DLWID About Us

Devils Lake - Lincoln City, Lincoln County, Oregon

Who we are!

The first water improvement district (ORS 552) of its kind in the State of Oregon, the Devils Lake Water Improvement District has been the conduit for managing Devils Lake since its inception in 1984. As a special taxing district, DLWID receives funding from area property owners to work for the improvement of the many aspects of Devils Lake.

Mission
Improve and maintain the water quality of Devils Lake Improve the environment for fish, wildlife, and humans Improve recreational opportunities Improve and maintain safe and efficient navigation Increase public access to Devils Lake Improve the economy of north Lincoln County through the restoration and maintenance of Devils Lake Increase public awareness and public education of Devils Lake
Current Goals
Develop and implement a strategy for the aquatic vegetation management and control. Finish the septic tank revitalization program creating an ordinance which will provide the data necessary to complete the septic systems database. Use that database to estimate septic tank loading as part of the total watershed nutrient load. Increase District’s time spent on the lake to promote communication to property owners, while conducting a lakeshore photographic survey. Also re-evaluate the cyanobacteria postings from the District. Determine the source of E. coli on Thompson Creek. Determine the methods we can use and those to collaborate with to sewer the rest of the watershed.

Devils Lake Water Improvement District PO BOX 974, Lincoln City, OR 97367 Email: paul@DLWID.org Call: (541) 994-5330 Fax: (541) 994-6040