Orca depend on chinook salmon for food, and salmon depend on accessible habitat for survival. King County recently completed a large habitat restoration project on the Green River near Auburn. An old, failing levee was removed and replaced with a new setback alternative, opening expansive new habitat for fish while maintaining critical flood protection for local agriculture.
Flood Reduction Grant Applications Now OPEN
The 2022 Flood Reduction Grant Program is now open. Application deadline is 6 p.m. on June 3, 2022. More details are available at the Flood Reduction Grant homepage.
$12 million in grant funding available from the King County Flood Control District for projects that reduce the impact of flooding; application deadline is June 3, 2022
The King County Flood Control District recently announced the availability of at least $12 million in grant funding for projects that reduce the impact of flooding. The program targets flood reduction projects throughout King County and the deadline to apply for a 2022 grant is at 6 p.m. on June 3. Online informational meetings will be offered on April 27 … Read More
2022 Sub-Regional Opportunity Fund now open for applications
On behalf of the King County Flood Control District we are pleased to announce the availability of the 2022 Sub-Regional Opportunity Fund. The King County Flood Control District has allocated 10.23 percent of the District’s levy proceeds for a Sub-Regional Opportunity Fund. This fund is made available to jurisdictions throughout the District on a proportional basis, based on assessed values of … Read More
Career Opportunities
The King County Flood Control District currently has two position openings. Check out the Career Opportunities page for additional information.
Board of Supervisors Approves 2021 Budget
NEWS RELEASE The King County Flood Control District Board of Supervisors on Wednesday unanimously approved a 2021 District budget that continues to help prevent, and when necessary mitigate, the impact of floodwaters in King County without an increase in property taxes. “I am pleased that we are able to fund critical flood risk reduction projects while holding the line on … Read More
Cedar River restoration project reduces flood risks, improves habitat
Reimagining flood projects so we can protect people while also supporting habitat for salmon is the direction we need to head. We can keep our community safe from flooding, but in the process, also provide environmental benefits for generations to come. Dave Upthegrove, Chair of the King County Flood District Read more about the Flood District’s partnership role in a … Read More
King County Flood District now accepting applications for flood reduction grant program
NEWS RELEASE The King County Flood Control District announced on Monday the availability of $3.35 million in grant funding for projects that reduce the impact of flooding. The program targets flood reduction projects throughout King County and the deadline to apply for a 2020 grant is June 16. “This program is a great opportunity to provide funding to tribes, non-profits, … Read More
King County Flood Control District Commits to Environmental Partnership
CONTACT: Daniel DeMay, 206-265-9197 Today, the King County Flood Control District committed to be a better environmental partner throughout the County by injecting an additional $6.7 million into its 2020 budget, which will go toward salmon recovery efforts and funding two flood projects that provide essential fish habitat restoration and enhanced flood risk reduction. “This new funding package represents a … Read More
Construction Breaks Ground on Lower Russell Levee Setback
Project will improve flood safety, expand fish and wildlife habitat, and provide recreation opportunities for King County residents Today leaders from the King County Flood Control District, King County, and the City of Kent joined together to break ground on construction for the Lower Russell Levee Setback project along the Green River in Kent. This project will provide 500-year flood … Read More
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