposes to waive disposal fees for residents
with flood damage
Nov. 9, 2006,
2:30pm
River
flows dropping, flood patrol teams monitoring rivers
Nov. 8, 2006,
7:30am
Dangerous
conditions persist even as river levels drop
Nov. 7, 2006,
10pm
Green,
Cedar flows remain high
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,
4:15pm
Flood
levels rise on Cedar, Green rivers
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. 3, 2006
King County ready to protect people, property from floodwaters
Oct. 30, 2006
Sims: Predictions of warmer, wetter winters heighten need
for flood-protection upgrades
Oct. 11, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Low-impact
methods have high impact on ecosystems
Rain barrels, green roofs play
a key role in saving orcas
Oct. 11, 2006
External Article, Seattle P-I
Toxic
stormwater is one of the Sound's biggest threats
Knowledge goes only so far in
controlling polluted runoff
Oct 10, 2006
External Link, Seattle P-I
A
rising tide of chemicals and sewage
Modern chemical is now found
at the top of the food chain
Oct. 9, 2006
Investing
in the "infrastructure of our future"
Sims proposes upgrades, repairs
to roads, wastewater and solid waste systems
Oct. 2, 2006
As
flood season nears, Sims encourages residents in flood-prone
areas to prepare for rising waters
Executive also reiterates need
to shore up aging levee system
Sept. 28, 2006
Follow
the salmon up the Cedar River this fall
Sept. 1, 2006
External link, Seattle P-I
State's
freshwater fish tainted, study says
Chemical used in flame retardants
is culprit
Executive
Proposed 2006 King County Flood Hazard Management Plan
Water and Land Resources Division
May 11, 2006
External link, City of Seattle
Community,
City, County to Celebrate Ravenna Creek Daylighting
Wastewater improvement project
now a walk in the park
May 9, 2006
King
County to begin emergency sewer line replacement project
in Ballard
March 10, 2006
Bridge
repairs scheduled next week along Cedar River Trail
Feb. 13, 2006
Arson
at Big Finn playground continues park vandalism trend
Feb. 9, 2006
King
County offers volunteer opportunities on trail, environmental
restoration projects
Jan. 16, 2006
County
crews continue efforts to control massive slide near Renton
Jan. 13, 2006,
5 p.m.
Phase
Two flood alert issued for Cedar River; Flood Warning Center
continues to monitor river levels
Oct. 25, 2005
Celebrate
new overflow controls for Lake Washington
Oct. 19, 2005
Best
in the nation floodplain management rating
Oct. 18, 2005
Cedar
River Naturalist Program provides interpreters to Hispanic community
Oct. 17, 2005
Closures
impact Cedar River Trail
Oct. 3, 2005
Cedar
River offers prime viewing of salmon homecoming
August 17, 2005
Convenient
Assistance on Rural Stewardship Planning
this fall in Black Diamond and Carnation
Aug. 17, 2005
External link, Seattle Times
Recycling
project saves creek habitat for salmon
Aug. 9, 2005
Waste
not, want not, Wastemobile wants your hazardous waste Wastemobile
visits Maple Valley, August 12-14
July
28, 2005
Get
a Free Car Wash Kit and Keep Pollution Out of Streams and Puget
Sound
July 26, 2005
External link, King County Journal
`Rural
Majority' working to protect land, quality of life
July 24, 2005
External Link, Seattle Times
How
clean is your beach?
July 15, 2005
Cedar
River Trail Bridge to close for repair
July 14, 2005
Summertime
noxious weed workshops offered throughout King County
July 11, 2005
External link, Seattle P-I
Lake
Washington's ecosystem in trouble
Rise in water temperature having profound effects
July 8, 2005
External link, Seattle P-I
Why
are so few sockeye returning to the Ballard Locks?
June 30, 2005
Low
river levels can create hazardous conditions - King County discourages
illegal bridge jumping
June 27, 2005
Plan
to ensure salmon can thrive in state's most urban watershed
wins approval
June 22, 2005
External link, Seattle Times
Trying
to solve the mystery of the 200,000 missing salmon
June 21, 2005
Learn
how to fight green invaders
King County offers Noxious Weed
Workshop for rural landowners
June 21, 2005
Opinion, Seattle Post Intelligencer
Trailway
an investment in healthy region
June 8, 2005
Survey
finds more users on regional trails
32 percent of trail users commuting to work or school
June 8, 2005
Stimson
Marina receives King County EnviroStars Award
King County Executive Ron Sims,
Mayor Nickels present award
June 7, 2005
Landmark
agreement new model for conservation
Conserves open space, protects working forests, fosters recreational
improvements and promotes planned community growth
May 28, 2005
External link, Seattle P-I
Salmon
rescue plan takes big jump forward
Seattle, King County, local governments finish document
May 31, 2005
King
County takes first step to purchase rail corridor
April. 5,
2005
See
how King County is safeguarding the environment: Check out the
2004 DNRP Annual Report online
March 14, 2005
Sims
hires rural liaison
March 14, 2005
External link, Seattle Times
Dry
spell could mean trouble for lake
March 9, 2005
'Global
warming-like' conditions prompt Sims to lay out King County's
immediate, future water planning efforts
Executive says King County won't
hesitate to enact drought-response plan
Feb. 25, 2005
Sweyolocken
Pump Station upgrade increases capacity, reduces odors and noise
Jan. 28, 2005
Sims
praises collaborative spirit behind Juanita Woodlands Open Space
Acquisition Project
Jan. 19, 2005
King County, Kenmore show how birds and buses can co-exist
» Critical Areas Package - CAO Resources
» Aquatic Areas Fact Sheet (Acrobat PDF)
Dec. 28, 2004
Largest-ever cash gift to King County Parks honors Bothell man's love of outdoors
Nov. 27, 2004
(External Link, Seattle Times)
Local governments' salmon-saving plan up for public review
Nov. 10, 2004
StormReady designation rewards King County's nationally-acclaimed work serving flood-prone areas
Public Review, Public Meetings:
WRIA 8 Draft Chinook Salmon Conservation Plan
Submit comments through December 17
Oct. 29, 2004
Sims to host joint annual forum for King County Unincorporated Area Councils
Oct. 20, 2004
Big sockeye return expected to draw plenty of Cedar River Salmon Journey visitors
Oct. 8, 2004
Cedar River Salmon Journey combines terrific salmon-viewing opportunity with natural history lesson
Sept. 30, 2004
With flood season on the way, Sims encourages residents to keep families safe
Aug. 25, 2004
Concerned about flooding issues? King County schedules workshops to gather public input on flood plan update
Jul. 30, 2004
Volunteer naturalist sought for Cedar River Salmon Journey
Measuring for Results
Natural Resources and Parks Second Annual Performance Measures Report.
Jun. 24, 2004
County Council committee to hold special meeting and tour in Ravensdale on July 1st
Jun. 23, 2004
The Seattle Times Practical Gardener
Gardening wisely on the water's edge
Jun. 8, 2004
Community meeting June 23 on shaping design of Brightwater Treatment Plant
Jun. 3, 2004
King County, Bothell to celebrate completion of underground facility to protect environment
Jun. 2, 2004
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
Anglers hooked again by Cedar River
Apr. 23, 2004
King County project to prevent power outages at south Mercer wastewater pump station
Apr. 22, 2004
At Earth Day Expo, Sims urges residents to take personal action to protect the environment
Mar.22, 2004
King County completes new pipeline for Seattle's Ravenna Creek restoration project
Mar.12, 2004
King County Responds to Landslide on the Cedar River
 This Week:
Sewer repair method saves money, reduces neighborhood impacts and ensures reliability
Jan.28, 2004
King County seeks volunteers to help salvage native plants near Newcastle and give them new life
Jan.15, 2004
Planned improvements to King County transfer station will restore Thornton Creek
Nov. 29, 2003
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
How many eggs does a sockeye lay? Ask Homer
Nov. 21, 2003
Record numbers enjoy Cedar River Salmon Journey
NEW REPORT:
The Current Status of Kokanee in the Greater Lake Washington Watershed
Nov. 10, 2003
Lawmakers Examine Habitat Restoration Projects
Projects highlight importance of regional partnerships
Oct. 31, 2003
Close relationship with Cedar River keeps volunteer naturalist dispensing streamside wisdom
Oct. 13, 2003
(External Link, NW News)
Kokanee PACE students learn about nature first hand
Oct. 1, 2003
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
Cedar River's chinook get big breakthrough
Oct. 1, 2003
(External Link, Seattle P-I)
Critics roil waters for sockeye hatchery plan
May 7, 2003
Salmon recovery projects in King County awarded $2.6 million in grants
Apr. 29, 2003
King County, neighborhood group receive national 'landscape' award for Denny Creek fish ladder project
Apr. 9, 2003
(external link, Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Toxic metals in Lake Washington peak during rush hour
Mar. 27, 2003
King County and Friends of Rock Creek partner to restore natural ecology of Cemetery Reach
Dec. 23, 2002
Rock Creek Headwaters Preserved as part of Huckleberry Land Exchange
 This Week:
Denny Creek Fish Project Completed
Nov. 7, 2002
Last chance to view salmon in the Cedar River!
Nov. 1, 2002
Volunteers needed to help fish and wildlife
Oct. 30, 2002
Watch salmon as you help restore habitat
Oct. 25, 2002
Time to prepare for flood season
October 30, 2002
Don't miss chance to watch, learn about Cedar River salmon
October 11, 2002
New King County committees strive to protect region's groundwater
October 11, 2002
King County, neighborhood group to dedicate fish ladder
October 4, 2002
Salmon, salmon-watchers expected to return en masse to Cedar River
September 18, 2002
Sims recommends protection of ecological lands
Protection of habitat lands critical to endangered fish and other wildlife that represent high priorities along the Cedar River and other lands in the watershed.
August 29, 2002
Salmon Watcher Program: A distinctly northwest volunteer experience
August 12, 2002
Large woody debris helps King County protect Renton community from erosion, landslides in Madsen Creek
August 5, 2002
External link - Seattle P-I
Taking steps to return salmon to Denny Creek
July 31, 2002
External link - Seattle P-I
Lake Washington closed for sockeye
June 21, 2002
External link - Seattle P-I
Girl rescued after 10 minutes underwater
June 6, 2002
River users cautioned to plan ahead before taking the plunge
May 13, 2002
School children release fish fingerlings to highlight Community Salmon Fund project
Land and Water steward training: applications due February 22, 2002
November 20, 2001
Naturalists educate record-breaking numbers about salmon and the Cedar River
November 16, 2001
Taylor Creek project bringing back salmon
Chinook, coho and sockeye salmon are now swimming and spawning once again in the lower reaches of Taylor Creek.
November 16, 2001
(external link, South County Journal)
Cedar floods could force families out
October 5, 2001
King County breaks ground on North Creek Storage Project
Facility is a key to preventing sewage overflows and backups in the north Lake Washington service area.
October 5, 2001
Naturalists poised as salmon, salmon-watchers return en masse to Cedar River
August 24, 2001
King County decries illegal dredging of May Creek
August 23, 2001
Juanita Creek contamination not related to sewage
August 21, 2001
Juanita Creek water samples normal; Juanita Beach still closed
August 20, 2001
Juanita Beach closed as a precaution
August 14, 2001
(external link, South County Journal)
County to restore part of Taylor Creek: Move will help increase salmon spawning areas
August 5, 2001
(external link, Seattle Times)
Notebook: Lake Washington chinook numbers are rebounding
 Salmon Watcher Program- 2001
Volunteer to record salmon returns in the creeks and rivers of the greater Lake Washington watershed.
July 11, 2001
(external link, Seattle Times)
State delays sockeye season
July 5, 2001
(external link, Eastside Journal)
Lake Washington run being assessed
In pictures: Spring Planting at Cavanaugh Pond on the Cedar River
 Come join us May 5, 2001
Seeking volunteers at Cavanaugh Pond, Cedar River watershed
April 23, 2001
Council Endorses Effort to Protect May Creek Basin, Works to Identify Flood Problems, Set Environmental Policies
The Metropolitan King County Council today unanimously adopted the May Creek Basin Plan. The plan recommends several ways to resolve local flooding and environmental protection problems brought on by area development. See May Creek Basin Plan.
April 23, 2001
Irons: Citizen Input Played Major Role in May Creek Basin Action Plan
Metropolitan King County Councilmember David Irons applauded residents around the May Creek Basin for helping craft an action plan approved today by the Council. The unanimous vote puts in place a plan addressing flooding, erosion, sedimentation, water quality and wildlife habitat for land located in the Renton/Newcastle area through which May Creek runs. See May Creek Basin Plan.
April 19, 2001
Sims honors City of Lake Forest Park as Earth City
April 1, 2001 (external link)
Seattle, South King County depend on the Cedar River
April 1, 2001 (external link)
Watershed's wonders open to children this fall at center
March 1, 2001 (external link)
Renton Residents Cleaning Up After Mudslide
February 26, 2001 (external)
Girding for drought at the locks; needs of boaters, fish, lakes all in play
Nov. 15, 2000
Sims announces salmon habitat protection for Cedar River
Oct. 30, 2000
Sims proposes Rock Creek Valley vision
October 20, 2000
Cedar River naturalists expect record numbers again this weekend
October 19, 2000
County to hold public meeting November 15th on gravity pipeline alternative and stabilization of Madsen Creek tributaries
October 17, 2000
County hosts public meeting October 26 on North Creek Wastewater Storage Facility project
August 15, 2000
Deadline extended for nominations for new regional wastewater treatment plant site nominations
July 31, 2000
Volunteer Interpreters Needed for Cedar River Salmon Journey
County Hosts May 3 Public Meeting on Proposed Madsen Creek Ravine Project
North Park Pump Station Dedication
Working to prevent sewage backups and overflows in the Northshore area.
Fish passage improves at the Hiram Chittenden Locks in Ballard
All ocean-bound fish from the Cedar River/ Lake Washington Watershed swim past the locks to reach Puget Sound. Find out what changes are making the locks safer for these young anadromous fish.
Regional Wastewater Services Plan Adopted
The plan outlines how the county will treat the increase in wastewater as the region grows, and it directly relates to the health and quality of Puget Sound and Lake Washington.
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