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February 2011 

Welcome to CLIPA

The Capitol Lake Improvement & Protection Association

 

Olympia has one of the most beautiful capital city vistas in the nation. Whether looking at the Capitol building from afar, or looking out from campus, the scene is dominated by the reflective Capitol Lake.


We can keep the lake, improve water quality, manage  

sediment and protect Puget Sound.

Capitol Lake a Community Icon

From the sunniest days to the worst weather days, there is always someone -- residents and visitors alike -- enjoying Capitol Lake. Strolls with family and friends, walks with our dogs, community festivals, opportunities to jog, all utilize this treasured icon. The activities add to the social and economic vibrancy of the city and enhance our lives.

 

People from outside our area marvel at our unique ability to blend natural systems with human systems.

 

It's possible to have long-term, sustainable improvement of the freshwater and marine systems that make up the Deschutes Watershed, including Capitol Lake.

Share your Capitol Lake Stories and Pictures 

 

Tell us about your Capitol Lake tradition or special memory! Do you have an event you love to participate in? Maybe a great picture of the lake? Share them with us. Send via email or postal mail or post directly to our Facebook page.  

 

 

More About CLIPA

The Capitol Lake Improvement and Protection Association (CLIPA) is dedicated to preserving and protecting Capitol Lake and the entire Deschutes Watershed.

 

CLIPA advocates for enhancing the overall ecosystem, providing recreational and educational opportunities and preserving the aesthetics of Capitol Lake. CLIPA's plan presents a reasoned, science-base holistic approach to a complex problem. 

 

 

Join Us and Help Save Capitol Lake 

CLIPA membership is over 400 citizens strong and growing! Sign up for membership today. It's free!  


For more information visit our website.


Your donations to CLIPA, a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit, are appreciated. Mail them to:

                                     120 State Ave NE #1006

                                      Olympia, WA 98501-8212 

Issue: 1

In This Issue
Capitol Lake an Icon
Lake Stories and Pics
More about CLIPA
Help Save the Lake
A Healthy Watershed
Contact Your Legislator
CLIPA Board of Directors
Join Our Mailing List

Keeping the Lake & Watershed Healthy

Getting rid of Capitol Lake and taking out the 5th Avenue dam to solve water quality problems is ignoring the real issue... the quality of the entire watershed.

 

Capitol Lake is actually part of the solution for managing sediment that comes downstream. It prevents many pollutants from entering Puget Sound.

 

Intermittent dredging of Capitol Lake is needed to maintain the lake and protect lower Budd Inlet. Since 1986 Capitol Lake has been neglected and is filling up with sediment. This unique amenity is in desperate need of dredging.


 

Contact Your Legislator

Communicate NOW with your legislators that you want to Save Capitol Lake. Email or call...

 1-800-562-6000

Capitol Lake is actually considered part of the Capitol Campus & the State is responsible for maintaining it.

Tell your legislators you support HB 1938, reinforcing the State's responsibility for managing the lake.

 

CLIPA Board of Directors

Jack Havens, Chair

Jay Allen, Membership

Jewel Goddard, Treasurer

      Bob Barnes        

Joseph Beaulieu

Les Eldridge

Brenda Hood

Gary Larson

Allen Miller

Ron Rants

Mary Thompson

Robert Utter

Bob Wubbena  

 

Save the Lake ~ Preserve the Past ~ Improve the Future

Capitol Lake Improvement and Protection Association

www.SaveCapitolLake.org