Events

Interested in a career that helps public health and the environment? Most people do not realize the variety of jobs, from engineers to educators, that are needed to keep our water clean. Join King County staff members for a virtual event to explore careers in clean water. Professionals will be leading short sessions to share details of their job, their career story, and advice for getting hired. For details, go here: https://jobs-for-clean-water-apr24.eventbrite.com

In this webinar you'll learn the basics of the RainWise program, hear from a homeowner about their experience, and have a chance to ask panelists questions. After the presentation, you’ll have the opportunity to meet 3 RainWise contractors in breakout rooms to ask them specific questions about your home and potential projects. Registration Link: http://bit.ly/May4RainWise

The King Conservation District invites you to attend a FREE Webinar developed for property owners along the marine shorelines of King County. The Webinar will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about the ecological, geological and vegetation management issues associated with owning property Where the Water Begins. Hear presentations from local experts and see examples of all topics discussed. For details, go here: https://wherethewaterbegins_may8.eventbrite.com

Infrastructure Week returns to Seattle May 10th, with free virtual events Monday through Friday! IW is your opportunity to hear from infrastructure professionals in a community-facing forum, where you can learn about regional projects & initiatives creating a more sustainable urban landscape. At #IW2021, we share the stories of Seattle’s essential workforce, a commonality in keeping us healthy, connected, and sustained throughout this epidemic, highlighting the criticality of resilient infrastructure, and how informed communities are shaping future-proof solutions. Join the conversation surrounding the challenges of urbanization, focused on collaborative pathways for Seattle’s infrastructure evolution. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-infrastructure-week-2021-seattle-registration-134552643579

Stormwater, and the rain that creates it, runs through our lives, environment and future. What sustains the Pacific Northwest? Our legendary rains. Polluted stormwater is the single largest threat to Puget Sound. The declines in salmon and orca populations, climate changes, and the recognition that we must do more to restore communities of color, all call for new approaches. Join King County in seeking new ways to value and protect our communities and the rains that sustain them at a virtual summit on May 18 and 19.

Learn about how cisterns help stop polluted runoff! In this webinar, you will learn about cisterns,large above-ground containers used to collect roof water. You’ll also get to hear about their benefits in Seattle,specifically how they help reduce combined sewer overflows and how they can be used for summer landscapeirrigation. After the presentation, you’ll have the opportunity to meet 3 RainWise contractors in breakoutrooms to ask them specific questions about your home and potential projects. Register at: http://bit.ly/May20RW

The King Conservation District invites you to attend a FREE Webinar developed for property owners along the marine shorelines of King County. The Webinar will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about the ecological, geological and vegetation management issues associated with owning property Where the Water Begins. Hear presentations from local experts and see examples of all topics discussed. For details, go here: https://wherethewaterbegins_may22.eventbrite.com

The King Conservation District invites you to attend a FREE Webinar developed for property owners along the marine shorelines of King County. The Webinar will provide participants with an opportunity to learn about the ecological, geological and vegetation management issues associated with owning property Where the Water Begins. Hear presentations from local experts and see examples of all topics discussed. For details, go here: https://wherethewaterbegins_june4.eventbrite.com