Current Status

(Updated July 2022)

Lake Defense Force will be conducting Diver Assisted Suction Harvesting (DASH) at Log Boom Park and Rhododendron Park starting July 11, 2022.  It may take between 1-2 weeks to complete the work.  The parks will remain open during this time, but please provide the diver team the space they need to safely conduct their work.

2022 Aquatic Plant Survey (7/7/2022)

Final IAVMP Update (3/19/21)

Integrated Aquatic Vegetation Management Plan (IAVMP)

IAVMP Update DRAFT (9/30/2020)

• City of Kenmore Permit Requirements, Including Sample
• Shoreline Management Act of 1971 (Chapter 90.58 RCW)

Governor’s Office for Regulatory Innovation and Assistance

The Project Questionnaire (OPAS) is a tool developed by the Department of Ecology to help you determine which local, state, and federal environmental permits, approvals, or licenses for Washington State you will need for your project based on an online questionnaire process.

Contractor/Herbicide Applicator List

Helpful Links

Department of Ecology:

• General
• Water Quality General Permits
• Aquatic Plant and Algae Management General Permit

King County:

Ben Peterson, Aquatic Noxious Weed Specialist, King County Noxious Weed Program
ben.peterson@kingcounty.gov
(206) 477-4724 (desk)
(206) 477-9333 (program line)

Aquatic Weed Control Links Compiled by Ben Peterson

• Noxious Weeds
• Best Management Practices (BMPs):
  • Noxious Weed Regulatory Guidelines
  • BMPs by plant type
• Lake Stewardship Program

Washington State Lake Protection Association (WALPA):

• WALPA Waterline Newsletter
  • Non-native submersed aquatic plants to watch for in Washington
  • Hybrid milfoil comes to Washington State
  • Lake residents team up to tackle weed problems

Staff Contact

Richard Sawyer
Environmental Services Manager
Email

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