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Welcome to the home page of the
Washington State
Lake Protection Association
The Washington State Lake Protection Association (WALPA) is a non-profit organization formed in 1986 by a group of volunteers concerned for the future of lakes in this state. WALPA has grown to more than 200 members that include lakeside residents, lake associations, recreationists, scientists, educators, legislators, and local and state agencies. Through WALPA, separate entities with diverse interests speak with a united voice. More members give us an even louder voice - so please JOIN NOW!
WALPA is an affiliate of the North American Lake Management Society (NALMS), an international organization. NALMS' mission is "to forge partnerships among citizens, scientists and professionals to foster the management and protection of lakes and reservoirs for today and tomorrow."
WALPA's Mission
Our mission through WALPA is to allow diverse interests to speak with one voice to protect lakes. We encourage and support programs for lake and watershed protection, restoration and management, provide educational resources and information about lake and watershed management, and foster communication and coordination among lake and watershed stakeholders.
WALPA’s Activities and Accomplishments
Communication
- WALPA Brochure
- Publishing a quarterly newsletter called the Waterline
- Hosting annual conferences
- Conducted a lake user survey
- Conducted a statewide outreach program that solicited public input for a comprehensive lake and watershed management program for Washington State
- Representing lakes before local, state and federal governments
- Providing access to the North American Lake Management Society
Education
- Developed a slide show about lake management
- Sponsored aquatic plant workshops
- Published The Washington Lake Book: A Handbook for Lake Users
- Produced the Directory of Products, Services and Members
- Providing technical support at lake association meetings
Policy and Legislation
Support for banning the use of fertilizers containing Phosphorus
Support for re-establishing the lake category of Ecology's Centennial Clean Water Fund
Support for re-establishing Ecology’s statewide lake monitoring program
Provided critical input on the development and passing of the Lake Health Bill
Instrumental in passing legislation for Ecology's Freshwater Aquatic Weed Financial Assistance Program
- Instrumental in passing legislation for the Phosphorus Free Automatic Dishwasher Detergent ban
Contact us
WALPA
PO Box 4245
Seattle, WA 98194
info(at)walpa(dot)org
WALPA BrochureFOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT WALPA CONTACT: info(at)walpa(dot)org
President: Jacob McCann
Newsletter: Beth Cullen, Jacob McCann, BiJay Adams, and Sally Abella
Webmaster: BiJay AdamsClick on Meet the Board for other contacts.
