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April 23, 2008
External article, Sammamish Review
Development biggest threat to Beaver Lake
Lakeside Living Landscape Design
Nov. 2007
Cyanobacteria Bloom in Lake Washington
Nov. 21, 2007
Mild weather leads to late-season algae blooms in lakes across King County
Nov. 9, 2007
Absence of hydrilla in two King County lakes could signal victory in battle to eradicate invasive weed
Environmental Indicators for Lakes in King County, WA
101 reasons to pick up pet waste (external)
Sept. 14, 2007
External link, Seattle P-I
Tar bubbling up at Gas Works
Aug. 29, 2007
External link, Seattle P-I
Sewage spilled into Portage Bay is traced to UW
Live on a lake, river, or creek? Help keep it hospitable for salmon & trout.
May 21, 2007
Update of shoreline-management rules not expected to bring significant changes
Jan. 16, 2007
Shoreline management review launched in King County
Oct 27, 2006
County' hydrilla eradication project seeing good results
June 29, 2006
Lakes’ water quality looks good for Fourth of July fun
50 Ways to Love your Lake
Things you can do to help your lake be healthier.
Small Lakes Recreation Guide
Look up options for swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking, and other activities at King County lakes. Includes maps displaying depth contours
Living with Lakes
Tips for home landscaping and gardening.
Access our information geographically, by watershed.
Oct. 25, 2005
Celebrate new overflow controls for Lake Washington
July 24, 2005
External Link, Seattle Times
How clean is your beach?
June 8, 2005
Stimson Marina receives King County EnviroStars Award
King County Executive Ron Sims, Mayor Nickels present award
April 8, 2005
King County to clean up Lake Hicks algae with alum
March 18, 2005
King County promises to protect water quality while building Brightwater Treatment Plant
March 14, 2005
External link, Seattle Times
Dry spell could mean trouble for lake
» Critical Areas Package - CAO Resources
Performance Measures Report.
Measuring for Results - Natural Resources and Parks Second Annual Performance Measures report.(ACROBAT PDF file (Acrobat format)
June 23, 2004
The Seattle Times Practical Gardener
Gardening wisely on the water's edge
Oct. 14, 2003
White Center lake getting a boost from Cascade Middle School students, King County
April 9, 2003
(external link, Seattle Post Intelligencer)
Toxic metals in Lake Washington peak during rush hour
June 21, 2001
Don't get sick from lake water
Know how to reduce the risk of recreational water illnesses.