What is Carlyle Lake Association?

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The Carlyle Lake Association (CLA) is a group of citizens concerned about conditions at Carlyle Lake.

The lake has become a treasured resource to thousands of people from throughout southern Illinois and the St. Louis metropolitan area. These people have an remarkable variety of interests:

  • Sailing and boating at the lake
  • Enjoying exceptional campgrounds
  • Taking opportunities to hike, hunt, fish and observe wildlife
  • Growing crops near the lake
  • Living in the area
  • Running a business that depends on the lake
Often, the interests of some lake users may appear to be in conflict with those of others. CLA, founded in 1995, has grown to be the one voice that speaks for all the interests in Carlyle Lake and works to reconcile differences to everyone's benefit. Moreover, CLA works to make Carlyle Lake an even better place, a place our children and grandchildren will continue to enjoy.

If Carlyle Lake is a part of your life, please join CLA now. Complete the membership application below.

What Does CLA do?

CLA acts as the one voice for the many diverse interests in Carlyle Lake. It is recognized as the one organization that speaks for the users of the lake by many government and business entities connected with the lake. Some of these entities are:

  • The US Army Corps of Engineers, which manages the lake level.
  • The Illinois Department of Natural Resources which manages two state parks adjoining the lake
  • The Carlyle Lake Chamber of Commerce
  • The Soil and Water Conservation Districts in the watershed of Carlyle Lake
CLA is a principal stakeholder in the Carlyle Lake Ecosystem Partnership. Ecosystem Partnerships are a program administered by the Illinois Department of Public Resources to preserve and restore Illinois natural resources.

CLA has been instrumental in winning funds for programs to reduce soil erosion, improve water quality, improve fish and wildlife habitat and enhance recreational opportunities throughout the Carlyle Lake watershed.

Who Represents My Interests at CLA?

Your representatives on the CLA Board of Directors are:

Farming
  • Jon Phillips 618.425.3476
  • Edwin Luebbers 618.594.2343
 Landowners
  • Martha Welker 618.749.5444
  • Sue Nave
 Business
  • Don Berdeaux 618.594.3050
  • Kevin Beckmeyer
Fish & Wildlife
  • Kevin Jung 800.843.8426
  • Chuck White 217.536.5336
 Boating, Sailing, Camping
  • Ted Beier 314.353.3168
  • Jim Harris 314.966.8404
    		•  Marina Operators
    • Doug Balance 618.226.3223
    • Ric Golding 618.594.2461
    At Large
      Bill Fritz 618.594.2589
    		    

    How Do I Join CLA?

    Please print the form below and mail the form with your check to:

    Martha Welker, Secretary
    19720 Oak Drive
    Carlyle, IL 62231

    $10 /Year, Family
    $20 /Year, Association/Business

    Name ___________________________________
    		 Address _____________________________
    City, State, Zip _____________________________ Phone _______________________________
    Fax __________________________________ Email________________________________
    Please number your primary interest 1, other interests 2, 3, 4, etc.
    _____ Farming_____ Landowner (not farm) ______Business Owner
    _____ Fish & Wildlife _____ Marina Operator _____ Camping 
    _____ Boating & Sailing _____ Other _____ Other

    Send comments to Jim.

    Author: Betty Struckoff