📅 WAPOA Annual Meeting – Saturday, August 22
Join us at the Immaculate Heart Church Social Hall for WAPOA's Annual Meeting! Doors open at 8:00 a.m. for a complimentary continental breakfast and community open house, followed by the Annual Business Meeting at 9:00 a.m.
Hear from the Pine River Watershed Alliance and Northern Waters Land Trust about their recent merger and shared vision for protecting our land and water resources, plus an update from Minnesota DNR's John Kempe on fishing and recent developments on the Whitefish Chain.
See where your membership dues go, learn what's ahead for WAPOA and connect with others who care about our lakes. Everyone is welcome –– you do not need to be a WAPOA member to attend.
🛑 Protect the Whitefish Chain from Starry Stonewort!
WAPOA has purchased a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to strengthen early detection and management of starry stonewort and other aquatic invasive species on the Whitefish Chain. Ongoing fundraising now supports ROV use and maintenance, along with diver services, starry stonewort management, and future AIS prevention and response efforts—helping ensure faster, safer, and more effective protection of our lakes.
Since 1970, we have led the effort to permanently protect the land and water on and around the Whitefish Chain of Lakes in central Minnesota.
WAPOA Events
We want to connect with you! Find out when and where. Events include Trivia Nights, Annual Meetings, Boat Shows, Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye, Tree Sales, various conservation related informational sessions and more.
Aquatic Invasive Species Prevention
One of the primary goals for WAPOA is the prevention of Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) in our lakes. Over the last decade WAPOA has spent over $400,000 to provide additional hours of inspections at boat landings on the Whitefish Chain. In 2025, we spent over $80,000 for AIS prevention and inspections. All of this is made possible by your membership dues and generous donations.
WAPOA Loons
See the loons of Whitefish Chain in all their glory!