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Chambers - Clover Creek Watershed Council
What's Happening?
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.
About the Watershed
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.
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.
Upcoming Watershed Council Meetings:
When: Third Wednesday of most months from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Meetings are held virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic via Zoom. Join our mailing list to receive the meeting link and materials.
Upcoming Watershed Council Meetings:
- April 21: Sequalitchew Creek Restoration Project
- May 19: Tacoma's Watershed Management Plan
- June 16: Ecosystem Diagnosis and Treatment (EDT) Model for Salmon Recovery
When: Third Wednesday of most months from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Where: Meetings are held virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic via Zoom. Join our mailing list to receive the meeting link and materials.
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Chambers Dam from middle of stream, 8/4/19
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small dam
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High flows at Bogerts ladder, 3/6/21
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Historic Flett Dairy site, now restoration project for Clover Park Technical College, Lakewood WA, July 2019
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Fallen Pine Tree across Morey Creek, 3/8/21
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Educational signage installed at Parkland Prairie next to Clover Creek
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Clover Creek dry in late summer at Schibig-Lakeview Preserve, Spanaway WA
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Pedestrian bridge at Springbrook Park, Lakewood WA
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pond at high water, 2/4/21
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City of Tacoma's Flett Creek holding basin - located in Lakewood, WA
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The Stewardship Committee relies on volunteers to make a difference!
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Old Pilings at Titlow Beach, Tacoma
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C street, stormwater outfall, 9/25/20
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Portion of Clover Creek with asphalt lining
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Weir at Gravelly Lk Rd, 3/6/21
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Flett Creek field trip overlooking wetland, July 2019
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Chambers Dam Field Trip - Aug.2018
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Chambers Dam with new ladder, 8/31/12
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Old Garry Oak Tree - Lakewood WA, July 2019
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Annual Watershed Issues Forum - Nov.2018
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August 2019 field trip to Forterra's Schibig Lakeview Preserve, Spanaway WA
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Turtles on Snake Lake, Tacoma WA
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Communications Chair Janet Spingath at Educators Night at the Museum
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Clover Creek and pond next to Springbrook Park in Lakewood
Stay Connected
- Find out about upcoming events and meet us on Facebook
- Join our email list if you'd like to get involved and stay connected
- Use this link to request a guest speaker presentation to your group
2021 Council Leadership
Executive Committee Members:
- Renee Buck, Chair
- Cindy Haverkamp, Vice Chair
- Al Schmauder, Treasurer & Stewardship Chair
- Rikki McGee, Secretary
- Janet Spingath, Communications Chair
- Ione Clagett, at-large member
- Derek Faust, at-large member
- Kris Kauffman, Historian @(Model.BulletStyle == CivicPlus.Entities.Modules.Layout.Enums.BulletStyle.Decimal ? "ol" : "ul")>
Resource Library
Documents
- 2018-23 Action Agenda
- 2021 Annual Work Plan
- CCWC WRIA 12 Action
- Bylaws 5/20/20
- Septic Systems O&M at Lake Tapps (3/17/21 presentation slides)
- WRIA12 WREC Plan Briefing
- Contacts List: Report Environmental Concerns (by topic)
- Creating Backyard Habitats Brochure (Audubon 2019)
- Creating Backyard Habitats Brochure (Audubon 2018)
- Pierce County Environmental Education Resources
- Project Summaries - 2018 Small Grants Awardees
- Chambers-Clover Historic Flows
- Riparian Vegetation Best Practices
- Rules for Aquatic Plant Removal and Control (WDFW)
- Tips on Land & Water Management for Puget Sound Rural Living
Contact Us
Krystal Kyer
Watershed Coordinator
Phone: (253) 798-2485
Watershed Coordinator
Phone: (253) 798-2485
Monday–Friday
7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Mailing Address:
2702 S 42nd St, Ste 109
Tacoma, WA 98409-7322
2702 S 42nd St, Ste 109
Tacoma, WA 98409-7322
Contact Us
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Jeff Barney
Watershed Coordinator
Ph: (253) 798-7620
Public Works
2702 S. 42nd St.
Suite 201
Tacoma, WA 98409
Ph: (253) 798-2725