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Capitol Lake is a 3 kilometer (1.9 mile) long, 260-acre (1.1 km 2) artificial lake at the mouth of Deschutes River in Tumwater / Olympia, Washington. The Olympia Brewery sits on Capitol Lake in Tumwater, just downstream from where the Tumwater Falls meet the artificial lake.
Hiking Capitol Lake Trails (Marathon Park and Heritage Park) The paved sidewalk and trail that encircles this large lake in the heart of Olympia serves as a popular location year-round for locals and visitors to run, walk and hike.
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The Capitol Lake - Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project is supported with funding from Washington’s Climate Commitment Act. The CCA supports Washington’s climate action efforts by putting cap-and-invest dollars to work reducing climate pollution, creating jobs, and improving public health.
Capitol Lake Trail. Enjoy this 1.7-mile loop trail near Olympia, Washington. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 30 min to complete. This is a very popular area for birding, road biking, and running, so you'll likely encounter other people while exploring.
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- Olympia, Washington, United States
Nov 5, 2022 · Olympia’s Capitol Lake will revert to an estuary. That’s the expectation now that the state has released its final environmental impact statement. It says a return to tidal mudflats is the only way to meet state water quality standards.
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Jul 15, 2023 · Is a plan to return Olympia's Capitol Lake to an estuary an expensive “boondoggle,” as one critic says, or a chance to create a healthier watershed and environment?
Nestled into the southwestern corner of Capitol Lake's north basin, the park is within easy walking distance of the main Capitol Campus and downtown Olympia. Because Marathon Park is located at the junction of two lakeside trails, it is a popular spot for walkers, runners and birdwatchers.
