Licton Springs and Pilling's Pond

Licton Springs is a small remaining fragment of what was once a vast system of wetlands that covered much of Western Washington. Since the colonization of this state, it is estimated that the Puget Sound Basin has lost up to 70% of its wetlands. The urbanized areas of Puget Sound have lost upwards of 90-98% of their original wetlands. The losses and degradation of remaining wetlands are due to a variety of reasons including: draining for urban development i.e. housing, highways, and industry; dredging to form lakes; diking to create farm-lands; pollution; invasion of non-native species of vegetation and poor forestry practices. With future growth predicted in the Puget Sound urbanized are at 20-30% by the year 2000, the pressures on remaining wetlands will only increase. [from the Licton Springs Neighborhood home page]

Licton Springs Neighborhood

Licton Springs and Pilling's Pond

background of Licton Springs and Pilling's Pond

history of Licton Springs

history of Pilling's Pond

contemporary photo album of Licton Springs and Pilling's Pond

historical photo album of Licton Springs and Pilling's Pond

Charles Pilling passes away October 25, 2001

Ponds of North Seattle - North Seattle Community College page


Ponds and Water Gardens

Thornton Creek


Tom Bolling's home page