The above graphic shows a map of King County and the Parks and natural resource assets that we have here. Click on it to enlarge. I was really surprised at the extent of these assets including the following county profile:
Features
2,131 square miles
1,931,249 population
14th most populated county in the U.S.
760 lakes and reservoirs
975 wetlands
38.15 inches average annual precipitation
6 major river systems
3,000 miles of streams
100 miles of marine coastline
850,000 acres of forestlands
In addition, we have:
500 flood facilities and revetments totaling more than 119
miles of riverbank
26,000 acres of parks and natural lands
200 parks and 175 miles of regional trails
353 miles of underground wastewater pipes and tunnels
8 solid waste transfer stations and 2 rural drop boxes
920 acre Cedar Hills Regional Landfill
2 major regional wastewater treatment plants with
1 under construction; 2 smaller treatment plants
4 combined sewer overflow treatment plants
2,369 commercial/residential stormwater control facilities
700 low impact development sites
I continue to be very impressed with King County's Natural Resources & Parks website and the vast amount of information available to us. Check it out.
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