Friends of Water Way #1

Regrettably, DNR chose to ignore the wishes of the majority of commenting neighbors and Friends of Wateray 1, and granted permits that privatize a large portion of Wateray 1.

HOWEVER, of greater importance, DNR is considering and even assisting another encroacher in a land swap that will permanently remove a significant portion of Waterway 1 from the public trust.

Read Friends of Waterway 1 response to DNR's decision and future plans in this letter to DNR Commissioner Goldmark HERE.

Download a pdf of Waterway 1: A Landmark of Washington State Heritage

http://waterway1.org/uploads/Waterway_1_Heritage_Landmark_10_7.pdf

Friends of Waterway 1 thanks you for your overwhelming support!

DNR received over 50 comments concerning the issue referenced below.

Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is proposing to authorize permits for leasing part of Waterway 1 to private individuals. These permits will block public access to public land and authorize a large dock that currently restricts access to Waterway 1 from public use and causes pollution.

Waterway 1 is a historical site and treasured community asset that provides valuable access to Lake Washington for the entire community. If you are against privatizing public land and you want to protect Waterway 1 for future generations, here’s what to do: Send your written comments to:

DNR

The SEPA Center P.O. Box 47015, Olympia, WA 98504-7015

Email comments to: sepacenter@dnr.wa.gov

Waterway 1 is located in Seattle’s Laurelhurst neighborhood at NE 35th St. and 43rd Ave. NE on Lake Washington, Waterway Number 1 is 80 feet wide, but you would never know it.

Almost 50% of Waterway Number 1 is being privately used by neighbors on either side. (Select Aerial View).

A large dock blocks Waterway Number 1, making access difficult even for small boats. (Select Blocking Dock ).