Protecting & Preserving
The LJA has been in existence since the 1970s but was formally incorporated in 2008 with the purpose of promoting the care and betterment of Lake John. On October 11, 2011 the LJA became a 501(c)3 organization and all dues and donations are fully tax deductible under 170 of the Internal Revenue Code. Members are volunteers who continually strive to preserve the waters of Lake John, located in Wright County, Minnesota.
The LJA serve a variety of valuable functions. An important function of the LJA is to serve as the organized voice for its membership with township and county government and as the watchdog for enforcement of local ordinances. The LJA has joined coalitions to have a stronger collective voice in local government. Working in partnership with the Minnesota Lakes Association (MLA), our LJA also has a voice at the state level for legislation that impacts Minnesota’s lakes.
The LJA also works to solve particular problems as they arise, such as an infestation of the aquatic nuisance species Eurasian watermilfoil, unwanted development, poor water quality, water level concerns, and bogs. However, you don’t have to wait for a problem. Be proactive and join the LJA to volunteer and assist to prevent problems in the future.
Each lake is unique and has its own group of people – the property owners and visitors to the lake – who are passionate about the quality of the lake and its future. It is human nature to protect what we care about, and it is up to everyone who cares about a particular lake to leave it clean as a legacy for future generations.
The LJA is an organized group of people who come together because we care about Lake John. As an Association, we work toward determining and carrying out the best actions to protect the lake. The LJA and LID are the first lines of defense for protecting the water quality and ecological integrity of our lake.
The LJA works collaboratively with multiple organizations to fulfill it’s purpose, objective, and goals. Some of those partnerships include:
Lake John Lake Improvement District
Minnesota Coalition of Lake Associations
Minnesota Lakes & Rivers
