About Us

Welcome to Our Lands and Waters Foundation.  Our goal as 501(C)3 organization is to work in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to realize the full potential of the parks as a natural resource that can be enjoyed by many more people.
 
For many years the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has had limited funds to maintain or improve the parks that are part of the system of lakes and waterways that provide flood control, power, and navigation.  Although also goals, implementation of greater recreational, environmental, and educational opportunities for the public has been minimal due to limited resources.
 
To assist in its mission OLWF will apply for grants, make memberships available, conduct fundraising activities on its own and in cooperation with other organizations, and sublease with vendors to bring needed services to the parks.  In addition OLWF will work to raise the level of public awareness of the lakes and parks and increase park attendance.
 
As funds are available, the number of lakes receiving support will increase.  OLWF and its members as well as organizations that share its goals will work in a cooperative manner with the Corps of Engineers to preserve, protect, and enhance the lakes and parks. Renovation and repair of facilities will be important, and features will be added that support the OLWF mission.  For example, although every lake has unique characteristics, there is potential for each to have an environmental learning area.  This could range from a multifaceted area with permanent structures to self guided trails highlighting the plants and animals that populate the parks.
 
One factor will be the same in every case.  OLWF will work closely with nearby communities and civic organizations.   The OLWF website will include links to appropriate websites.  The Foundation will also be a contact for groups that plan to conduct fun runs, walks, bike rides, and other activities at the parks,
 
We are just beginning this journey, but we are confident the number of parks served by Our Lands and Waters Foundation will expand rapidly over the next few years. 
 
Please contact us with questions or ideas on ways the parks can be of even greater benefit to the public. We are looking forward to hearing from you.