to further illustrate what WAPOA is doing.

Rollie's Island Restoration
    The Big Island between Upper and Middle Whitefish has a steep eroding
    sugar-sand bank over a 1000 feet long.  When this sand falls into the
    water it is carried in "clouds" and covers rocky bottom areas with sand,
    destroying the habitat walleyes need to lay eggs.
    Volunteers from Rollie's Island and WAPOA (many do both) have  
    completed the first section of the restoration.  More will follow as
    volunteer support and funds allow.


Shoreland Restoration Contest Photos
    WAPOA decided to have an activity to encourage interest among
    lakeshore owners in restoring lakeshore to a more natural state.
    So why not have a contest?  They did, people entered. The winner
    received help restoring lakeshore. The other entrants benefited
    too with expert advice received from several collaborating
    agencies and organizations.



WAPOA Board Meeting October 2009
    This was included to show a typical Board Meeting. Meetings are monthly
    except for February and March. There are extra meetings if circumstances
    warrant. Generally the meetings are held at the Ideal Community Hall.
    The WAPOA Board consists of 14 directors. Further help is provided by
    former Board members and other interested citizens.


WAPOA Annual Meeting 2009
    All of the membership, and anyone else who is interested in preserving
    the lakes, is invited to this meeting held early in June.  A free home
    cooked breakfast is followed by knowledgeable speakers who bring the    
    group up-to-date on current lake issues. A business meeting follows.
    It is held at the Ideal Community Hall.


Grandpa's Run for the Walleye 2009
     Raising funds for walleye habitat, this annual run and walk, close to
     July 4th, is a favorite activity for families. It starts with a Sundash run
     for kids and is followed by the run/walk for those wishing to go a
     longer distance.


WAPOA at the Classic Boat Show in Crosslake
    WAPOA has exhibits at this event which is attended by more than
    5,000 people. We have knowledgeable WAPOA directors talking
    to passerbys about lake issues, large format lake maps showing
    current water quality of more than 30 lakes, information about
    best management practices for the shoreline and the fishery, and more.    


DNR Stripping Walleyes at the Mouth of the Pine River 2009
    In April every year walleyes are swimming up the Pine River
    to lay eggs. The Minnesota DNR wants to collect eggs and sperm (milt)
    to use in its hatcheries, so it catches the walleyes in nets placed
    across the river. After the fish are squeezed to release the eggs and
    milt, the walleyes are released.  The eggs and milt are instantly mixed
    and then trucked off to hatcheries.


Board Meetings in April and May 2009



A Look Back at 2008 Activities
    Some of the people pictured are Board members who have now
    finished their 6 years on the Board.