Discover the of King County! The numerous lakes in King County are a vital part of our environment. These lakes provide fish and wildlife habitat, supply recreational areas for a growing urban population, and are important in flood control and local groundwater recharge. King County's Department of Natural Resources, Water and Land Resources Division, has the responsibility of monitoring, protecting, managing, and improving lake ecosystems within its jurisdiction. The County has several programs that focus on our lake resources. Our programs include monitoring the quality of the big lakes like Sammamish, Union, and Washington as well as the numerous smaller lakes found throughout the county. We invite you to look at the sites below to learn more about our programs and services. Lakes Monitoring Program - water quality monitoring, swimming beach monitoring, and information about lakes Union, Washington and Sammamish. Lake Stewardship Program - information on our program and services, including volunteer monitoring of over 45 of the smaller lakes in King County. Video - Lakeside Living is a 23-minute video which focuses on shoreline management and lakeside landscaping practices to improve water quality, shoreline stability, and wildlife habitat. Links - to lake related agencies, organizations, and resources. For more information, please contact: Jonathan Frodge - Lakes Monitoring Program or Sally Abella - Lake Stewardship Program King County Water and Land Resources 201 S. Jackson, Suite 600 Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 296-6519

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