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Lake Wapogasset Bear Trap Improvement Assoc., Inc.
NINETY-SEVEN YEARS OF SERVICE FOR RECREATIONAL USERS AND LAKE SHORE RESIDENTS
On August 19, 1911, eighteen lake shore property owners met at Ernest Guanella's Hickory Point Bluff (later
Hickory Point Lodge and now the Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp) and organized the LAKE
WAPOGASSET BEAR TRAP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION with Dr. James Wallace, of MacAlester College, as
President. Throughout its history, the primary focus of this volunteer lake Association has been to protect and
maintain the water quality of Lake Wapogasset and Bear Trap.
The first concern of the Association was to maintain an appropriate and consistent water level in the two lakes.
This resulted in taking ownership of the dam site at the outlet to Mud Lake and taking responsibility for its
maintenance and reconstruction most recently in 1998-1999. Over the years, additional efforts focused on fish
stocking, carp removal, chemical treatments, channel dredging, and weed harvesting. Leaders of the Association
initiated action resulting in the creation of the Sanitary District in the 1940's and to implement a sewer system and
wastewater treatment plant in the 1970's.
The need for accurate information on the condition of lake water resulted in monthly water sampling and data
readings taken as part of a Lake Self Monitoring Program now in its 23rd year. This work is conducted by
volunteers with test analysis and interpretation through a UW Stevens Point water chemistry program.
Additionally, the Lake Association has provided leadership, volunteer help, and financial contributions for the
following projects:
Comprehensive lake use and water quality investigation
Analysis of lake sediments
Aquatic Plant Survey
Alum treatment to reduce algae bloom
Water Safety Patrol and eduction classes
Park, boat ramp, and shoreline clean-up
Eurasian Milfoil prevention programs
Aerial photographic and infra-red analysis of shoreline and watershed to identify pollution sources
Purchase and placement of buoys marking safe channel and no wake zones
Shoreline protection demonstration projects
Represent the interests of lake shore property owners with governmental agencies
NINETY-SEVEN YEARS OF SERVICE FOR RECREATIONAL USERS AND LAKE SHORE RESIDENTS
On August 19, 1911, eighteen lake shore property owners met at Ernest Guanella's Hickory Point Bluff (later
Hickory Point Lodge and now the Lake Wapogasset Lutheran Bible Camp) and organized the LAKE
WAPOGASSET BEAR TRAP IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION with Dr. James Wallace, of MacAlester College, as
President. Throughout its history, the primary focus of this volunteer lake Association has been to protect and
maintain the water quality of Lake Wapogasset and Bear Trap.
The first concern of the Association was to maintain an appropriate and consistent water level in the two lakes.
This resulted in taking ownership of the dam site at the outlet to Mud Lake and taking responsibility for its
maintenance and reconstruction most recently in 1998-1999. Over the years, additional efforts focused on fish
stocking, carp removal, chemical treatments, channel dredging, and weed harvesting. Leaders of the Association
initiated action resulting in the creation of the Sanitary District in the 1940's and to implement a sewer system and
wastewater treatment plant in the 1970's.
The need for accurate information on the condition of lake water resulted in monthly water sampling and data
readings taken as part of a Lake Self Monitoring Program now in its 23rd year. This work is conducted by
volunteers with test analysis and interpretation through a UW Stevens Point water chemistry program.
Additionally, the Lake Association has provided leadership, volunteer help, and financial contributions for the
following projects:
Comprehensive lake use and water quality investigation
Analysis of lake sediments
Aquatic Plant Survey
Alum treatment to reduce algae bloom
Water Safety Patrol and eduction classes
Park, boat ramp, and shoreline clean-up
Eurasian Milfoil prevention programs
Aerial photographic and infra-red analysis of shoreline and watershed to identify pollution sources
Purchase and placement of buoys marking safe channel and no wake zones
Shoreline protection demonstration projects
Represent the interests of lake shore property owners with governmental agencies