Lakes fact sheets
King County, Washington
The Lake Stewardship Program has produced several short fact sheets that provide important information to lakeside residents and the public.
Have a question about landscaping with native plants? Check out the Lake Friendly Landscape and Garden fact sheet. Want to know what small lakes allow power boats? Review the Boating Regulations fact sheet. Concerned about non-native plants invading your lake? Read the Aquatic Plant Management fact sheet for a sensible guide to controlling unwanted plants. Have questions about geese in your yard, check out The Trouble with Resident Geese. You'll find answers to many other questions as well.
Algae and King County Lakes [225KB PDF]
Funding & Permits for Lake Projects
Lake Friendly Landscape & Garden
Shoreline Plants [PDF]
"Shorezone" Structures & Salmon [PDF]
For questions about lakes in King County, please contact lakes@kingcounty.gov or call the Water and Land Resources Division front desk at 206-477-4800.