Monthly Archive: November 2022

Green Lake Water Quality – November 27, 2022

November 27, 2022

Secchi Depth: 2.8 meters, (9.2 feet)
Water Temp: 6.0 C, (42.8 F)
Lake Water Quality is monitored weekly by Jeffrey Howard at East Green Lake from the T-dock near the Green Lake Community Center or from a boat at the deepest part of the lake. The weekly data are reported quarterly and uploaded to the King County Lakes website available here. Select “Green-1” and “View Data”. General lake information, water quality data, and reports are available here.

For continuous Green Lake Water Level and Temperature Gauge data tracked by King County, go to the King County Hydrologic Information Center website where you can search for both temperature (in C) and lake elevation. Here are instructions:
1. Click on either Water Temperature or State Only Gage to get a map of monitoring sites.
2. Click on the red dot at Green Lake
3. Click on View Graph. (The graph is currently being updated to improve visibility.) More data selections are listed left of the graph.

Friends of Green Lake VIRTUAL MEETING – 7 PM Tuesday Nov. 22

November 20, 2022



YOU’RE INVITED!

Please join our next ZOOM MEETING from 7 to 9 pm on Tuesday November 22, 2022. 

AGENDA:

  • Taiga Wetlands Plant Survey Results and Project Update

  • 2022 Aquatic Plant Survey Map and Project Update

  • Water Quality Status Report

  • Treasurer’s Report

  • FOGL Board Member Nominations: Kim Tennican for Treasurer

  • Additional items of interest

Zoom Instructions

Topic: Friends of Green Lake
Time: Nov 22, 2022 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting! 
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83951545588

Meeting ID: 839 5154 5588

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Hope to see you tonight!

Rob Zisette
FOGL President
206-787-8262 office
206-930-6585 cell
https://friendsofgreenlake.org/

Next meeting: Tuesday January 24, 2023

See FOGL photos, videos and more on Instagram.

Green Lake Water Quality – November 20, 2022

November 20, 2022

Secchi Depth: 3.5 meters, (11.5 feet)
Water Temp: 6.5 C, (43.7 F)
Lake Water Quality is monitored weekly by Jeffrey Howard at East Green Lake from the T-dock near the Green Lake Community Center or from a boat at the deepest part of the lake. The weekly data are reported quarterly and uploaded to the King County Lakes website available here. Select “Green-1” and “View Data”. General lake information, water quality data, and reports are available here.

For continuous Green Lake Water Level and Temperature Gauge data tracked by King County, go to the King County Hydrologic Information Center website where you can search for both temperature (in C) and lake elevation. Here are instructions:
1. Click on either Water Temperature or State Only Gage to get a map of monitoring sites.
2. Click on the red dot at Green Lake
3. Click on View Graph. (The graph is currently being updated to improve visibility.) More data selections are listed left of the graph.

Green Lake Water Quality – November 13, 2022

November 13, 2022

Secchi Depth: 2.4 meters, (7.9 feet)
Water Temp: 7.5 C, (45.5 F)
Lake Water Quality is monitored weekly by Jeffrey Howard at East Green Lake from the T-dock near the Green Lake Community Center or from a boat at the deepest part of the lake. The weekly data are reported quarterly and uploaded to the King County Lakes website available here. Select “Green-1” and “View Data”. General lake information, water quality data, and reports are available here.

For continuous Green Lake Water Level and Temperature Gauge data tracked by King County, go to the King County Hydrologic Information Center website where you can search for both temperature (in C) and lake elevation. Here are instructions:
1. Click on either Water Temperature or State Only Gage to get a map of monitoring sites.
2. Click on the red dot at Green Lake
3. Click on View Graph. (The graph is currently being updated to improve visibility.) More data selections are listed left of the graph.

Green Lake Stewards NEW TIME FOR WORK PARTY – Saturday NOVEMBER 19, 2022, 10 am to 12 noon

November 11, 2022

Green Lake Work Party Saturday November 19, 2022, 10AM to 12N

Hello Stewards.

Happy November! Hope this message finds you well.

We are having a work party this Saturday, November 19th at a later time of 10:00 AM to 12:00 NOON.
Hope that you can join us.

  • Be Vaccinated: Participants, 12 years and above, are required to be vaccinated to participate in volunteer events. As most volunteer events are not staffed with City employees we are asking participants for voluntary compliance.
  • Masking is not required: Although not required, we continue to encourage all participants to arrive wearing a face covering, and keep it on during event introductions, when assisting other participants with tasks, during clean up and in any other scenario where 6-foot distancing cannot be maintained. Masks may be removed during work activities where participants are spread out and able to maintain at least 6-foot distancing.
  • Come Symptom Free: Please do not attend the event if you have been experiencing any of the following symptoms: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of smell or taste or if anyone in your household is suspected or diagnosed with COVID-19.
  •  RSVP at https://seattle.greencitypartnerships.org/event/19962/, if you are interested.
  • If you arrive late, follow the Event signs to find the work site:

Date: November 19, 2022
Time: 10AM to 12 NOON
Meet: Beside the Aqua Theater at the east end of the Small Craft Center (5900 West Green Lake Way North)

Dress for the weather and the dirty work, wear close-toed shoes and bring a bottle of water. Hope to see you there!

Questions?
Dan Kujawinski (773) 629.2516 or danielkujawinski@gmail.com

Our mailing address is:
greenlakestewards@gmail.com

Green Lake Water Quality – November 6, 2022

November 6, 2022

Secchi Depth: 1.3 meters, (4.3 feet)
Water Temp: 9.5 C, (49.1 F)
Lake Water Quality is monitored weekly by Jeffrey Howard at East Green Lake from the T-dock near the Green Lake Community Center or from a boat at the deepest part of the lake. The weekly data are reported quarterly and uploaded to the King County Lakes website available here. Select “Green-1” and “View Data”. General lake information, water quality data, and reports are available here.

For continuous Green Lake Water Level and Temperature Gauge data tracked by King County, go to the King County Hydrologic Information Center website where you can search for both temperature (in C) and lake elevation. Here are instructions:
1. Click on either Water Temperature or State Only Gage to get a map of monitoring sites.
2. Click on the red dot at Green Lake
3. Click on View Graph. (The graph is currently being updated to improve visibility.) More data selections are listed left of the graph.

Green Lake Stewards NEW TIME FOR WORK PARTY on Saturday November 12, 2022, IS 10 am to 12 noon

November 4, 2022

Green Lake Work Party Saturday November 12, 2022, 10AM to 12N

Hello Stewards.

Happy November! Hope this message finds you well.

We are having a work party this Saturday, November 12th at a later time of 10:00 AM to 12:00 NOON.
Hope that you can join us.

  • Be Vaccinated: Participants, 12 years and above, are required to be vaccinated to participate in volunteer events. As most volunteer events are not staffed with City employees we are asking participants for voluntary compliance.
  • Masking is not required: Although not required, we continue to encourage all participants to arrive wearing a face covering, and keep it on during event introductions, when assisting other participants with tasks, during clean up and in any other scenario where 6-foot distancing cannot be maintained. Masks may be removed during work activities where participants are spread out and able to maintain at least 6-foot distancing.
  • Come Symptom Free: Please do not attend the event if you have been experiencing any of the following symptoms: cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of smell or taste or if anyone in your household is suspected or diagnosed with COVID-19.
  •  RSVP at https://seattle.greencitypartnerships.org/event/19962/, if you are interested.
  • If you arrive late, follow the Event signs to find the work site:

Date: November 12, 2022
Time: 10AM to 12 NOON
Meet: Beside the Aqua Theater at the east end of the Small Craft Center (5900 West Green Lake Way North)

Dress for the weather and the dirty work, wear close-toed shoes and bring a bottle of water. Hope to see you there!

Questions?
Dan Kujawinski (773) 629.2516 or danielkujawinski@gmail.com

Our mailing address is:
greenlakestewards@gmail.com