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Second Lake Tapps Milfoil Public Meeting
Lake Tapps WA - Cascade Water Alliance is holding the second in a series of three public meetings to talk about strategies to eradicate milfoil in Lake Tapps. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, 6 to 8 pm at North Tapps Middle School, 20029 12th Street East, Lake Tapps, WA.
On March 31, more than 120 community members attended the first in this series of meetings about milfoil in Lake Tapps. At that meeting Cascade informed the community of its intention to eradicate milfoil from the lake, and environmental consultants from Tetra Tech described the pros and cons of various eradication approaches. Cascade and Tetra Tech gave an overview of the eradication program and plans to survey and map milfoil growth in the lake.
The Lake Tapps milfoil eradication plan is now nearly complete. On May 11, Cascade and Tetra Tech will share specifics of the plan with the community, answer questions and take public comment. They will also provide an update on the milfoil mapping in the lake.
Looking ahead: The third in this series of milfoil public meetings is scheduled for Wednesday, June 9, 6 to 8 pm, location to be announced.
Milfoil poses environmental and maintenance challenges for a healthy lake. According to the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE), milfoil starts spring growth earlier than native aquatic plants and can out shade these beneficial plants. Because it is widely distributed and difficult to control, DOE says milfoil is considered the most problematic plant in Washington State.
Questions and comments about milfoil in Lake Tapps can also be sent to Jon Shimada, Capital Projects Director, at contact@cascadewater.org, or call Cascade’s toll free number 1.877.299.0930.
Cascade Water Alliance is a non-profit corporation, comprised of the cities of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah, Tukwila, Covington Water District and the Sammamish Plateau and Skyway Water and Sewer to provide safe, clean and reliable water to its 370,000 residents and 22,000 businesses.
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Lake Tapps Milfoil Public Meeting
Lake Tapps WA - Cascade Water Alliance held a public meeting on Wednesday, March 31, 6 - 8 pm, to discuss milfoil in Lake Tapps, answer questions from the community, and take public comment. The meeting was held at North Tapps Middle School, 20029 12th Street East, Lake Tapps, WA.
Cascade has hired an environmental consultant, Tetra Tech, to research the current milfoil condition in the lake and to recommend strategies for milfoil eradication. At the meeting, the Tetra Tech will share its findings, talk about the pros and cons of treatment options, and answer the public’s questions. Public comment will also be received.
Milfoil poses environmental and maintenance challenges for a healthy lake. According to the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE), milfoil starts spring growth earlier than native aquatic plants and can out shade these beneficial plants. Because it is widely distributed and difficult to control, DOE says milfoil is considered the most problematic plant in Washington State.
Questions and comments about milfoil in Lake Tapps can also be sent to Jon Shimada, Capital Projects Director, at contact@cascadewater.org, or call Cascade’s toll free number 1.877.299.0930.
Cascade Water Alliance is a non-profit corporation, comprised of the cities of Bellevue, Redmond, Kirkland, Issaquah, Tukwila, Covington Water District and the Sammamish Plateau and Skyway Water and Sewer to provide safe, clean and reliable water to its 370,000 residents and 22,000 businesses.
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Photos from the Lake Tapps Milfoil Public Meeting
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Celebrating New Beginnings: Lake Tapps Open House
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Lake Tapps residents came out Wednesday, Feb 10 to North Tapps Middle School to meet their new neighbor, Cascade Water Alliance. Cascade invited the public to an open house to let residents get to know the new owner of the lake, to share information about Cascade and to hear from the neighbors. Issues discussed included lake levels, how to reach Cascade with questions and what its plans are for the lake. For individuals who couldn’t make the meeting, they are encouraged to contact Cascade at 1.877.299.0930 or email us at contact@cascadewater.org
Photos from the Lake Tapps Open House
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Open House Display Boards
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