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Environment
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StormFest Brings Students Outside to Learn Hands-on Science
From June 6 to June 8, students from different middle schools rotated through five hands-on lessons about stormwater and water quality taught by community volunteers, bilingual station educators, and environmental professionals.
Trees on Private Property Get Extra Protection
New tree regulations protect trees on private property.
Neighborhood Grants Help Grow Burien’s Urban Forest
Local projects increase neighborhood tree canopy and foster sense of community.
Green Burien Partnership Helps Protect Burien’s Urban Forest
Healthy forested parks and green spaces have the power to strengthen neighborhoods, provide safe access to nature, and provide many benefits to the environment. Without a coordinated effort to restore and care for our forests, we are at risk of losing many benefits of these forests and natural areas.
Burien Climate Action Plan: Year in Review
2022 marked the first full year since the Burien Climate Action Plan was adopted. The plan’s first annual report shows what the City Council, City staff, and the larger Burien community are working on to create a climate-resilient and equitable community.
Adopt a Storm Drain and Protect Local Waterways
Join volunteers across the city and the Puget Sound region to keep your local storm drains clear of debris to reduce flooding and protect waterways.
StormFest Turns Middle Schoolers into Stormwater Scientists
Started in 2018, StormFest is a stormwater learning event for sixth-grade students from Highline Public Schools.
Tahlequah Dreams Nurtures Next Generation of Native Scientists
Tahlequah Dreams combines Native and Western knowledge to help urban Native youth grow as leaders and as scientists.
Tips for throwing an eco-friendly party
We all know that litter is harmful to the environment. As plastic litter degrades, chemicals and microparticles are…
Building a Brighter Burien: Message from Burien City Council
Even though we’ve had to meet via Zoom for the past year, we’ve continued working hard to serve…