Chambers - Clover Creek Watershed Council

The mission of the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council is to promote the protection and enhancement of the Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed.

The Chambers-Clover Creek Watershed Council (CCWC) provides an opportunity for local agencies and citizen groups to coordinate their efforts to benefit the watershed. The council is committed to improving the health of the watershed by working to improve fish habitat, water quality and foster a sense of stewardship among watershed residents.

Find out about upcoming events and meet us on Facebook or contact the Watershed Coordinator (at bottom of page) to get added to our email list, if you'd like to get involved.

The 2019 Smalls Grants Cycle is closed. The next grant round will be announced in early 2020.

Meetings 

The Council hosts monthly meetings that are open to the public. Community members, students, nonprofits, residents, businesses and agency representatives - everyone is invited to attend and participate in the Council meetings. If you would like to attend or join a committee, please contact the Watershed Coordinator for details.

Upcoming Watershed Council Meetings:
  • February 19, 2020
  • March 18, 2020
  • April 15, 2020
Meeting Schedule:
When: Third Wednesday of most months from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Lakewood Community Center, 9112 Lakewood Dr. SW, Lakewood WA 98499 
Note: Committee meetings are held at various locations.
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2019 Council Leadership

Executive Committee Members:
  • Renee Buck, Chair
  • Cindy Haverkamp, Vice Chair & Secretary
  • Al Schmauder, Treasurer & Stewardship Chair
  • Janet Spingath, Communications Chair
  • Ione Clagett, at-large member
  • Terry Hurd, at-large member
  • Barbara Ann Smolko, Watershed Coordinator
  • Krystal Kyer, Watershed Coordinator

Visit us at these community events:

Volunteers make these events happen!
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The watershed extends from the town of Ruston on Commencement Bay south to DuPont, and east to Frederickson, covering about 149 square miles. Major lakes include American, Spanaway, Steilacoom, Gravelly, and Tule. Major streams are Chambers, Clover, Spanaway, Morey, Murray, Flett, Leach, Puget and Peach. 

Seven municipalities, three military installations, and one drainage district, as well asl Pierce County, have jurisdiction concerning water quality. The cities are: Tacoma, Lakewood, Fircrest, University Place, Steilacoom, DuPont, and Ruston. In 2018, the watershed's population was approximately 409,843 or 2,751 people per square mile. 

Contact Us
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Krystal Kyer
Watershed Coordinator
Phone: (253) 798-2485

Monday–Friday
7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Mailing Address:
2702 S 42nd St, Ste 109
Tacoma, WA 98409-7322