Get Involved

City Programs and Services

• Office of the Mayor:
  • Seattle Climate Action Now - an exciting effort to give everyone in Seattle the tools needed to start making a real difference at home, at work, and on the road
  • US Mayors Climate Protection Agreement - Cities across the United States take action to reduce global warming pollution
• Seattle City Light:
  • Neighborhood Power Project - deliver multi-agency conservation and resource management services to targeted neighborhoods in the City of Seattle
• Seattle Parks and Recreation:
  • Environmental Education for School Groups - Camp Long School Nature Programs
  • O2 Volunteer Opportunities - helping to lead trailbuilding projects, native trees and shrub plantings, and other urban conservation projects
  • Volunteer Work Parties - individuals and groups are welcome in dozens of volunteer opportunities every month
• Department of Planning and Development:
  • Green Building Frequently Asked Questions
  • Seattle Green Event Calendar
  • Green Building Glossary
  • Green Newsletters
  • Sign Up for Email Updates
• Seattle Public Utilities:
  • Volunteer to Increase Recycling
  • Drainage and Wastewater Advisory Committee
  • Solid Waste Citizen Advisory Committee
  • Water System Citizen Advisory Committee
• Office of Sustainability and Environment:
  • Seattle Climate Action Plan - a call to action for the entire community, a greenprint for a climate-friendly Seattle
  • Seattle Climate Partnership - community volunteers working together to meet the Kyoto Treaty Goals
  • Green Seattle Guide - learn about more ways you can take action to create a healthy urban environment
• Department of Transportation:
  • One Less Car Challenge - Reap the benefits of getting out of your car and explore other healthy travel choices today.

Regional Programs and Companies

• Greater Seattle Climate Dialogues - building a network of citizens who understand the facts about climate change and are committed to finding solutions
• In Motion - Save money, be part of the transportation solution and reduce stress! Help our City reduce one million miles of car trips.
• Urban Mobility Group - Support programs ensuring an accessible and economically competitive Center City by working toward the goal of a six percent decrease in commuters driving alone by 2015.

Mayor launches Seattle Climate Action Now
Grassroots campaign will help everyone in Seattle take action to protect the climate.

Town Square: Art and Sustainable Cities
A panel discussion exploring the intersection of art, culture and the environment.

A Look at Seattle Climate Action Now
View a map that gives a snapshot of what Seattle is doing to reduce its carbon footprint and meet its climate protection goals.

2007-2008 Seattle Climate Action Plan Progress Report
One year of progress on the City's plan to reduce its carbon footprint.

We Can Solve the Climate Crisis
The We Campaign is a project of The Alliance for Climate Protection -- a nonprofit, nonpartisan effort founded by former Vice President Al Gore with the ultimate aim to halt global warming.

News Report: Mayor's Climate Action Plan
This report takes an in-depth look at the Mayor’s Climate Action Plan. The plan sets out a strategy for Seattle to meet the targets of the Kyoto Protocol and the international agreement about global warming.

Building a Better City - 5 year report
Read the City of Seattle Sustainable Building Program 5 Year Report outlining accomplishments since the endorsement of the Sustainable Building Policy in 2000.