by Kelsey Nyland Last year, American Forests and the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) released a new map that shows the “Tree Equity Score” of urban areas across the state. According to the Seattle Times , the score takes into account a census block group’s “tree canopy need and socioeconomic context.” The highest possible score is 100, and the higher the score, the better an area’s tree coverage. The map proves what Georgetown communities have long kno

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requests public comment on the cleanup alternatives for the T-25 South (T-25S) site area. Public comment begins January 26, 2026. The T-25S site is located along the southeast portion of the East Waterway Operable Unit of the Harbor Island Superfund site in Seattle. The T-25S site is north of the Spokane Street Bridge, partially within the East Waterway, which is about one mile south of downtown Seattle. See below: What are the c

Join Duwamish River Community Coalition (DRCC) and Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA) on February 24th, 2026 from 5:30 - 7:30PM at the Duwamish River Hub. PSCAA will be presenting results from a 3-month-long air monitoring project called the Trailer for Researching Environmental Equity (TREE Project) 🌳🌳. PSCAA and the TREE Project collaborated with community and the Duwamish Youth Corps to determine air monitoring locations and are excited to share findings about your int

Ash Grove will burn more tires to heat its cement kiln but environmental groups oppose the plan

Study in Georgetown measures particulate matter PM 2.5 that can cause health problems