Surface Water Management Division

Lake Management Program

Surface Water Management (SWM) provides a variety of lake monitoring and management services, including:

Monitoring the water quality of lowland lakes and preparing reports analyzing the condition of county lakes Conducting detailed lake restoration studies Taking actions to control invasive aquatic plants Detecting and preventing potentially toxic blue-green algae blooms Providing public education, volunteer monitoring and technical assistance to lake groups and lakeside residents

2011 Photo Contest Winner Lake Serene Sunset by Mark Fussell

NEW - Lake Stevens Toxic Algae Caution