Preservation, Protection & Improvement
Greater Bear Watershed Alliance (GBWA)
The Greater Bear Watershed Alliance (GBWA) was previously known as the Bear Lake Watershed Alliance (BLWA) but underwent a name change in 2025. Historically, two groups served the greater bear watershed geographic area: the Bear Lake Watershed Alliance, focusing on Bear Lake, and the Bear Creek Watershed Council, focusing on Bear Creek. In 2025, a merger took place to combine these two organizations under one name: the Greater Bear Watershed Alliance. The group is comprised of active community members from the Bear Lake area and along Bear Creek who are passionate about preserving, protecting, and improving the health of our shared watershed.
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All residents and property owners within the boundaries of the Bear Lake watershed are key stakeholders in the Greater Bear Watershed Alliance (GBWA). Additionally, local business proprietors, outside government entities, downstream watersheds, and other organizations and citizens have a stake in the success of our mission.