Cascade Water Alliance and the Lake Tapps Community Council announce that the fall drawdown of Lake Tapps will begin about November 1.  Until then, Cascade will maintain the lake at the lower end of the recreational range (approximately 541-542 feet.)

Beginning about November 1, the lake will be quickly lowered to approximately 539 feet by mid-November.  The lake will be fully dawn down after the holidays to approximately 536 feet.  The lake will begin to be refilled in late February, with a full recreational pool level to be reached by approximately mid-April.

Anyone choosing to do work during this period must obtain the appropriate permits from Pierce County, the City of Bonney Lake, and the state if required. To obtain a Cascade permit, visit http://cascadewater.org/lake_tapps_proposed_property_management_policy.php

All paperwork must be completed prior to beginning of construction.

In 2009, the Lake Tapps Community Council and Cascade Water Alliance established long term agreements ensuring consistent, seasonal lake levels every year. This announcement is being made in accordance with these agreements.

Further, as per the agreements, Cascade will raise the lake to the allowable 543 foot level at least once per year to ensure homeowners recognize where this level is for future planning.

For more information on the lake levels visit www.cascadewater.org/lake_tapps_recreational_lake_levels and www.laketappsnews.org

For additional information on Cascade’s Lake Tapps agreements visit www.cascadewater.org/lake_tapps_agreements