Looking to go for a cool dip in one of King County’s lakes? Before you head to the beach, check the water quality and temperatures using the interactive map below, which we will be updating for ...

King County said it tests the water at many popular public swimming ... tests for bacteria each month in the middle of Lake Union. Maps and data are available by clicking on a link to the Major ...

The researchers have gathered stream bugs with nets and jars from more than a hundred sites across dozens of King County watersheds for the past two decades. The critters, sensitive to changes in ...

Salmon and orcas are in the spotlight once again as King County unveils a new strategic plan to rework its approach to protecting water quality and improving habitat. The plan was announced on ...