Mr. Tom Corrigan, thank you for the informative article on Waterfront Construction’s departure from Kenmore Industrial Park (LakePointe). I am very thrilled that Waterfront is aggressively restoring part of the shoreline on the west end of this property — the land they have rented for many years, which they will be leaving this June. There are still activities occurring that will need to be monitored and corrected on the rest of this property. Hopefully, they will have no ill effects for the vision of our community to have a “Kenmore by the Lake,” which we all will be able to actively enjoy.

I would be remiss if I took all the credit for the end result, which was won by the efforts and guidance of many: the people of PERK (People for an Environmentally Responsible Kenmore), Elizabeth Mooney, Todd Bergman and Diane Brennan and KNRG (Kenmore Neighbors for Responsible Growth).

Also, the support from NLNA (North Lake Neighborhood Association), Ann Aagaard of FON (Friends of Northshore), Councilman John Hendrickson and Councilman Allan Van Ness, who all involved themselves and encouraged us not to give up. We had validation, giving us the confidence to forge ahead. With the help of Mooney, we found Greg Wingard (Waste Action Project) and then Rick Poulin (Scopes Law). Clyde Merriweather also deserves thanks.

Brennan, Bergman and myself formed a group called SSNAP (Sammamish Slough Neighbors against Pollution) specifically to be able to file a Notice of Intent to Waterfront Construction, written June 16, 2009. We became involved with Waste Action Project, a group much more experienced in this type of legal process.

We were bound by legality not to talk about or mention the case, but vigilantly attended council meetings and documented any activities seen for the attorneys. I just happen to be the one of us that had the opportunity daily to watch and record the 1-½ years of activities and violations. The job of stewardship to the lake, rivers, streams and earth is never done. Being involved is rewarding.

Janet Hays