Beach Captains

Beach Captain Role

We are looking for people who are good Stewards of the lake.  Who takes an interest in maintaining the beauty of the lake and strive to make it a great place to visit/live for everyone.  We do not want nor expect you to become “lake police” or any kind of law enforcement representative that’s not our goal.  We want you to be good ambassadors for the lake.  We are also interested in cultivating future leaders and a good environment who may at some point want to join the WBLLA and contribute to an even more productive role.

Responsibilities and Suggestions

1. Community Engagement

  • ✅ Gather Input from Neighbors
    • Conduct informal surveys or chats about lake concerns or observations.  Be ready to discuss at the zoom meeting referenced below under “Be a Friendly Presence”.
    • Share contact info or a designated communication channel (e.g., email, WhatsApp).
    • Hold short seasonal check-ins or meet-and-greets.
  • ✅ Serve as a Communication Link
    • Relay neighborhood concerns to the lake association or governing body.  We can discuss these on the zoom meetings.
    • Help distribute newsletters or important notices.  One possibility would be to take a physical copy of the annual meeting notification to your neighbors.
    • Encourage participation in lake events, cleanups, or meetings.
  • ✅ Be a Friendly Presence
    • Serve as a welcoming and approachable community member.
    • You will be invited to WBLLA meetings and part of zoom calls three to four times per year.

2. Lake Stewardship

  • ✅ Report Suspicious or Concerning Activity
    • Observe and document suspicious behavior (e.g., illegal dumping, vandalism).
  • ✅ Promote Responsible Lake Use
    • Gently remind guests or residents of lake rules (no wake zones, quiet hours, etc.).  We can provide you a copy of the boating laws etc.  to help you remind guests of the rules.
    • Encourage the use of environmentally friendly practices (no littering, cleaning boats to prevent invasive species).

3. Environmental Monitoring

  • ✅ Watch for Signs of Environmental Stress
    • Note and report signs of erosion, algae blooms, water quality issues, or invasive plants.
  • ✅ Encourage Clean-Up Efforts
    • Organize or participate in seasonal shoreline cleanups.
    • Encourage residents to “adopt” part of the beach for maintenance.