"Eagle Lake is a valuable resource for the recreation and natural beauty it affords all of us. Preserving the quality of the lake is important because it is the centerpiece of our community, providing us all with intangible positive experiences. It may be a walk near the water, paddling a kayak or canoe, fishing, or just sitting by the water enjoying the view – we all enjoy the lake in our own way. As stewards of Eagle Lake, it is our responsibility to protect and enhance this precious resource – today, and in the future." Brian Younger, ELIA Board Member
What Does The Eagle Lake Improvement Association Do?
Direct Programs That Help Eagle Lake
- Clean Boats Clean Waters Program - to prevent the spread of invasive species
- Watershed Task Force – to reduce phosphorus and nutrients entering the lake
- Work with area farmers on projects to reduce undesirable runoff into the lake
- Complete various watershed projects, such as the Oakcrest Creek inlet clean up and Eagle Creek restoration
- Monitor and eliminate nuisance plants like purple loosestrife and garlic mustard
- Shoreline restoration and management, including the Zinnen Boat Launch
- Shoreline construction monitoring
- Funded the recent dredging of the Zinnen Boat Launch
- Educate the Eagle Lake community regarding lake preservation and restoration
- Apply for and receive financial grants for various purposes, such as Healthy Lakes and Shorelines
Communication
- Ripples newsletter published in the spring, summer, and fall/winter
- Various lake-related e-mail communications
- Mobile friendly website
- Social media followers on Facebook
- Receive information and input from all the neighborhoods around the Lake
Promote a Sense of Community
- Sponsor various community/social activities such as the July boat tie-up
- Coordinate the Welcome New Neighbor Program
- Coordinate fund raising for the annual fireworks
- Eagle Lake photo contest
- Sell Eagle Lake merchandise – t shirts, boat flags, pier flags
Liaison With Other Groups Affecting Eagle Lake
- Department of Natural Resources
- Membership in the Wisconsin Lakes Partnership
- Board representation at the Wisconsin Lakes Partnership convention each year
- Collaborate with the Eagle Lake Management District and the Town of Dover
- Partnership with Racine County Public Works and Development Services
- Supporting sponsor of the Watershed Protection Committee of Racine County
Become a Member and join with us as we work to improve Eagle Lake!!!
