Thurston Chamber Forum – Capitol Lake Community Discussion

Capitol Lake allows three marinas to exist, the Port of Olympia to stay busy, our downtown to thrive and Thurston County to prosper. However, Capitol Lake is at risk. It is full of sediment, and — according to state studies — up to six feet of sediment will build up over the next few years in Lower Budd Inlet. Implementation of a maintenance program is crucial in order to avoid losing the lake and Lower Budd Inlet to a tidal mud flat.

Capitol Lake Improvement and Protection Association (CLIPA) is a coalition of citizens working to improve, maintain and preserve Capitol Lake. Improving Capitol Lake requires a watershed-wide sustainable solution that is in line with the original lake vision as well as current and future needs. The Thurston County Chamber of Commerce supports CLIPA’s vision for lake improvement.