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  Lake Union - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lake Union is a freshwater lake completely within the Seattle, Washington city limits.
A glacial lake, its basin was dug 12,000 years ago by the Vashon glacier, which also created Lake Washington, and Seattle's Green, Bitter, and Haller Lakes.
Before construction of the canal, Lake Union emptied into Salmon Bay via a creek which followed roughly the same course as the Fremont Cut does today.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Lake_Union   (165 words)

  
 Union Lake, Branch County, MI
The land near the shores of Union Lake is gently rolling (0 to 6% slopes) and composed mostly of sandy loam soils.
However, it was obvious that the fish population in Union Lake was greatly influenced by the St. Joseph River.
Union Lake was the subject of much controversy during the early 1980's because of the mysterious disappearance of profuse growths of aquatic plants.
www.michigandnr.com /PUBLICATIONS/PDFS/ifr/ifrlibra/status/waterbody/92-7.htm   (3453 words)

  
 Lake Union Water Quality Data   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
In 1914, the hydrology of the lake was significantly altered by the construction of the Fremont and Montlake cuts and the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks.
By the end of the summer, concentrations of dissolved oxygen in the hypolimnion of Lake Union are near zero.
Lake Union is unique among the three local major lakes in the character of its watershed.
dnr.metrokc.gov /wlr/waterres/lakes/UNION.HTM   (889 words)

  
 Seattle Press on Line - The Health of Lake Union
In 1950 the lakes became so polluted that dozens of lakeshore communities formed the regional consortium known as Metro in order to construct a sewer system to divert waste water to what are now the primary waste treatment plants in Magnolia and Renton.
Downtown and nearby Lake Union are the fastest-growing neighborhoods in Seattle.
Several recent studies say the best way to monitor Lake Union's water quality is by also measuring the riparian zones along the lake and animal life in and around the lake.
www.seattlepress.com /article-851.html   (1044 words)

  
 Lake Union Points of Interest--Eastlake Neighborhood (Seattle, Washington, USA)
At the geographic and population center of Seattle, the lake supports every conceivable use Industry, residences near and on the water, a major fish run, birds and other animals, the dumping of storm water and sewer overflow, boating, aviation, tourism, recreation--and more.
Native Americans referred to the lake as Tenas Chuck ("little water"); one of their camps existed at the south end of the Lake until at least 1875.
Just offshore is one of Lake Union's last large pieces of open shoreline, much of it in State Waterway 8; additional submerged parcels owned by Seattle City Light on either side of the waterway are in jeopardy of being sold.
eastlake.oo.net /shorelinepts.html   (2506 words)

  
 Seaplanes on Lake Union, Seattle, WA.
Lake Union, Seattle, WA The lack of reconizable color in these photos reflects frequent flying conditions around Seattle.
The route of choice for seaplanes from Lake Washington (occasionally) and almost always from Lake Union is along the canal especially when weather is a factor.
There are normally fireworks launched from the park at the north end of this lake and simultaneously from the waterfront at Elliot Bay.
www.angelfire.com /wa/drdan71/lakeunion.html   (572 words)

  
 IA DNR: State Parks
Union Grove State Park is a fine place for a family cookout.
Union Grove State Park, located in northwest Tama County, is a very popular outdoor recreation area.
The lake and the attractive parklands provide a pleasing contrast to the nearby residential and agricultural areas.
www.iowadnr.com /parks/state_park_list/union_grove.html   (287 words)

  
 Welcome to Lake Union Massage   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
At Lake Union Massage, our goal is to relieve the world of muscular tension and pain one massage at a time.
Here at Lake Union Massage, we serve people of all ages -- from toddlers to elders -- in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere.
Lake Union Massage provides a panoramic view of Lake Union that will only deepen your experience of healing and relaxation.
www.lakeunionmassage.com   (154 words)

  
 Water Quality Data, Lake Washington, Union, and Sammamish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Monitoring water quality is still important, as several pump stations are on or near the shores of the lakes, miles of sewer pipelines lie on the bottom of lakes Sammamish and Washington, and most of the influent streams are crossed by one or more sewer pipelines.
Lake Washington, Union and Sammamish are in a constant state of change.
Each of the lakes has one or more sampling stations located in the deep central basin of the lake, where the influence of the shoreline is muted by the surrounding water and mixing action of wind and waves.
dnr.metrokc.gov /wlr/waterres/lakes/Monitor.htm   (800 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Local News: Pier concerts move to South Lake Union
South Lake Union Park, shown in the lower right, will be the new home of the Summer Nights at the Pier concert series.
Mike Foley, who is active in the Lake Union maritime community, said the concerts could cause parking headaches.
Michele Scoleri, producer of the concert series now called Cingular Summer Nights at South Lake Union, said she was working on a parking plan.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/localnews/2002112634_concert08m.html   (1014 words)

  
 NWsource: Seattle visitor's guide: Lake Union and vicinity   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Lake Union is a natural lake that was transformed early in this century when canals were dug linking Lake Washington, Lake Union, and Puget Sound.
For many years, Lake Union was treated mostly as an industrial area that floated.
Enjoy the views of Seattle and Lake Union from the industrial equipment and fly a kite from the hills here.
www.nwsource.com /visitorsguide/neighborhoods/lakeunion_overview.html   (849 words)

  
 Remaking South Lake Union: Seattle is on fast track to build biotech hub
Over the next year, council members are expected to consider a half-dozen proposals related to South Lake Union -- including a streetcar line, an electrical substation, funding for a regional park, redesigning the Mercer Corridor and changing zoning to make it easier to develop the neighborhood into an urban center.
Skeptics say the South Lake Union improvements Nickels has in mind will cost much more then he is advertising, up to $1 billion in public money, with ongoing city expenses for operations and maintenance, police, fire and other services.
One of the strongest arguments South Lake Union supporters make for the big public investments is that revenue generated there could be put into the general fund and spent improving other neighborhoods or restoring services that have been cut.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /local/196012_slakeunion20.html   (2872 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Local News: Lake Union may lose NOAA ships to base in Everett
It would also save the cost of remodeling the aging Lake Union facility, an amount expected to be "massive," NOAA officials said.
NOAA's Lake Union facilities include about 2,400 feet of dock space, about 16,900 square feet of offices, 12,000 square feet of warehouse space and 8,000 square feet of maintenance-shop facilities.
NOAA just renewed its lease on the Lake Union property for seven years, and it might take that long to finalize a decision to move, he said.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/localnews/2002101187_noaa26m.html   (1240 words)

  
 South Lake Union has overemployment problem
But it's becoming one in Seattle's South Lake Union area, according to two City Councilmen who are asking the city to review the situation and, if warranted, stop encouraging real estate development in the neighborhood.
With the growth of such institutions as the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, more than 5,900 jobs were added in the South Lake Union area during the seven years from 1995 and 2001, according to a city report.
In the South Lake Union area, projects proposed on Vulcan's land include a University of Washington biomedical research campus on Mercer Street and a large mixed-use complex at 2200 Westlake Ave.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /business/118974_southlake24.html   (866 words)

  
 Seattle Parks and Recreation: South Lake Union Park
South Lake Union Park became a reality on July 1, 2000, when the US Navy conveyed the deed to its five acres of land to Seattle Parks and Recreation.
Maritime Heritage is an important part of the vision for South Lake Union Park, Visitors will be able to experience and learn about the history of the Pacific Northwest's maritime world.
The park's South Lake Union Historic Ships Wharf has been completed and is home to an increasing number of programs and visiting vessels.
www.cityofseattle.net /parks/parkspaces/southlakeunionpark.htm   (319 words)

  
 Union County Lake Butler, Florida (Counties)
The county seat of Union County, Florida, is Lake Butler.
The county population on July 1, 1999, was 12,720, an increase of 2,468 over the 1990 census.
Lake Butler is located in Union County (of which it is the county seat) between Lake City and...
www.ohwy.com /fl/y/y12125.htm   (105 words)

  
 Lake Union
If you are an experienced Seattle paddler, chances are you have already explored Lake Union, as the majority of resident paddlers probably took their first strokes here.
Lake Union has perhaps the highest year-round density of sea kayaks, perhaps nation- or even worldwide!
A tour of Lake Union could be combined with excursions either east or west along the ship can...
www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?AffID=mz01&TrailID=CGW028-015   (161 words)

  
 Businesses backing streetcar plan for South Lake Union
South Lake Union businesses are ramping up their efforts to get sleek streetcars swooshing down Westlake Avenue.
The institute is building a new facility in South Lake Union with plenty of room for its current 160 employees and enough space to add 100 people eventually.
South Lake Union development plans estimate capacity for 20,000 new jobs and 10,000 new housing units by 2020.
seattlepi.nwsource.com /business/127130_streetcar18.html   (533 words)

  
 South Lake Union Park details   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Vulcan’s contribution to the park will be delivered in two parts over five years: $5 million immediately to help the foundation fund phase one of the park’s construction and $5 million as a challenge grant after the foundation has raised the remaining $10 million and plans to improve pedestrian access to the park are underway.
The 12-acre South Lake Union Park will provide a stunning waterfront gathering place for the region and a venue for special events such as this year’s summer concert series.
South Lake Union Park is designed to accommodate large public celebrations, improve access to the shoreline and restore portions of the area’s natural habitat.
www.seattleparksfoundation.org /SLUPark.htm   (305 words)

  
 Union Lake   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Located in the southeast corner of Cumberland County on the western outskirts of Millville, Union Lake was created by the damming of the Maurice and Mill Rivers.
This oblong lake covers 898 acres and is 4.0 miles long and 1.2 miles at its widest point.
The average lake depth is 14 feet, with deeper pockets to 30 feet near the dam.
www.trails.com /tcatalog_trail.asp?AffID=mz01&TrailID=CGN036-043   (173 words)

  
 NWOC - Kayaking - Seattle - Northwest - Equipment - Classes
From our docks on Lake Union, we have introduced thousands of people to the joys of kayaking each year.
We have experience with most of the kayaks that are made today, and have chosen a range of models that will fullfill the needs of most paddlers.
All persons paddling our boats off the lake must have taken kayaking lessons, including rescue techniques, and have the ability to handle safely all paddling conditons.
www.nwoc.com /rental   (440 words)

  
 Seattle Web Hosting | WeDoHosting.com | From Victoria, BC
The city sits on a stretch of rolling land between Puget Sound and Lake Washington and is surrounded by high mountains and sparkling water.
Lake Washington and Lake Union, which lies within the Seattle city limits, are connected to Puget Sound by the Lake Washington Ship Canal.
The canal threads east and west through the city, and the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks enable seagoing vessels to traverse the different water levels from the higher freshwater lakes to the lower saltwater bay.
www.wedohosting.com /regional/usa/seattle.htm   (596 words)

  
 Lake Union Hotel - Hotels - compare prices, reviews and buy at NexTag - Price - Review
Please note the Courtyard Lake Union will be undergoing a major exterior renovation project October 24 2005-March 24 2006.
The Residence Inn Seattle Downtown Lake Union is located on the beautiful shores of Lake Union and just minutes from downtown...
The Silver Cloud Inn Seattle is located on Lake Union, offering spectacular views of the water.
www.nextag.com /goto.jsp?p=169&search=lake+union+hotel&node=2703100   (314 words)

  
 Lake City on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Lake City is located in a farm and cattle area and produces tobacco, lumber products, and naval stores.
American Academy of Audiology Meets in Salt Lake City to Address Latest Trends in Hearing Loss Diagnosis, Hearing Aid Technology and Aural Rehabilitation.
Estados Unidos y Costa Rica en partido clave en Salt Lake City
www.encyclopedia.com /html/L/LakeC1ity.asp   (388 words)

  
 IA DNR: Union Grove Lake
Union Grove Lake is a 118 acre impoundment in Union Grove State Park.
Two concrete boat ramps are available, one on the west side and the other on the east shore of the lake.
Excellent shore fishing is available; nine fishing jetties are scattered around the lake.
www.iowadnr.com /fish/fishing/lakes/ung86.html   (116 words)

  
 Lake Union Drydock Company   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Lake Union Drydock Company is a full service shipyard which employs talented individuals in all shipyard trades, carrying on an eighty year tradition of craftmanship.
We are located conveniently close to downtown Seattle on the east side of Lake Union which is accessible from Puget Sound via locks.
From Interstate 5, take the Mercer Street exit, turn right at the first two lights, proceed up the east side of Lake Union and look for us on the left.
www.ludd.com   (167 words)

  
 Raquette Lake Union Free School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-07)
Raquette Lake Union Free School is a rural Adirondack school located in the center of the Adirondack Park.
Raquette Lake Union Free School offers its students quality education in all basic subject areas with many "out of the classroom" enrichment activities not usually found in larger school settings.
Students are prepared for their transition to the 7th grade and, having participated in a small community based school, tend to be very civic minded.
www.fehb.org /raquette.htm   (514 words)

  
 Seattle Press on Line - Biotechnology hub to rise in South Lake Union
SEATTLE—Mayor Greg Nickels Monday unveiled his South Lake Union Action Agenda to build a biotechnology hub in the area, create thousands of news jobs and fuel growth in the city’s economy.
"South Lake Union will be home to thousands of good-paying jobs in biotechnology and life sciences, employing people who will cure disease and save lives," Nickels said.
South Lake Union is the right place for the university," Nickels said.
www.seattlepress.com /article-10108.html   (496 words)

  
 Seattle Virtual Tour - Lake Union and Gasworks Park
Just north of downtown, Lake Union is a stop off between Puget Sound and Lake Washington via the Ship Canal.
Colorful banners flap in the breeze here, flowers brighten the docks, and outside the front doors of the floating homes are sailboats, kayaks and canoes.
On the North end of Lake Union is Gasworks Park with a spectacular view of the lake and the city beyond.
www.ci.seattle.wa.us /tour/union.htm   (216 words)

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