Cascade Water Alliance and the Lake Tapps Community Council remind residents that Cascade will in January be bringing the lake to the 535 foot level (approximately) where it will remain through mid-February. This is when the lake will be at its lowest level to allow homeowners to plan maintenance and improvement projects.

A license from Cascade will be needed to build, improve or do any construction on facilities. That license will require residents to obtain permits for projects from appropriate agencies.

Homeowners are encouraged to check with Cascade, and with the respective city, county or state and federal agency that require permits prior to construction.

Contacts from the appropriate jurisdictions include:

• City of Bonney Lake: 253-447-4344;

• Pierce County Planning and Land Services: 253-796-7210;

• Washington State Fish and Wildlife: 360-902-2200; and

• Cascade Water Alliance: 1-877-299-0930.

Cascade Water Alliance is developing a formal policy regarding the use of its property by third parties around the Reservoir.

Residents around the lake will be receiving more information regarding the proposed Lake Tapps Reservoir Property Management Policy, and are invited to a public Open House workshop from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 12 at North Tapps Middle School, 20029 12th Street E, Lake Tapps.

Existing structures or facilities on Cascade property may be grandfathered if Cascade determines that they do not pose an adverse impact on the operations of the Reservoir, or pose a danger to public health or safety.

For more information visit www.cascadewater.org and www.laketappsnews.org