There is a habitat stewardship event on CPTC’s Flett Property this Saturday, August 22nd from 9:00 AM to noon! I have attached the flyer with pertinent details and all of the 2026 dates for our remaining habitat stewardship events. For this event, we will be spreading mulch in the Flett Wetland restoration area to slow regrowth of blackberries. We can also…
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Aerial spraying for spongy moths
5/17/26 UPDATE: Spongy moth treatment scheduled for Monday, May 1 8 in Lakewood/West of Lake Youngs, starting as early as 5:15 AM, weather permitting. Expect low-flying aircraft 5/13/26 UPDATE: Spongy moth treatment scheduled for Monday, May 18 in Lakewood/West of Lake Youngs, starting as early as 5:30 AM, weather permitting. Expect low-flying aircraft 5/8/26 UPDATE:…
May 2 Prairie flora walk
Fort Steilacoom Park will be the site of a Prairie Tour at 4 p.m. on May 2. Learn about the hidden historic prairie flowers hidden in the grass and see the camas in full bloom.
Leschi Walk February 19, Ft. Steilacoom Park
Leschi was part of Spanaway history too. From Dupont to Lakewood, Spanaway (Spanueh), Muck Creek to Lacamas and Eatonville, this entire prairie was part of the Nisqually Tribal resources as well as several other tribes who shared the land for foraging. Leschi and his brother Quiemuth were chosen to represent the Nisqually band for the…
Jan 24 Flett Creek Stewardship
By Derek Faust Just a reminder about the habitat stewardship event on CPTC’s Flett Property this Saturday, January 24th from 9:00 AM to noon! I have attached the flyer with pertinent details and all of the 2026 dates for our remaining habitat stewardship events. For this event, we will focus on removal of invasive plant species (scotch broom and…
Budget push with some holiday gifts
By Marianne Lincoln It is a quiet morning, but the past few weeks have been busy with things that needed to happen for me before the holiday rush. With Thanksgiving around the corner, we are about to have a barrage of holiday invitations, events, and all the trimmings will be put up around the community….
Oct 11 Watershed Festival at CPTC
Just a reminder about the habitat stewardship event on CPTC’s Flett Property this Saturday, October 11th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Immediately following the stewardship event, we will be hosting the inaugural Clover-Chambers Watershed Festival from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Both of these events are in partnership with Green Tacoma Day as one of the host sites! Thanks to those that have already…
July 19 Flett Creek Work Party
Hi all, Just a reminder about the habitat stewardship event on CPTC’s Flett Property this Saturday, July 19th from 9:00 AM to noon! I have attached the flyer with pertinent details and all of the 2025 dates for our remaining habitat stewardship events. For this event, we will focus on removal of invasive plant species (focus on tansy ragwort and blackberry regrowth)…
Why does the County lower American Lake?
By Don Russell “Is there a reason the County lowers the [American] lake level? Do they do this each year?” The answers to these questions are as follows; There is no rational basis or reason for the County to lower American Lake water level. Yes, they do this each year. Let me explain. In my lifetime I have…
Habitat Stewardship opportunities at CPTC
Just a reminder about the habitat stewardship event on Clover Park Technical College’s (CPTC) Flett Property this Saturday, June 7th from 9:00 AM to noon! The attached flyer with pertinent details and all of the 2025 dates for our remaining habitat stewardship events, July 19, August 9, October 11, November 15, and December 6. For this event, we will focus on removal…
Mountain View Memorial Day events
Mountain View Funeral Home and Memorial Park is having Memorial Day events. Volunteers Needed: U.S. Veteran Flag Placement, May 24, 2025 · 8:30am Please help us honor the veterans who fought and served our great country. PLEASE INVITE YOUR FAMILY, Friends, Neighbors, Service Organizations, etc. Last year we had a wonderful turnout! Flag Placement Begins…
Learning to be drought aware
By Marianne Lincoln How much water do you use when you wash your hands? How much when you brush your teeth? Laundry, showers, and flushing the commode all take water too. The average person uses 80 to 100 gallons a day. Multiply that by the houses in your neighborhood and the houses in your community….
April 19 Flett Creek work party
There is a habitat stewardship event on CPTC’s Flett Property this Saturday, April 19th from 9:00 AM to noon in celebration of Earth Day! The flyer is below with pertinent details and all of the 2025 dates for the remaining habitat stewardship events for CPTC. For this event, we will focus on removal of invasive plant species (focus on scotch broom…
When the faucet is dry…
By Marianne Lincoln Where did the water go? That is a question a lot of us have been asking for years. It is the end of November. Clover Creek is still dry in From Brookdale Golf Course to Midland and Spanaway Loop Road. The Chambers Clover Creek Watershed is based on a Sole Source Aquifer….
Tillicum Community Center needs your help
Submitted by Jesse Black. [Reposted from the Suburban Times] The Tillicum Woodbrook Community Center (formerly Tillicum American Lake Gardens Community Center) has been a part of the Lakewood community for over 50 years. The center provides crucial services including food bank, clothing bank, a SeaMar clinic, and the Tillicum branch of the Pierce County Library….
To our local governments
Author: Marianne Lincoln A year ago, I testified against lowering a setback from a waterway in Summit from 80 feet to 20 feet. This Lakewood proposal is for a variance to 15 feet from Clover Creek. I am not impressed. This was written to the City of Lakewood February 22, 2024, but it holds for…
Session with your Councilmember District #6
Updated with photos from the event below. From County Councilmember Jani Hitchen: I wanted to let you know that I will be hosting two opportunities for community members to come and meet with me to discuss budget priorities and issues pertaining to Council District 6. Drop in to discuss budget priorities, ask questions or learn…
The rain is finally headed this way
It has been a very dry year, perhaps a record. We lost a lot of aquatic creatures to dry creeks. There is a week of rain coming, that rain will move salmon up the river and creeks. So get out your raingear and your fishing poles. From Al Schmauder, noted Clover Creek walking steward: My…
Vanishing water – bits from other stewards
To whom it may concern: My name is Diane Dumond. I lived on carp lake for 15 years. I was a stream team volunteer taking water samples from the lake for 17 years. I have worked in the field of water testing for over 40 years. There seems to be a question as to whether…
Letter: Waughop Lake’s Demise Assured
By Don Russell, Lakewood A Significant and Questionable EventOn May 4, 2023 the City of Lakewood requested proposals for professional services from qualified contractors for the purpose of an alum treatment for algae control in Waughop Lake. The alum treatment prescribed in this RFP is for the application of aluminum sulfate (alum) and sodium aluminate. …