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Preservation, protection and improvement

In 2008 the Bear Lake Watershed Alliance (BLWA) was created with a mission to “preserve, protect and improve the health and natural character of Bear Lake’s watershed.”

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Natural beauty, sustenance and recreation for more than 10,000 years

Bear Lake formed naturally between 10,000 and 75,000 years ago. It covers approximately 1,744 surface acres and is about 24 feet deep at its maximum depth. About two-thirds of the lake is less than 20 feet deep. The volume of Bear Lake is estimated to be 26,503 acre-feet. The shoreline is estimated at 7.62 miles and at its widest dimension, it is about 2.38 miles.

“A lake is a landscape’s most beautiful and expressive feature. It is Earth’s eye; looking into which the beholder measures the depth of his own nature.”

— Henry David Thoreau

Let’s work together to preserve Bear Lake and the Watershed.

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All residents and property owners within the boundaries of the Bear Lake watershed are key stakeholders in the Bear Lake Watershed Alliance (BLWA). Additionally, local business proprietors, outside government entities, downstream watersheds, and other organizations and citizens have a stake in the success of Bear Lake Watershed Alliance’s mission.