Chapman Lakes Conservation Association

We have our CLCA annual meeting this Saturday August 3rd at 9:00am. Please join us to hear updates on what we have been working on in 2024 and plans for 2025.

Reminder!! Please do not shoot fireworks off if you are in the red circle. Thank you.

Firework set up for tonight's show is underway! If you are in the circle in this picture please do not light any fireworks or set off paper lanterns as it will interfere with the fireworks crew setting up for tonight.

Additionally, please help us have a successful show!
- The south sandbar on Big Chapman needs to be evacuated by 6:00pm.
- Do not launch paper lanterns tonight.
- Please be courteous and stay clear of the public boat launch between 7:00pm and 8:00pm to allow us to launch the firework barges.

Kona Ice is here! Swing by the conservation club between now and 5pm to get your shaved ice!

Getting ready to kick off the parade!! We are so proud of all our participants! This might be the best parade yet!

Today is the Chapman Lakes 4th of July Parade! I hope everyone is excited for the kickoff to the weekend! Please note if you plan on registering for judging in this years parade be at the clubhouse and registered BEFORE 6:30pm. If you arrive after 6:30pm you will not be judged. Looking forward to seeing everyone's "Movies at the Lake" entries!

Happy 4th of July from the CLCA! We wish everyone a safe and memorable holiday with friends and family!

Kona Ice of Marshall Co. will be joining us for Chapman Lakes 4th of July celebrations! Make sure to swing by the clubhouse from 12pm to 5pm on Saturday July 6th!

We are pleased to announce CLCA Merchandise is placing pre-orders for polo merchandise for 2024! Please visit https://www.chapmanlake.com/clca-store to check out the color options and place your order. We will be taking orders till July 19th.

Also, we are running low on lots of our 2024 merchandise! Don't wait till the pancake breakfast to pick up any items for this year. Place your order online and it will be available for pick up this week!

Happy 4th of July Week! We have a busy week ahead of us and please make sure to follow our social media for updates.

Friday July 5th 7:00pm - CLCA 4th of July Parade! This years theme is "Movies at the Lake" Please check out the website for more information. If you plan on participating in the parade ensure you are registered and lined up prior to 6:30pm to be a part of the judging.

Saturday July 6th 7:30am - CLCA 4th of July Pancake Breakfast!

Saturday July 6th 12:00pm - 5:00pm Kona Ice will at the Conservation Club serving our community.

Saturday July 6th at dusk - CLCA 2024 Fireworks Show! More information to follow throughout the week for safety and general information so we have a successful show!

We are looking for volunteers for the 4th of July pancake breakfast on July 6th. Please reach out to [email protected] to volunteer. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Garage Sale is now OPEN! We are here with the Chapman Lake Nursery and have some great items to check out.

Get discounted past years tanks & t-shirts at the CLCA $5 liquidation sale June 14th (1pm-5pm) & June 15th (8am-noon) at the clubhouse

Our speed warning signs are up and active on Chapman Lake Dr. Special thank you to everyone who’s participated in helping drive forward our safety initiatives around the lake.

Calling all scientists and readers! 🧪📚

Tomorrow, May 29th, is the first week of our Stories & STEM program at Warsaw Community Public Library!

We invite all K-4th graders to join us from 10:30-11:30 am for story time and fun hands-on activities focusing on the importance of our local lakes and streams!

There will be three in total, one also on June 5 and June 12, and these events are free!

To read more about the program, visit our website: https://lakes.grace.edu/events/

Remember this Memorial Day we are the land of the free, because of the brave.

A HUGE Thank You to all our volunteers and everyone who joined us at our pancake breakfast! We are truly blessed to be a part of this amazing community! Have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend!

We are open for the kick off to the summer Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast! Can’t wait to see everyone!

PLEASE SEE THE RELEASE FROM THE TEAM AT LILLY LAKES ANS STREAMS.

⚠️ Caution ⚠️ Our Lilly Center research team investigated a toxic blue-green algae bloom in several channels at Big Chapman Lake this week.

With the upcoming holiday weekend, it is important to be informed and stay safe!

Our researchers conducted an analysis of microcystin, a blue-green algae toxin, and the lab results from water samples showed that the toxin level was over IDEM's threshold for pet and human safety.

Though the bloom has begun to dissipate, the toxins might linger, so we urge lake residents to stay out of the water in the Nelly's Bay channels where the toxin was found.

The main body of Big Chapman Lake had microcystin levels below the human and pet thresholds, but we still encourage lake residents to use caution and be on the lookout for signs of the bloom, such as a pea soup or oil spill-like appearance, and a bright blue or green color.

When in doubt, stay out!

If you spot a blue-green algae bloom or something you cannot identify, report it to the Lilly Center by emailing [email protected] or calling 574-372-5281.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at the Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast this Saturday the 25th! We will be serving breakfast from 7:30am to 10:30am.

If you have pre-ordered items from the store they will be available for pickup. We are still taking pre-orders at https://www.chapmanlake.com/clca-store

Also, if you have paid your membership please make sure to pick up your membership packet that morning.

Volunteers Needed! We are looking for volunteers to help out at the 1st Pancake Breakfast of the season this coming Memorial Day. Please reach out to [email protected] if you would like to join in the fun!

Big Announcement! The 2024 CLCA Merchandise is now available online at https://www.chapmanlake.com/clca-store. Pre-Orders are available for pick up at the Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast. Pick something up to show your support for our lake. But hurry, because once they are gone, they are gone for good! Limited quantities for our 2024 merchandise!

Please join us on May 4th from 9:00am to 12:00pm at the clubhouse for our annual CLCA clean up day! We will be cleaning the building, inside and out, making small repairs around the clubhouse and doing whatever else needs done to get ready for summer! See you Saturday!

Congratulations to the 34 Chapman Lake kids that received their Indiana certified boaters licenses today. Way to go kids!

Our youth boater education course is off to a great start. Thanks to all who registered!

Calling for all submissions for photo's for our 2024 Chapman Lake Directory! We are looking for pictures to include in the directory, and one photo will have the honor of being the cover page for 2024. Please submit all photos to [email protected] prior to January 31st.
Note: Depending on how many responses are received not all photos may be displayed in the directory.

Santa teaches us that the best gifts come from the heart. Wishing our lake family a very merry Christmas! 🎄🎁

A heartfelt thank you to all who joined us for the CLCA Gobble Wobble! We hope everyone had a gobble-tastic time with friends and family. Wishing our community a wonderful Thanksgiving Day!

Check out event times at https://runsignup.com/Race/Results/137369 -425605;perpage:100

Good Morning and Happy Thanksgiving!!