Sunday, September 13, 2026 4:30 – 8:30 PM Join us for a magical night as Spanaway Park becomes a glowing paradise with the return of Light the Lake! End the summer in style with an unforgettable evening of celebration and community bonding. Event Highlights Let the floating lanterns take center stage as they illuminate the water,…
Category: Spanaway Lake
Clover Creek Restoration Alliance asking the hard questions
News from your local watershed activists, Clover Creek Restoration Alliance, CCRA. Hello supporters of a healthy watershed, This week we are seeking volunteers to help us restore the Bresemann Forest along Spanaway Creek, invite you to the 2nd Chambers-Clover Watershed Festival, October 10, and have an update from our first court date defending Sequalitchew Creek….
Toxic Algae Advisory for Spanaway Lake
TPCHD — The Tacoma Pierce County Health Department has now issued a toxic algae caution advisory for Spanaway Lake as of August 13, 2026. You should avoid areas of the lake where you see algae because they can pose health concerns. You’ll see signs posted at the lake to let you know about the advisory….
Spanaway Lake LMD Passed
In case you missed the news, the residents along Spanaway Lake passed the Lake Management District Reauthorization. The Reauthorization vote for Spanaway Lake Management District passed with a 74% vote in favor or reauthorization. The District will continue operations through 2031. In 2021, the district was established and authorized for a five-year term. The reauthorization…
Car Meet May 29 – Spanaway Park
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Car Show at Spanaway Park on Friday, May 29 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. To be eligible for prizes, please arrive with your car by 4:30 p.m. The event is free and the public is welcome.
Experts to speak about Spanaway Lake April 18
The Spanaway Lake Boathouse will be the site of a community discussion about Spanaway Lake. The event is sponsored by the Clover Creek Restoration Alliance and Spanaway Lake Adventures, the operators of the Boathouse Concession. On April 18, at 11:00 a.m., the presentations will begin from Dr. James Tepper, Don Russell, Kurt Reidinger, Sean Arent,…
Wetland. Watershed. Drought.
These are important words this year. If you love to ski, you know there is hardly enough snow in the mountains this season. If you drive over the pass frequently, you probably haven’t been stuck in snow. If you live on Clover Creek, you know it was a dry ditch from May to December. For…
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….
Nov 18 Public Comment Deadline
COMMENT OPPORTUNITIES Pierce County Surface Water Improvement Program (SWIP) Pierce County provides services in fulfillment of various regulatory drivers, including: Clean Water Act and NPDES Permit Compliance; Endangered Species Act (ESA) Compliance, Culvert Replacement Program, The Hirst Decision and Watershed Planning, Floodplain Management and NFIP Compliance. Pierce County geographic area covers the Puyallup and Nisqually…
Is the Good Neighbor Village being a good neighbor?
SPANAWAWY CONCERNED CITIZENS — We still have a real chance to stop the “Good Neighbor Village” project—and we are not giving up! Spanaway Concerned Citizens has filed a motion in Thurston County Superior Court, asking the Honorable Judge Carol Murphy to reconsider her recent dismissal of our Land Use Petition Act (“LUPA”) challenge. This motion…
April 5 Spaghetti Feed for legal fees
1. SCAN our QR CODE BELOW. 2. MAIL DONATIONS DIRECTLY to SPANAWAY CONCERNED CITIZENS: Spanaway Concerned Citizens P.O. Box 562 or scan our QR Code Spanaway, WA 98387 *We are a 501-C4. Contributions are not tax deductible. 3. ONLINE DONATIONS: https://spanawayconcernedcitizens.com/ ______________________________________________________________________________ 3. Or through: FRIENDS OF SPANAWAY LAKE (FOSL) MAIL DONATIONS TO: Friends of Spanaway Lake (FOSL) *Make Checks payable to FOSL (Please note, SCC in…
Thurston County Judge finds for TRM
On Friday, March 28, Thurston County Superior Court Judge Carol Murphy decided in favor of Tacoma Rescue Mission and Pierce County in the court appeal of the Good Neighbor Village permit by the Pierce County Hearings Examiner from the nearly two-week long hearing in May 2024. After testimony from the attorney for the Spanaway Concerned…
Spanaway in Court, Friday, March 28
Today marks a significant and long-awaited moment in our effort to preserve Spanaway Marsh. We deeply appreciate everyone who can attend, whether in person or virtually. Your presence reflects the urgency of protecting this invaluable natural resource for future generations. Friday, March 28, 2025 Hearing Time: 1:30 p.m. Judicial Officer: The Honorable Judge, Carol Murphy How to…
Why We Care about Spanaway Marsh
by Claudia Finseth HAPPINESS, FOR ONE THING Last week the annual list of the happiest countries in the world came out. For the eighth time in a row that designation went to Finland. The United States of America came in way down the line. We are not, generally, a happy people. One of the main…
March 28 court hearing
Dear Parkland, Midland & Spanaway Concerned Citizens, The momentous and long-awaited event is finally happening! Our experienced attorney will present a clear and compelling case, ensuring that the law is not misinterpreted in Thurston County Superior Court this Friday! Now more than ever, we must stand together and show our collective strength! Mark your calendars….
The latest on the Spanaway Marsh
By Claudia Finseth It’s March 25, 2025. Those of us fighting against the destruction of the Spanaway Marsh have been at it for over two years now and spent $140,000 dollars. So let’s take stock. In December of 2024 the Tacoma Rescue Mission brought in massive equipment, and on the high point in the midst…
Discussing our watershed March 12 and March 19
March 12, 6 p.m. at the Parkland Spanaway Library is the general meeting of the Clover Creek Restoration Alliance. This group advocates for the improvement of conditions in the watershed around Clover Creek and does creek cleanup projects in the area. If you are interested in our local watershed, please stop by or inquire about…
Hearings Examiner appeal denied
By Spanaway Concerned Citizens Spanaway Concerned Citizen’s team did an outstanding job presenting to the Hearing Examiner numerous reasons for appealing Tacoma Rescue Mission’s permits. Unfortunately, our appeal was denied. The good news is that the Tacoma Rescue Mission and the county were called out for their numerous violations. They know we are watching, reporting and will keep fighting to…
Is the “Good Neighbor Village” being a good neighbor?
By Spanaway Concerned Citizens As concerned citizens, we rely on our elected officials to make decisions regarding topics that significantly impact the well-being of our communities — addressing critical issues such as providing housing for our chemically dependent, chronically homeless individuals is undoubtedly important. However, does this effort justify compromising regional environmental integrity and public…