Category: Waterfront
Lake Kapowsin Update – April 2
Hello to those interested in Lake Kapowsin: It has been a few months since DNR’s last public meeting regarding the Lake Kapowsin Aquatic Reserve. We would like to provide you with an update regarding DNR’s progress on the aquatic reserve proposal, and current developments. The reserves program assembled a technical review committee of people that…
Council passes shoreline regulations, sends final plan to state for approval
After years of tinkering, debate and listening to public input, members of the Pierce County Council passed a Shoreline Management Plan at the March 10, 2015, council meeting. Council Chair Dan Roach says he hopes it’s the end of what turned out to be a longer journey than expected. “Hundreds of citizens were involved in…
Feb 24 County Council Hearing on Proposed Lake Kapowsin Park
Final County Council hearing date on Proposal No. R2015-20 by Council action at the February 24, 2015 Council Meeting. A Resolution of the Pierce County Council Requesting that the Department of Natural Resources Work with the Lake Kapowsin Trust and the Legislature to Develop a Park at Lake Kapowsin and Make Any Habitat Conservation Plan…
Council to hold 4 hearings on shoreline regulations
Members of the Pierce County Council’s Community Development Committee have scheduled four meetings around the county to gather public input on changes to proposed shoreline development guidelines required by the state. These meetings will address 18 amendments that resulted from a series of community hearings last spring. The Community Development Committee, chaired by District 5…
Notice of County Council Hearings for Proposal No. 2013-45s3 Shorelines
Public Meeting Notice 2015 Shoreline Management Hearing Schedule Pierce County Community Development Committee Councilmember Rick Talbert, Chair PUBLIC HEARINGS Thursday, January 29, 2015 – 5:30 p.m. North Lake Tapps Middle School, 20029 12th Street East, Lake Tapps, WA 98391 Monday, February 2, 2015 – 5:30 p.m. Peninsula High School – Auditorium, 14105 Purdy Drive NW, Gig…
Study of Pierce County Ferry System underway
A study of the Pierce County Ferry System is currently underway to evaluate potential alternatives for the system, such as changes to the schedule and improvements to existing facilities. During the Waterborne Transportation Study, Pierce County will analyze population and demographic changes projected through 2034, identify changes to ferry service that would enhance the economic…
Applicants sought for Surface Water Management Advisory Board
Pierce County is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on the nine-member Surface Water Management Advisory Board. Advisory board members will be involved in such issues as storm drainage and surface water management, water quality storm drainage plans, rate structures, capital improvement projects, financing, and annual program goals for the Surface Water Management division of Pierce…
Kapowsin Lake – as an Aquatic Refuge?
GRAHAM, WA — Tuesday night a fair-sized group of interested citizens came to Kapowsin Elementary to hear a second round of information regarding the government’s interest in creating an Aquatic Reserve at Kapowsin Lake. The lake itself has very few occupants living directly on its shores. That’s what makes it such a good candidate for this…
Kapowsin Lake restoration meeting
Tomorrow, Wed. Dec. 2, at 6:30 pm at Kapowsin Elem. we have the opportunity to be a part of the Dept. of Natural Resources discussion of how to restore the natural habitat of Lake Kapowsin. Andy Anderson, author of “Under the Shadow of the Mountain”, will be with us to contribute Kapowsin Lake history. Hope you plan…
Shellfish & the Environment Research Symposium Dec. 8
Shellfish & the Environment Research Symposium December 8, 2014 – Worthington Center, St. Martin’s University, Lacey, WA Please join us for a one day meeting bringing together scientists and other experts to share the latest research and information on shellfish and the environment. Speakers will cover a range of topics including aquaculture planning and permitting,…
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council – Spanaway Lake Topic
Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council Agenda for: Wed., Nov 19, 2013 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM Lakewood City Hall, 6000 Main St. SW, 3rd Floor Conference Room 3:30 Introductions / Additions to the Agenda Greg Vigoren, Chair 3:40 Spanaway Lake Update, Windy Kruse, Pierce County, SWM Tacoma-Pierce County Health Departments 4:00 On Site Septic Program George Waun,…
Pierce Prairie Post 