FOSL is dedicated to improving
the lake water quality
FOSL Supports Reauthorization of the Lake Management District
For more information click on the links below
Spanaway Lake LMD Website:
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/7439/Spanaway-Lake-Management-District
2025 LMD Annual Report:
2026 LMD Work plan:
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/DocumentCenter/View/157464/2026-Spanaway-LMD-Workplan
Please read the following information from the recent Pierce County Council meeting:
UPDATE ON REAUTHORIZATION
At the Council meeting on Tuesday, April 28th public comments were heard by the Council. Below is a brief description of what was said and what to expect.
1. 4 FOSL/ LMD members spoke AGAINST the $4-8 rate change and encouraged the Council to have the rate remain as it is at $1-4 per foot. We strongly advised the council that the higher rate would result in NO reauthorization.
2. It is FOSL’s understanding that Amy Cruver will have the $1-4 rate be set at the upcoming Rules & Operations meeting scheduled for May 18th. ( she is not on that committee so we don't know who will be speaking on her behalf.
3. Following that meeting the Council will have final approval at one of their meetings in late May.
4. Following that meeting, if approved, BALLOTS will be sent to lakefront owners.
5. If REAUTHORIZATION passes. The work plan will continue. If it fails, the current workplan will end in January.
FYI. 2026 TREATMENTS planned (notices are posted prior to treatments)
Here is what we have contracted for treatments in 2026:
This includes some permit required monitoring, but not all of the monitoring costs.
It breaks down to:
Vegetation Treatment: $39,691
Phosphorus Treatment: $254,751
FOSL urges you to vote YES to continue to fund the LMD and improve our lake's quality during the upcoming reauthorization.
Friends of Spanaway Lake (FOSL) was created to help advocate for the safety of the water and the surrounding area.
Friends of Spanaway Lake is a community organization of local citizens that are dedicated to the preservation of water quality, fish and wildlife habitat enhancement, protection from environmental hazards, and community education of lake safety.
Become a FOSL Member
Show your support and join Friends of Spananway Lake. The cost is $20 a year and payment can be sent via Zelle to friendsofspanawaylake@gmail.com. This email address should be copied and pasted into the Zelle platform.
Checks can also be mailed to FOSL, PO Box 1042, Spanaway, WA 98387-1042.
Our water is changing and action is necessary
In recent years we have seen increased seaweed growth and algae blooms. Our board members bring years of experience to our Spanaway Lake community. We are driven to advocate for the health of the lake and are seeking out government agencies and environmental experts to drive real change.
Lake front owners can make a difference in the quality of the water
Learn about actions individuals and homeowners can take to make a big difference in the health of the water. We are all in this together!
“The earth, the air, the land, and the water are not an inheritance from our forefathers but on loan from our children.”
— Gandhi
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