On December 18, 2009, the several-year process was completed by which Cascade Water Alliance purchased Puget Sound Energy’s White River Project, including the Lake Tapps Reservoir. The transaction was completed on Friday December 18, 2009 and Cascade is now the owner of the Project.

This represents another major step forward by the Cascade Water Alliance in the implementation of the May 12, 2009 Agreement Regarding Lake Tapps Between Cascade Water Alliance and the Lake Tapps Community.

“We look forward to continuing to work with the Lake Tapps Community in completing the remaining steps under Sections 1.1 and 1.2 of the Agreement,” said Lloyd Warren, chair of the Cascade Board of Directors..

The community will hold celebrations in February, 2010 to official mark the sale and ownership. Watch Cascade Water Alliance's Lake Tapps project section for details.