Living in harmony with nature
People walk along a path through a pond at Magnuson Park in Seattle.
Seattle’s natural wealth surrounds us as we go about our daily lives. Our city is fed by spring rains and animated by the connections we build with nature – from the trees that shelter city sidewalks, to the glimpse of seabirds soaring over local lakes and coastline.
Earth Month is a wonderful time to reflect on how we can be good stewards of the place we call home all year round. As Seattle’s climate transforms, our communities continue to grow, and our economy evolves, the Shape Our Water project is finding ways to protect our unique urban environment through the many changes ahead.
Designing urban neighborhoods in harmony with land and water is one way we can act as environmental stewards. How does Seattle invest in nature-based infrastructure? Shape Our Water Community Tours are a great way to find out more.
We invite you to get some fresh air in your lungs this spring and learn through self-guided, map-based tours about how nature plays a role in managing our waters. You can explore – on your own schedule, walking or rolling, with family members or as a solo adventure – how stormwater projects are creating new green space and other community amenities.
Snapping photos on your self-guided community tour? Tag us on Facebook, Instagram, or X using the hashtag #ShapeOurWater.
