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King Country LHWMP is a regional program of local governments working together to protect public health and environmental quality by reducing the threat posed by the production, use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. We offer services to help residents and businesses reduce, safely handle, and properly dispose of hazardous materials and wastes.

King Country LHWMP also provided funding for IPMopedia in 2008 that helped facilitate the creation, development, and launch of the site.

King Country LHWMP runs The EnviroStars Program that certifies businesses for reducing, recycling, and properly managing hazardous waste. The program was created in King County, Washington, in 1995 and has expanded to include many additional counties in the Puget Sound region.

Use the resource to find companies in Puget Sound that are making strides to protect the environment. This is a great place to find a certified landscaper that can help you design and maintain a healthy, green garden.

Seattle Public Utilities Green Gardening Program
The Green Gardening Program is sponsored by Seattle Public Utilities (and currently managed by Cascadia Consulting Group) in an effort to promote alternatives to lawn and garden chemicals. It is funded by the Local Hazardous Waste Management Program in King County.

Founded in 1978, Seattle Tilth is a nationally recognized non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating a sustainable community, one garden at a time. In our demonstration gardens, as well as in P-Patches and other community gardens across the region, we teach people how to improve their environment by using organic gardening techniques.

Seattle Tilth inspires and educates people to garden organically, conserve natural resources and support local food systems in order to cultivate a healthy urban environment and community.

Toxipedia is the free toxicological encyclopedia written by experts and edited for accuracy. Toxipedia is also a resource center that provides a place for people to discuss numerous topics, find educational materials, and obtain accurate information written by people you can trust. Toxipedia is a non-profit institute dedicated to further collaboration between scientists and regulators in the academic, business, government and NGO's to improve public health and the environment.

Toxipedia is a meeting a need by providing accurate information to the general public from trustworthy sources. All the Authors and editors have pages were you can view their qualifications. Toxipedia tears down walls and bridges gaps to bring the debates and solutions to the public that promote an engaged citizenry.

The Washington Native Plant Society is a 501-c3 non-profit volunteer organization that provides botanical expertise and opportunities for all to share in the enjoyment of Washington's native flora. The Society serves as an effective and respected participant in the research about and conservation of Washington's native plants and ecosystems.

The mission of the Washington Native Plant Society is to promote the appreciation and conservation of Washington's native plants and their habitats through study, education and advocacy.

The Washington Toxics Coalition protects public health and the environment by eliminating toxic pollution. WTC promotes alternatives, advocates policies, empowers communities, and educates people to create a healthy environment.

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