Lake Wawasee
doesn't stay this way
by accident.
Year-round work protects the water you love — safety patrols, weed control, lake infrastructure, annual fireworks, and the community that keeps it all together.
That work runs on membership.
Most people don't realize how much WPOA does.
Most people associate WPOA with the Independence Day fireworks. But fireworks are just one visible moment. Here's what's happening all year, funded by membership.
Lake Health You Can Measure
Weed Control · Invasives ProgramInvasive aquatic weeds can devastate recreation, shoreline quality, and core lake health. WPOA directs $25 from each annual membership into dedicated weed treatment and invasive species control — a direct, measurable investment that adds up with every member who joins.
Safety on the Water That Shows Up
Sheriff Lake Patrol · Boater SafetyWPOA fully underwrites the Sheriff Lake Patrol — buying and maintaining patrol boats, lifts, equipment, fuel, and supporting the Deputy Sheriffs on the water. If there's a patrol boat keeping you safe, your membership put it there. A newly formed Boater Safety Committee is expanding education this season.
The Basics That Keep Water Clean
Water Quality · InfrastructureWPOA is funding a new pump-out station at the public boat launch — reducing waste and bacterial contamination entering the lake. Not the most glamorous investment, but foundational to water quality today and for the future.
Lake Infrastructure Most Never See
Turkey Creek Dam · Emergency ReadinessWPOA conceived and delivered the Turkey Creek Dam and Dike Conservancy District — protecting your property when critical infrastructure controlling lake levels was at risk of failure. WPOA also funds dry fire hydrants, emergency sirens, and readiness infrastructure you hope you never need until you do.
The Pier Numbering System
Emergency Response · CommunityThe lake-wide pier numbering program is a point of pride and a critical emergency tool — giving first responders an exact location in seconds. During a lakeside emergency, those numbers save time that saves lives. Created and managed entirely by WPOA.
Advocacy, Directory & Community
Advocacy · Directory · Wawasee250WPOA represents lake residents with local and state government, coordinates with partners, and publishes the annual printed Neighbors Directory. Members receive the Lakeviews newsletter, Member Store access, and in 2026, a commemorative Wawasee250™ flag for lake-wide display.
From every membership goes
directly to lake health programs
Of Sheriff Lake Patrol costs
funded by WPOA membership
Of lake & channel neighbors
are not yet WPOA members
The whole lake benefits from what half of us fund. Help us close that gap — one neighbor at a time.
About half our lake neighbors aren't members yet.
That's not a judgment — most simply don't know what the WPOA does. They enjoy the lake, they appreciate the patrol boats, they love the fireworks. They just haven't connected those things to membership.
That's where you come in. As a current member, you already know the value. A personal message from a neighbor carries more weight than any email we can send.
When you invite someone who then joins, you both receive 10% off the WPOA Member Store as a thank-you.
Invite a Neighbor →Join, Sponsor or Gift — Your Choice
Whether you're ready to join yourself or you want to sponsor a neighbor or local business, we've made both paths simple.
Sponsorship Sent!
We've sent a personalized sponsorship email to your neighbor. You'll both receive a 10% off Member Store code when they join.
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Purchase a WPOA membership on behalf of a neighbor, friend, or local business. After purchase, you both receive a 10% off Member Store discount code.
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Referral reward: When you sponsor a neighbor or business, or gift a membership, and they then join the WPOA,
you both receive 10% off the WPOA Member Store.
One invite. One new member. A stronger Lake Wawasee.How Sponsorship Works
Three easy steps to bring a new member into the WPOA community.
Send a Sponsorship
Use the email or text tool above to send a personalized message to a neighbor, friend, or family member who owns property on or near Lake Wawasee.
They Join WPOA
Your recipient clicks the membership link, reviews the options, and completes their WPOA membership — Individual, Family, Community, or any tier.
You Both Save 10%
Once they join, both of you automatically receive a 10% discount code for the WPOA Member Store by email. No extra steps needed.
Neighbor is less a location than an attitude. As members of the Lake Wawasee community, we are united by our love for the lake and our commitment to preserving its beauty and health for generations to come.
WPOA · Lake Wawasee
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