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Many City efforts sustain our environment every day. From water quality to an urban forest to helping businesses prevent spills, Sumner is committed to enhancing the natural environment in and around us. As always, it’s a partnership with our businesses and residents.

Latest News about the Environment

White River in the summer

White River Restoration

In the center of the vibrant Puget Sound region, one stretch of the White River through Sumner poses challenges for wildlife, for infrastructure and for the regional economy. In 2015, ...

Solar Panels

Thanks to funding from the State of Washington, the City installed solar panels on City Hall in February 2025. You can check the dashboard anytime to see how the panels are generating now and how much they’ve generated since they were installed.

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Partnerships

A number of Sumner’s residents and businesses partner with the City to help clear invasive species from trails, plant trees, and protect open space. Keep watching our website and social media for ways you can help keep Sumner green.

Volunteers plant trees along Sumner’s trails.
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