Gull Chain of Lakes Association

The Gull Chain of Lakes Association is a nonprofit organization focused on the preservation and enhancement of the Gull Chain of Lakes, located northwest of Brainerd, Minnesota.

Overview

The association was formed in 1969 with the mission of restoring and preserving high water quality and environmental standards, promoting responsible use of land and water resources, and enhancing recreational safety on the Gull Chain of Lakes[1][2]. The Gull Chain includes eight lakes and connecting channels, covering approximately 13,000 acres, and is situated on the border of Cass and Crow Wing counties[1][2].

Activities

The association engages in various activities such as:

• Water Quality Monitoring: Ongoing efforts to monitor and improve water quality, recognizing Gull Lake as a mesotrophic lake with clear water that experiences occasional algal blooms[2].
• Education and Community Engagement: Educating members and the public about best management practices for water conservation and safety[4].
• Safety Initiatives: Promoting safety on the lakes through the placement of buoys and support for recreational activities[1][5].
• Environmental Projects: Funding special projects through an Environmental Trust Fund, which supports initiatives like the "adopt-a-buoy" program to enhance safety[1].

Membership and Structure

The Gull Chain of Lakes Association consists of over 1,000 members from the Gull Lake area who contribute both financially and through volunteer work. The organization is a 501(c)(3) entity, making donations to its special projects tax-deductible[1].

EIN

The Employer Identification Number (EIN) for the Gull Chain of Lakes Association is 411272492[4]. However, it is important to note that the search results often refer to the "Gull Chain of Lakes Association" rather than the "Gull Area Lakes Association," which might indicate a mix-up in names or a related but distinct organization.

Note

The provided EIN and details primarily align with the Gull Chain of Lakes Association. If "Gull Area Lakes Association" is a distinct entity, additional information specific to that name was not found in the search results.

[1] https://www.gcola.org/our-lakes [2] https://www.crowwing.gov/DocumentCenter/View/670/Gull_Lake?bidId= [3] https://www.instrumentl.com/990-report/gull-area-lakes-association [4] https://www.causeiq.com/organizations/gull-chain-of-lakes-association,411272492/ [5] https://gcola.tuliptreemarketing.com/about/