It was a glorious day at Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Watershed Headquarters in North Bend, WA, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Cedar River Watershed Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) – a 50 year plan that was prepared under the Endangered Species Act. Check out more event photos on Flickr…. [ Keep reading ]
This summer has been another hot and dry one, and the dedicated team of water managers at Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) was prepared. Since we started the year with lower-than-average snowpack, they began refilling our mountain reservoirs earlier in the year and topping them off higher than usual to help… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is stepping up the fight against illegal dumping. After a year of promising results from our Illegal Dumping Camera Pilot, we’re expanding the program in 2025 to Phase 2, adding four new cameras in areas where dumping is most common. Why This Matters Illegal dumping isn’t… [ Keep reading ]
Last week, Seattle hosted the international ReFED Food Waste Solutions Summit, a gathering of leaders from government, business, and hunger‑relief organizations aiming to tackle one of the biggest challenges in our waste stream: food. Right here in our city, Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is at the forefront of developing smart,… [ Keep reading ]
Zero Waste Events at Seattle Center Could Soon Be a Reality We’re excited to share that Seattle has been named one of 50 finalists from 33 countries in the 2025 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge, a global competition that supports bold and innovative urban solutions to major challenges cities face. This… [ Keep reading ]
The South Fork Tolt Hydroelectric (is one cool little) Project In the Seattle area, most of the drinking water we use has generated power on its way to our faucets. The very same water serves a third purpose, too. The reservoir behind the South Fork Tolt (SFT) Hydroelectric Project on the South… [ Keep reading ]
Are you ready to upgrade your water-guzzling and energy-intensive products? Choosing efficient fixtures for your home doesn’t require sacrificing performance or price and can help you save water, energy, and money. Efficient products have come a long way. Low-flow toilets got a bad reputation in the 1990s for poor performance… [ Keep reading ]
Have you gone on a walk or drive around Seattle and spotted those bright yellow bags? We’re pretty sure you’ve seen them. Curious about what they’re for? We’ve got the answers. Those yellow bags come from our Adopt a Street (AAS) program! This program provides free supplies, like yellow trash… [ Keep reading ]
We can all help to keep Seattle clean & green while building community with our neighbors. As the days grow longer and spring awakens, we have the perfect opportunities for you to make a difference in our beautiful city throughout April and May. Read on to learn about our programs… [ Keep reading ]
Please join Seattle Public Utilities on September 21, National Clean Up Day, for a community cleanup! The four locations are : Register for National Clean Up Day with SPU At each location, SPU will be providing supplies to pick up litter and stencil storm drains. There will also be snacks,… [ Keep reading ]
