Our Mission

The Conservancy’s Mission is the restoration and preservation of Soap Lake, a natural mineral lake. We are dedicated to actively improving the vitality of the Soap Lake area through education and promotion of the therapeutic recreational, and cultural qualities of Soap Lake.

The Conservancy Member Meeting (open to the public) is on the 3rd Saturday of the month at 1:00 p.m., at the local Community Senior Center 121 Second Avenue, Soap Lake, Washington.

The Conservancy works to connect and advocate for the promotion, conservation, and enforcement of rules and regulations related to mineral lakes.

Local:

• Divert stormwater runoff and irrigation water; on-going healthy lake testing

• Address and reduce pollution entering the lake

• Annually track and record minerals, oils, and bacterial with standardized lab testing

• Promote and inform residents and visitors about the history and unique lake qualities

• Attract and educate visitors to the wonders of our local ecosystem

• Coordinate with the City of Soap Lake

• Collaborate with Tribal Leadership

• Educate citizens and visitors

National: promote conservation and enforce rules and regulations.

International: link with other mineral lake communities

“HEY YOU” . . .

step-up and sponsor with your advocacy, time, and money.

• work to educate yourself, students, & other citizens

• “eyes on the lake” - look & report when you see issues around the lake (Are people removing mud or water? Do you see machinery near the water?)

• rinse off the mud at the beach to keep the minerals in the lake

• pick up garbage and pet waste so it doesn’t enter the lake

• always use the bathrooms at the beach - the lake is not a toilet

• reduce pesticides and fertilizers in your garden, to reduce runoff into the lake

• become a member of Soap Lake Conservancy

• donate funds for our 501(c)3 non-profit projects

• sponsor an action, for example, annual mineral and lake health collection and testing

• write letters or emails advocating for the conservation and restoration of the lake

• advocate for the preservation of mineral lakes

• share information and support mineral lakes around the world

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*The Washington State legislation Shoreline Management Act (SMA) requires all counties and most towns and cities with shorelines to develop and implement the Department of Ecology Shoreline Master Programs. The law also defines our role in reviewing and approving local programs. The SMA was passed by the Washington Legislature in 1971 and adopted by voters in 1972. Its overarching goal is "to prevent the inherent harm in an uncoordinated and piecemeal development of the state’s shorelines.” (source Department of Ecology)

Washington State:

• For the Department of Ecology information regarding the Washington State Shoreline Management Act: Washington State Shoreline Management Act *

• Obtaining special status of unique mineral lakes, such as Soap Lake, which currently are not recognized as having unique needs