Vision, Mission and Goals

Vision Statement:
To preserve and enhance Eagle Lake as a pristine natural resource, ensuring its waters, ecosystems, and surrounding community thrive for generations to come.

Mission Statement:
To safeguard the health and sustainability of Eagle Lake through proactive pollution prevention, ecological conservation, and the promotion of community stewardship. By maintaining uniform water levels, protecting vital habitats, monitoring state and local restocking fish populations, and advocating for the shared interests of our members, we aim to foster a balanced and thriving environment.

Goals:

1. Environmental Protection:

   • Implement strategies to prevent pollution and ensure the long-term quality of Eagle Lake’s waters.

   • Prevent infestations of invasive species and work to eradicate existing non-native species

   • Safeguard critical habitats, including loon nesting areas and spawning beds, to support native wildlife and biodiversity.

2. Sustainable Fisheries Management:

   • Partner with state and local hatcheries to maintain a healthy and sustainable fish population through regular restocking initiatives.

3. Lake Level Regulation:

   • Monitor and manage lake levels to ensure a balance between ecological health and community needs by keeping the level as close to the historic natural level (zero level) as possible.

4. Community Engagement:

   • Protect the shared interests and properties of members by fostering a collaborative and informed community.

   • Provide opportunities for members to contribute to the lake’s preservation and improvement.

5. Adaptive Growth:

   • Continuously evaluate and adapt objectives to address emerging challenges and opportunities that align with the mission and values of the organization.

ELPOI was incorporated in 1907

(If you can read cursive) Click here to read the Bylaws, dated September 13, 1907

Fun fact: Dues were $1.00 annually