Environment & Sustainability

Indigenous people living in and around Seattle are deeply connected to the land, having built their lives around … [Read more...] about How the knowledge and experiences of Indigenous and Urban Native people are inspiring innovative solutions in Seattle’s Climate Action Plan Update 

This announcement was originally posted on King Conservation District’s website on December 9, 2025 King Conservation District (KCD)’s Seattle … [Read more...] about Seattle Community Partnership grant with King Conservation District awards $700,000 to community-led initiatives

Share OSE’s 2025 Wrapped series on social media:  From embarking on a new update to Seattle’s Climate Action Plan to investing millions into … [Read more...] about A year of progress, partnerships, and powering Seattle’s climate future 

The Seattle Aquarium knows firsthand that climate change, which brings warmer waters, more acidic oceans, habitat destruction, and much more, … [Read more...] about How the Seattle Aquarium is Reducing Fossil Fuels and Keeping Thousands of Aquatic Animals Happy and Healthy  

Over 8,800 food boxes distributed to families at 98 Seattle Public Schools sites When federal funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … [Read more...] about Coming Together to Support Students and Neighbors During the Government Shutdown

As the crisp fall weather settles in, households with oil heating are making plans to refill their oil tanks. While burning oil was once a common way … [Read more...] about The Hidden Risks Beneath Your Yard: How retiring your oil heating tank and transitioning to electric heat protects our homes, water, and climate  

We know how much families rely on their monthly food benefits. Because of the federal government shutdown, there is a chance that SNAP (also called … [Read more...] about Possible Delay in November SNAP Benefits Due to Federal Government Shutdown 

Seattle Forest Week festivities are kicking off next week, giving community members the opportunity to help grow Seattle’s urban forest and build a … [Read more...] about Celebrating Seattle Forest Week October 25 – November 1 with our new “Foresting Seattle” program

Seattle — Today, the Seattle Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE) announced $4.68 million in 2025 Building Decarbonization Grants to 17 … [Read more...] about City of Seattle Announces Nearly $5 Million in Grants to Help Reduce Climate Pollution in Community, Affordable Housing, and Nonprofit Buildings