Environment

Puyallup Tribe Updates Dock System

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

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The Puyallup Tribe of Indians submitted a permit application to remove and replace a dock system at Benbow Lake on July 23, 2026.

The project, listed as a DNS (Determining No Significant Impact) under Pierce County, involves replacing an existing dock that is not located on a state shoreline. The Tribe's application requires environmental review under Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) procedures.

Comments on the dock replacement are due by August 6, 2026. The Tribe's proposal does not include specific details about the new dock design or timeline for installation.

📄 Source: WA Ecology SEPA — Pierce County — https://data.wa.gov/resource/mmcb-z6jf.json?countyname=PIERCE

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The Puyallup Tribe of Indians submitted a permit application to remove and replace a dock system at Benbow Lake“Description: To remove and replace dock system on Benbow Lake, which is not a shoreline of the state.”
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The permit application was submitted on July 23, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The project is listed as a DNS (Determining No Significant Impact) under Pierce CountyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The project involves replacing an existing dock that is not located on a state shoreline“To remove and replace dock system on Benbow Lake, which is not a shoreline of the state.”
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The Tribe's application requires environmental review under Washington State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) procedures“Description: To remove and replace dock system on Benbow Lake, which is not a shoreline of the state.”
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Comments on the dock replacement are due by August 6, 2026“Comments due: 2026-08-06”
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The Tribe's proposal does not include specific details about the new dock designNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The Tribe's proposal does not include a timeline for installationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.