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Wapato Park
6500 S. Sheridan Ave
Tacoma, WA
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Simple things we can all do that will have a positive effect on the lake:
Don't feed birds or other wildlife in the park. Animal waste is a large contributor to the phosphorus level in the lake and it's a violation of the Municipal Code to feed wild animals.
Pick up and properly dispose of your pet's waste so it doesn't enter the lake.
Select environmentally friendly lawn fertilizers and apply them properly to avoid runoff into the storm system.
Don't wash your car in the driveway or on the street. Choose a grassy or gravel area to help filter soap from the water before it enters the storm drain or use a commercial car wash where waste water is processed before discharge.
Friends of Wapato Park
Join the Friends of Wapato Park to learn what you can do to help restore this community treasure. CHIP-in! volunteers from this group will play an important role in the preservation of this community asset.
Volunteers are needed to assist with:
- Water quality monitoring and data collection
- Litter control
- Weeding shoreline plantings along the lake
- Public education and outreach
To find out more about these volunteer opportunities contact Julie Parascondola, 253-305-1060.
More information about Wapato Park.
| Special Events |
Completed:
- Wake Up for Wapato - November 7, 2009
- Green Tacoma Day at Wapato Park - September 26, 2009
- National Family Volunteer Day - November 22, 2008 - View Flyer
This first official event drew approximately 60 community members interested in learning what they could do to assist in lake restoration. Twenty-two of the participants signed up as long-term volunteers willing to help with collection of water samples for testing, clean ups and habitat restoration, and community education.
Last Updated: Nov 13, 2009 8:05 AM