In 2016 the city recycled 439,672 tons. But there’s still room for growth For the thirteenth consecutive year, Seattle’s recycling rate continued to grow — to almost 60 percent — and the city held its place as one of the top recycling municipalities in the nation. According to a new… [ Keep reading ]
Ever wonder where your drinking water comes from? Seattle’s water is captured as rain and snowmelt in two protected mountain watersheds east of Seattle: the Cedar River Watershed and the Tolt River Watershed. The Cedar River Watershed supplies about 65% of Seattle’s water, but that’s not all it offers. The… [ Keep reading ]
Finally, the month you’ve been waiting for all year: It’s Smart Irrigation Month! The Irrigation Association launched Smart Irrigation Month in 2005 to increase public awareness of the value of efficient water use. It’s a great opportunity for all of us to learn more about using water wisely. Being water-wise… [ Keep reading ]
