What we've been up to

We last heard from you in 2021 about what matters most when it comes to Bellevue’s streams. We learned that you value how important streams are to local ecosystems and the wildlife that live in and near streams. We also found that many of you use Bellevue’s streams to connect with and enjoy the beauty of nature close to home.

Bellevue community members of all ages enjoy exploring our streams. To ensure future generations can enjoy our streams, we need to act now to protect watershed health. Our team of scientists, planners, and engineers have been working on strategies to protect our watersheds. We studied stream health and used community input to help identify specific investments that could improve the health of Bellevue’s watersheds.

You may already see special gardens like this one around Bellevue. These gardens soak up water like a sponge and slow the flow of stormwater runoff.

The city is following the best available science to reduce pollutants and improve stream habitat for fish and wildlife. We would like your help to decide how to focus our efforts and resources over the next 20 years to benefit Bellevue’s watersheds and the community.