Multicultural outreach extends green outdoor access to diverse communities
By partnering with ECOSS, Trailhead Direct reached communities in 2018 that would otherwise have never heard of this transportation option.
Green business education achieves new milestones in 2018
Polluted stormwater runoff is the #1 pollution source around Puget Sound. Businesses are helping mitigate that pollution. During heavy rainfall, water picks up pollutants from impervious surfaces like roads and […]
Kent recycling makes tons of difference
Blue bins are now practically synonymous with recycling. Many know that soda cans and old newspapers go into recycling bins, destined to become other useful products. But what about old […]
November 27 is #GivingTuesday
Give today to promote environmental solutions in local communities and your gift will be doubled for #GivingTuesday! Your donation will fund projects like our RainWise outreach, tackling Puget Sound’s #1 source […]
The importance of accessible environmental connections
ECOSS and Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust partnered to provide environmental education, cultural history and habitat restoration opportunities for diverse communities as part of Duwamish Alive! Allan Kafley, Multicultural Outreach […]
Habitat restoration and environmental education go hand in hand
ECOSS and Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust partnered to provide environmental education, cultural history and habitat restoration opportunities for diverse communities as part of Duwamish Alive! Mountains to Sound’s environmental […]
Giving back to nature – why Tukwila councilmember volunteers
Tukwila councilmember De’Sean Quinn came out with his family to restore habitat at the Duwamish Hill Preserve as part of Duwamish Alive! Check out the video to hear why volunteering […]
New Arrivals program is a featured social innovation
Many immigrants and refugees appreciate the environment and want to protect nature, but are unaware of opportunities to do so in new surroundings. The New Arrivals program connects these new […]
Multicultural business outreach the focus of City Habitats story
Equitable access to environmental solutions means reaching out to underserved communities. These are often the people most impacted by water pollution, air pollution and other environmental challenges, yet commonly face […]
Bhutanese community comes alive at Duwamish Alive!
Autumn is a great time for habitat restoration around Puget Sound. The start of the rainy season means softer soils, perfect for invasive weed removal and native vegetation planting. Although […]