Membership

Join your neighbors in working to preserve and protect Bear Lake, its watershed, and its ecosystems!

Membership in the Bear Lake Association is a great way to support the continued ecological health of Bear Lake for future generations and to stay engaged on issues affecting the lake and its residents. Association members can vote at the Annual Meeting each June, run to serve on the Board of Directors, and get to know their lake neighbors at the Annual Picnic each August.

Your dues support the Association’s operations, including Clean Boats Clean Waters (CBCW) boat inspections, water quality and aquatic plant studies, education and workshops, the annual meeting and picnic, and membership in county and state lake organizations. The Bear Lake Association is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations are typically tax deductible; consult with your tax advisor.

Annual membership dues are $50 per family (2 votes) or $30 per individual (1 vote); however, additional donations are encouraged.

Please print and complete the Membership Application (pdf).

Checks can be made payable to:

Bear Lake Association

P.O. Box 104

Haugen, WI 54841

Thank you for your support of the Bear Lake Association!