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May 3rd “Healthy Hayden Creek” Event

Volunteers are needed on Saturday, May 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a day of activities that will help reclaim a neglected patch of land that has negatively impacted water quality in Hayden Creek, the major tributary of Hayden Lake. Volunteers will plant, stake and protect up to 250 large seedlings. Children and their parents will enjoy related educational activities. All participants will be treated to refreshments, courtesy of the Watershed Association.

The Kootenai County Sheriffs Marine Patrol on Hayden Lake

Kootenai County is home to more than 24,000 registered boaters, the largest number in the State. Hayden Lake is one of the top three busiest waterways in the region. The Marine Patrol has a permanent boat slip at the Honeysuckle Boat launch and will have a dedicated vessel there beginning this year. However, because of limited KCSO personnel to cover all water bodies, there will not be a full-time patrol team available.

HLWA needs your help recording excessive wake incidents again this year. We can confirm that your reporting helps. KCSO does view the reports and map on our site and takes note of your reporting.

This year we are asking for your reports of property damage, personal injury and near misses. Click the button below to make a report and learn more...

Site Disturbance and Building Code Compliance

Site disturbance and building code compliance plays a vital role in safeguarding the environment, ensuring safety, promoting sustainability, and fostering a thriving community that attracts investment and maintains property values.

Common site disturbance violations include inadequate sediment and erosion controls, unpermitted land clearing, improper stormwater management, uncontrolled drainage, and unauthorized grading or excavation activities. These violations can lead to environmental degradation, sediment runoff into water bodies, increased flood risks, and damage to neighboring properties.

 

The Hayden Lake Watershed Association Reports

Twice each year we like to bring you up to date on the issues and initiatives the Association has undertaken.

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The 2024 Biannual Report

The 2024 Spring Edition of the HLWA Biannual Report is available.

The 2023 Biannual Report

The 2023 Summer/Fall Edition of the HLWA Biannual Report is available.

The 2023 Biannual Report

The 2023 Winter/Spring Edition of the HLWA Biannual Report is available.

The 2022 Biannual Report

The 2022 Winter/Spring Edition of the HLWA Biannual Report is available.

The 2021 Biannual Report

The 2021 Winter/Spring Edition of the HLWA Biannual Report is available.

STAY CURRENT ON ALL THINGS IN THE HAYDEN LAKE WATERSHED

Our bi-monthly newsletter will keep you up to date on HLWA meetings and initiatives.  We partner with other community groups around the watershed to have a voice in the decisions our regulatory agencies are contemplating and will publish the agency meeting times and locations.

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