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Lake Stewardship
Protect lakes by maintaining septic systems, managing waterfowl, using good landscaping, controlling runoff, reducing fertilizers and pesticides, disposing of pet waste properly, and washing cars away from lakes.
Beaver Lake / Trossachs Barricades
In the 1970s, East and West Beaver Lake Dr. SE were connected to improve emergency access. Now, the low-traffic road is popular with hikers, joggers, and cyclists.
Native Non-Invasive Plants
Native water lilies like spatterdock and watershield are beneficial and non-invasive. Spatterdock has yellow flowers and large leaves, while watershield has slimy undersides and purple flowers.
Recent History of Beaver Lake
In the 1970s, Beaver Lake’s community grew rapidly with new developments, water access, and public services. The City of Sammamish was incorporated in 1999 to manage growth and preserve green spaces.
Early History of Beaver Lake
Beaver Lake was known to the Snoqualmie Tribe and later to loggers in the 1920s. It was developed first with logging, and later with resorts, and community events, becoming a small community by the 1960s.
Geology of Beaver Lake
Beaver Lake formed from glacial activity 20,000 years ago, with ice sheets carving the landscape. Retreated ice left behind depressions that filled with water, creating Kettle Lakes such as ours.
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