Lake Stevens WA
"I Love Lake" Pledge to Protect and Toolkit

"I Love Lake" Pledge to Protect and Toolkit

Take the Pledge to Protect Our Waters

Welcome to the Lake Stevens "I Love Lake" Pledge to Protect! Every action we take at home affects the health of our lake, rivers, and streams. Use this toolkit to choose the behaviors you pledge to adopt. Your choices make a difference. This toolkit supports the 2025-2026 NPDES Education, Outreach, and Behavior Change Program

Lake Stevens is the heart of our community—a place for recreation, relaxation, and connection with nature. But keeping it clean and healthy requires all of us! The "I Love Lake" initiative is all about raising awareness and taking action to protect water quality and prevent pollution.

Opportunities to Engage

Share your ideas, habits and stories here!
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Share your ideas, habits and stories here!

Have a tip or story about protecting Lake Stevens? Share it here and see how your neighbors are making a difference.

"I Love Lake" Pledge to Protect and Toolkit

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Toolkit for change
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Toolkit for change

This guide provides a clear, practical explanation of each behavior change pledge included in the I Love Lake campaign. These Best Management Practices (BMPs) help Lake Stevens residents make environmentally responsible choices that protect local streams, wetlands, and Lake Stevens itself.

"I Love Lake" Pledge to Protect and Toolkit

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Take the Pledge to Protect Our Waters
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Take the Pledge to Protect Our Waters

How to Participate

  1. Review the pledge options below.
  2. Select one or more behaviors to commit to.
  3. Click the "Read More" button below.
  4. Complete the quick pledge and survey form.

"I Love Lake" Pledge to Protect and Toolkit

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"Lake Stevens is a cherished community gem, but its high phosphorus levels can lead to harmful algal blooms, affecting both the ecosystem and our enjoyment of the lake. The "I Love Lake" campaign encourages residents to adopt simple, impactful practices to reduce phosphorus runoff, such as minimizing fertilizer use, properly disposing of pet waste, and planting native vegetation. By making these small changes, we can collectively preserve the lake's health and beauty for generations to come. What steps have you taken or are willing to take to contribute to a cleaner Lake Stevens?"

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