Beaver Lake Management District Advisory Board

Please visit the Beaver Lake information page, hosted by King County!

Mission
To track environmental conditions at Beaver Lake and to promote actions and behaviors among area residents that will minimize negative impacts to the lake and its surrounding ecosystems.

Activities

1. Monthly stream monitoring; annual stormwater quality monitoring sampling to assess development impacts; specific sampling as directed by the Board for unusual events or new concerns.
2. Comprehensive lake monitoring in 2021 and 2026 to evaluate whole-lake water quality, with appropriate updates to the Lake Management Plan.
3. Semi-annual newsletters and community outreach as directed by the Board.
4. Administrative support, including facilitation of Board meetings and management of work program.
5. Invasive plant management including a potential herbicide treatment plan for invasive aquatic plants within Beaver Lake (e.g. fragrant water lilies removal).

Invasive Water Lily Treatment

For more information on Water Lily treatment, please see the Water Lily FAQs.

Background and Special Assessment Information

The current district was established by ordinance, O2016-414 as stipulated under the resolution of intent to form R2016-669. The District is effective for ten (10) years, from 2017 through 2026. The appointed advisory board approves expenditures and oversees the performance of the work program. 

Special Assessment Fees

A special assessment will be on your title report and described as "Lake Maintenance".

• Zone 1 (Beaver Lake Waterfront Properties): $306/year
• Zone 2 (Non-lake frontage, within District boundaries): $31/year

ESCROW AGENTS: If you need to know whether an outstanding amount is due please contact the King County Assessor's office at MAMS.LID@KINGCOUNTY.GOV. You may also call the special assessments phone number, 206-263-1893.

Role of the Advisory Board

The advisory board of the BLMD determines which projects and programs consistent with the wording of the resolution will be most beneficial to the lake, based on current conditions and the overarching goals of the LMD. Once the work program is determined, the City of Sammamish, acting upon the advice of the LMD Board, contracts with public agencies or private contractors to complete the work. The city also manages the LMD budget.

Contact the Board! Email BLMD_Board@sammamish.us.

Members

Staff Contact

• Rori Kirkpatrick, Community Transportation Coordinator (CTC), (425) 295-0646