Watch: Digging in to the Tree Canopy Cover Assessment
The City of Seattle released the final 2021 Tree Canopy Assessment showing Seattle’s 2021 tree canopy cover is 28.1%, down from 28.6% in 2016. Seattle’s goal is to achieve 30 percent citywide canopy cover by 2037, distributed equitably, as well as [...]
Posted Mar. 22
The Duwamish Valley Program 2022 Annual Update is Here!
“Implementing a One Seattle Approach in the Duwamish Valley.”   If 2022 reminded us of anything, it’s that centering community leadership is imperative for successful, long-term environmental justice work in the Duwamish Valley. For [...]
Posted Mar. 20
Seattle Releases 2021 Tree Canopy Assessment Showing Slow Decline in Canopy Cover Between 2016 and 2021
Seattle, WA – The City of Seattle today released the final 2021 Tree Canopy Assessment showing the city has lost 255 acres of tree canopy since 2016 (an absolute decrease of .5% and 1.7% relative decline), an amount roughly equal to the [...]
Posted Mar. 01
Two Positions Available: Apply by 2/17 to Join the Urban Forestry Commission 
Commission meetings are held twice a month on the first and third Wednesday from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Meeting participation options include joining remotely via Webex application (with access via either phone or computer) or in-person at the [...]
Posted Feb. 07
Fresh Bucks expands to Lee’s Produce Market, a family-owned small business in the Delridge neighborhood
Lee’s Produce Market is a convenient option for neighbors in the Delridge, White Center and surrounding neighborhoods to purchase fresh, canned, and frozen fruits and vegetables at affordable prices. The store was sought out as a Fresh Bucks [...]
Posted Feb. 06

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