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In 1961, the Greater Wall Lake Association (GWLA) was formed to encourage the preservation of Wall Lake, to foster a spirit of cooperation among lake residents, and to promote the safe and enjoyable use of our valuable, common resource.

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The GWLA is a nonprofit organization, whose Board is a dedicated group of volunteers.

 

The GWLA protects, preserves, and enhances the quality of Wall Lake and its watershed through the promotion of responsible and effective environmental and educational policy.

Latest News & Announcements

Send current news to greaterwalllakeassoc@gmail.com

GWLA and Pierce Cedar Creek Institute 

The GWLA and Pierce Cedar Creek Institute partner to Monitor and Protect Wall Lake's Wetlands and Watershed. Click here to learn more.

Tribute List

The tribute page is gratefully dedicated to the generous donors who make our mission possible. Click here to see the Tribute List.

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Native Plant Sale

Pierce Cedar Creek Institute’s Native Plant Sale Saturday, May 31, 2025 9 am – Noon In-Person Sale and Pre-Order Pick-up. Click here for details.

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Welcome to the redesigned Web site of 

the Greater Wall Lake Association

The GWLA and all our members would like to thank Jim Lockwood, who volunteered countless hours of his time in creating our original Web site. Jim brought us into the computer age. His dedicated work has served us well for many years and we are forever grateful.​Thank you Jim!​

The Channel Before the Dam

​The work to clean up the channel still has not been done, and the drain commissioner is actively working on this.  With all that is going on at this time, we truly hope he can get this completed this year.

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Shallow Lake culvert improvements. Easements are in place. Permitting and public comments are completed, after review the actual work can get started - that likely all translates to this Fall, again.

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Bird Flu

The migration has begun and so has Bird Flu! Indiana has lost over 1500 sandhill cranes already. Be aware of dead birds in our area. This virus has already been able to transmit to multiple living things including humans. Let your neighbors know about any dead animals and birds!

Bird flu viruses can infect a variety of animals, including wild birds, poultry, and mammals.

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Signs of infection; fever, lethargy, low appetite, reddened or inflamed eyes, discharge from the eyes and nose, difficulty breathing, neurologic signs, like tremors, seizures, incoordination, or blindness.

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You can reduce your risk of spreading bird flu by: taking your shoes off before entering your home if you've been in areas where birds live, not touching or drinking unpasteurized milk, getting a seasonal flu shot.

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The Greater Wall Lake Association

It is now possible to make tax-deductible donations and/or pay your $40.00 annual membership fee to the GWLA in two ways.​​​​​

  • Direct contributions to the GWLA.  These gifts are used for operating expenses and programs. 

    • Contact the Greater Wall Lake Association to contribute to the Greater Wall Lake Association or click here to open the membership form.​

  • The GWLA is a charitable organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and direct contributions are deductible to the fullest extent of the law.

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The GWLA Preservation Fund is used for special projects that target the preservation of Wall Lake. Unlike funds in the the Greater Wall Lake Association (see above) legal fees used to protect the lake may be the primary use of money in the Greater Wall Lake Association Preservation fund.

 

In the future as the fund grows, land acquisition may be a secondary purpose of this fund.  It is our long-term intent to provide future generations with a substantial financial resource.​ 

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Click here to open a printable Greater Wall Lake Association Fund of Barry County Brochure.​ Contribute to the Greater Wall Lake Association Preservation Fund.

The Barry Community Foundation is a charitable organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and direct contributions are deductible to the fullest extent of the law. These gifts are dedicated to long-term preservation efforts of Wall Lake.  

Our mission is to protect, preserve, and enhance the quality of Wall Lake and its watershed through the promotion of responsible and effective environmental and educational policies.

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We are dedicated to preserving Wall Lake as a pristine legacy for future generations.

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About Wall Lake

Wall Lake is a beautiful, crescent-shaped lake that lies in Hope Township, Barry County Michigan.  It is about 540 acres in size and its average depth is 15-20 feet.  There are some locations with a depth of approximately 40 feet.  There are about 320 homes and cottages around the lake.

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Greater Wall Lake Association

PO Box 56 Delton, MI  49046​

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