Lake Sammamish information
King County, WashingtonLake Sammamish story
Overview describing Lake Sammamish, its problems with phosphorus pollution and factors affecting water quality in the lake. Lake Sammamish kokanee
Describes the dwindling population of genetically distinct kokanee in Lake Sammamish and actions that King County and other agencies are doing to protect and restore them. Sammamish kokanee video, fall 2011
In this video, kokanee salmon return to Laughing Jacobs Creek in large numbers.
Kokanee and chinook restoration projects in the Sammamish Watershed
List of projects scoped for fast-action and to benefit kokanee and chinook salmon populations in Lake Sammamish tributaries (2011). Lake Sammamish monitoring
Overview of the lake including water quality graphs and data, and general metrics and statistics characterizing Lake Sammamish. Report: Development of a Three-Dimensional Hydrodynamic Model of Lake Sammamish
Description of a mathematical model of Lake Sammamish developed to support affects of future land use and climate change possibilities on hydrology and water quality, and the resulting impacts on aquatic life. The Factors Associated with Cyanobacterial Toxin Production in Lake Sammamish During the Summers of 1997 and 1999
An overview of Lake Sammamish water quality issues with graphs of water quality data from several sampling locations on the lake, spanning several years during the 1990's. Greening your Shoreline
A tool for lakeshore property owners on Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish to improve shorelines for people and salmon. Map of Lake Sammamish Watershed East Lake Sammamish Trail
Non-motorized transportation corridor and multi-use recreational trail along 11 miles of the former Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad corridor on the east side of Lake Sammamish. For questions about lakes in King County, please contact Sally Abella, senior engineer, Lake Stewardship Program. |
