Since 2008, we have worked together to preserve and protect the Bear Lake Watershed.
Where is the Bear Lake Watershed?
The Bear Lake Watershed consists of Bear Lake and Bear Creek located primarily in Manistee County, Michigan, with portions extending into Benzie and Wexford counties. The watershed encompasses 204 square miles and extends across 13 townships and multiple municipalities including Bear Lake Village, Bear Lake Township, Pleasanton Township, Arcadia Township and Onekama Township.
The Bear Lake Watershed Alliance is organized exclusively for the educational and scientific purposes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. By-Laws.
Meet the Board
Officers
Rich Russell, Chair
John Virga, Co-Vice Chair
Karen Powers, Treasurer
Michelle Swanson, Secretary
Management Team
Cory Brown
Tyler Dula
Alex Ontkos
Christina VanDoornik
Austin Thompson
Advisory Team
Chuck Eminger
Keaton Foster
Karen Powers
Bob Yates
Our Partners
CLMP
EGLE
Pleasanton Township
Village of Bear Lake
Manistee County Community Foundation
Bear Lake Township
Michigan Lakes & Streams Association
Manistee Conservation District
Greater Bear Watershed Plan
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Prepared for the Manistee County Community Foundation in July 2013. You can read the full-report (205 pages) here.
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Prepared for the Manistee County Community Foundation in July 2013. You can read an Executive Summary (20 pages) here.
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An interim report for the Greater Bear Watershed Plan was prepared in 2014.
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Bear Lake and Bear Creek are part of the Greater Bear Subwatersheds.