The Lake Committee met with City of Olympia representatives with a focus on keeping pollutants out of the lake before they enter the system. This approach prioritizes simple, practical actions that reduce debris and sediment at the source, rather than relying on costly cleanup after the fact.

The lake is refilling, and with flood warnings throughout the county, we thought it was a good moment to highlight our stormwater system here in Ken Lake. Ken Lake has 14 stormwater catch basins, each about the size of a dining table. These basins drain into the lake, which is why the Lake Committee recommends limiting fertilizers and chemical treatments. It is everyone's responsibility to keep storm drains clear.

Throughout the meeting, one theme came through clearly: the lake is a shared resource, and its care is a shared responsibility.

The parks are private to the Ken Lake community — let's keep the parks private.

Ken Lake’s natural beauty—especially our proximity to Kaiser Woods  and the forested areas surrounding the lake—is one of the reasons so...

Ken Lake is a beautiful neighborhood with a strong sense of community and a shared commitment to sustainability. As we look to the...