CURRENT AND FUTURE PROJECTS

• Membership drive


• Assisting Mattoon in general clean up of lake


• Meeting with various agencies and establishing plans for proposed improvements


• Merchandise sales and general fund raising


• Social events for members and guests


• Volunteers to assist the city of Mattoon in the current EPA study of Lake Mattoon where possible and needed


• Study and prioritize recreational usage and needs

PURPOSE AND GOALS

• Preservation and restoration of LAKE MATTOON


• Social activities


• Communications


• Monitor lake level and capacity


• Persue various grants to help pay for lake improvements


• Improve recreational usage if the lake


• Raise funds to financially assist in lake improvments


• Establish a permanent meeting location for membership and visitors


• Work cooperatively with City, County, State, and Federal agencies on incorporating lake improvements


• Periodically update goals to meet current demands or conditions