Protecting Our Water

Snohomish County’s water systems are vast and important to maintaining quality of life, wildlife habitat and drinking water for its citizens.  Snohomish County has four major river systems:  The Snohomish River System, including Skykomish & Snoqualmie; Stillaguamish River, Sauk River and Pilchuck River. 

Many of the Snohomish County cities are built on the banks of these rivers as well as Puget Sound.  Thousands of small streams, creeks and lakes run into these systems, most all of which eventually run out to Puget Sound. 

The land development practices of our county and cities due to rapid growth over the last 15 years have taken its toll on our water systems.  In addition to these water basins, our drinking water supply and ground water for wells provide drinking water, and needs to be pure and clean. 

Development regulations will go far to help keep our waters clean and healthy for fish and wildlife, or they will continue to harm our water quality and play havoc with water quantities.  The LSCC knows the importance of water in our lives and works to ensure our water is protected from irresponsible development.