About Us
The Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. Since 1979, we’ve been working with our community to protect Lake Wallenpaupack through a combination of water monitoring, educational activities, and implementation of best practices to reduce pollution.
About Us
Our Approach
Water Quality Monitoring
We’ve been monitoring Lake Wallenpaupack’s water quality since 1980. Our research helps us understand the processes at work and the threats we face.
Education
Education is key to preventing pollution. We share our knowledge through community programs, school collaborations, and public awareness campaigns.
Watershed Protection
Implementing Best Management Practices (BMPs) is crucial. These projects address agricultural waste, stormwater, and erosion to keep our lake clean.
Learn MoreOur Purpose
The Lake Wallenpaupack Watershed Management District (LWWMD) aims to:
- Conduct studies to assess and manage the lake and its watershed.
- Develop, maintain and implement a watershed management plan for Lake Wallenpaupack.
- Work constructively with landowners to assist them in addressing environmental and ecological impacts to Lake Wallenpaupack and its tributaries.
- Work with community leaders and partners to protect or improve water quality and aquatic habitat in Lake Wallenpaupack and its tributaries.
- Actively advocate for the value of conserving Lake Wallenpaupack to stakeholders.
- Promote good land use management practices that support local municipal efforts.
- Implement best management practices to reduce pollution throughout the watershed
- Support the operations of our organization and its mission by actively seeking funding from all appropriate sources, including gifts, donations, and grants.
- Engage the community using communications and educational programs to enlist their support of our efforts to maintain the Lake Wallenpaupack watershed.
Get Involved
Join us in protecting Lake Wallenpaupack. Whether through community programs or BMP projects, your participation makes a difference.
Together, we can ensure a cleaner, healthier Lake Wallenpaupack for future generations. Explore our site to learn more about our work and how you can help.
