In late June, the City of Seattle received national accolades with an All-America City Award issued by the National Civic League. A jury of national civic leaders recognized the City of Seattle for the community engagement work of the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) in partnership with Seattle City Light , Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), and the Office of Sustainability and Environment (OSE).

Among the programs highlighted were the Cedar River Watershed Tours and Food Action Plan . SPU Community Affairs spoke with SPU colleagues who were part of this citywide team effort – and continue to contribute – for insights about this work, equity, engagement, and sustainability.

Cedar River Watershed Tours (Belinda Chin of SPU’s Water Line of Business)

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