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2006 DNRP archived news releases

Feb. 13
King County Wastemobile wants your hazardous waste
King County residents can safely dispose of all household hazardous waste by bringing it to the three-day Wastemobile event in Covington on Feb. 17-19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Feb. 10
King County to replace aging Lincoln Park sewer line
February 2006 - King County will start a four-month construction project this weekend to replace more than a mile of sewer line that runs through West Seattle's Lincoln Park.
Feb. 9
King County offers volunteer opportunities on trail, environmental restoration projects
February 2006 - Interested in helping to protect local environmental resources, but not sure how to get involved? Beginning now and continuing through June, the King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) offers various opportunities for citizens to participate in environmental preservation and restoration projects.
Feb. 7
Dig it: King County promotes ‘healthy soil' at Flower & Garden Show, Feb. 8-12 in Seattle
Feb. 2006 -- Northwest Flower & Garden Show, Feb. 8 to 12 at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle, can learn how to improve the quality of soil for lawns, gardens and planter boxes at King County's
Feb. 4
Fast action by King County wastewater crew stops Lincoln Park sewer line leak
King County contractors and staff moved quickly to stop a sewer line leak in West Seattle's Lincoln Park shortly after it was discovered early Saturday morning. The leak occurred about a half-mile from King County's Barton Street Pump Station north of the Fauntleroy ferry dock.
Feb. 2
King County hosts draft flood hazard management plan meetings Feb. 13 in North Bend, Feb. 16 in Auburn
Feb. 2006 -- King County hosts draft flood hazard management plan meetings Feb. 13 in North Bend, Feb. 16 in Auburn
Feb. 2
Sims to encourage more marketing connections between farmers, restaurants at Seattle event
Feb. 2006 -- keynote speaker at the first annual Seattle Farmer-Chef Connection event, set Monday at the UW Center for Urban Horticulture in Seattle, Sims is expected to affirm his commitment to preserving and strengthening the rural way of life in King County and outline how the farmer-chef connection is a critical element to making that happen.
Feb. 1
Caterers dish it up at wedding showcase at Marymoor Park's Clise Mansion
Feb. 2006 -- Prospective brides and grooms are invited to attend Seattle Bride's Wedding Showcase, Feb. 11 at historic Clise Mansion in King County's Marymoor Park
Jan. 31
Federal Office of Surface Mining, King County stress importance of staying on Cougar Mountain trails
With more and more people straying from established trails, the federal Office of Surface Mining (OSM) and King County remind visitors to Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park that the area's coal mining history makes off-trail travel dangerous.
Jan. 31
King County sewer crew works quickly to stop manhole overflows in Shoreline
After heavy rains overwhelmed sewer system pipes in a Shoreline neighborhood, King County crews responded quickly on Monday morning to stop sewage overflows from three manholes near the Hidden Lake Pump Station.
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