The Seattle Times has two articles describing the impacts (poisoning) on salmon populations by a tire compound which is a major concern for the salmon hatchery located just downstream of Pacific Raceways where racing vehicles create significant quantities of this material. It would be very helpful if you would write a letter to or email King Co. officials about this problem suggesting that … [Read more...]

In keeping with SCAR’s pledge to inform and educate area residents of government actions that affect most all of us, this Seattle Time article may be of interest. [Read more...]

SCAR would like to being to your attention a proposed battery storage facility being considered near Mattson Middle School (16400 SE 251st, Covington).  Attached is a link to a petition movement with additional information about this proposed facility and concerns about its location.  SCAR does not take a position on these kinds of matters, but with its mission of environmental education … [Read more...]

For those of you living on or near streams the first story in the following may be of interest/help: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/WAKING/bulletins/3360085 … [Read more...]

Conservationist Greg Wingard receiving an award from King County Executive Dow Constantine for his ongoing lifetime of work dedicated to conservation efforts primarily in the South King County area.  The award was presented during the celebratory event marking the completion of the Lones Levee removal project on the Green River in South King County, allowing for (hoped for) restoration … [Read more...]