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Sustainability

People in Kirkland want our community to be green, livable, walkable, and vibrant. We value our green spaces, parks and waterfront, where waterfowl flock, bald eagles soar, frogs sing, and wildlife thrive. We preserve and protect our natural resources to keep Kirkland green and healthy for all.

What You Can Do to Help the Environment

Green tips and actions for residents to live more sustainably at home and on the go. Your choices make a difference!

What the City is Doing to Help the Environment

Across every department, the City is planning and building a green, vibrant future for Kirkland.

Sustainability Strategic Plan

The Sustainability Strategic Plan sets goals and identifies actions that the City and community can take to become more sustainable.

Green Kirkland Partnership

The Green Kirkland Partnership engages the local community in the restoration and care of natural areas in City of Kirkland parks. Green Kirkland offers volunteer opportunities for outdoor stewardship at your local park!

Climate Protection

Kirkland's climate goals and commitments

Sustainability Calendar

See recycling events, restoration events, environmental workshops, and other events related to sustainability and the environment in Kirkland

Environmental Justice

How the City can incorporate input from and build better environmental outcomes for all people in Kirkland

Follow us for local green info!

  • City of Kirkland Environmental Facebook get tips and event reminders to help you waste less, recycle better, prevent pollution, and protect the environment at home!
  • Green Kirkland Partnership Facebook learn about Kirkland's natural areas, the plants and animals that live there, and how you can help!
  • Kirkland Green Trip Twitter hear the latest on all things bus, bike, and walk in Kirkland!

Get environmental emails

  • Kirkland Conserves: monthly roundup of seasonal tips, updates, and featured events
  • Green Kirkland Partnership: monthly nature notes and upcoming volunteer restoration events
  • Kirkland Green Trip: monthly green commuter stories, updates on alternative transportation, and incentives you can win
  • Recycling event reminders: get reminders about recycling events in Kirkland and learn about recycling-related giveaways
  • Sustainability Master Plan updates: hear about progress on sustainability actions and ways you can help meet Kirkland's environmental goals
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