About the Echo Lake Protective Association
The Echo Lake Protective Association of Charleston, Vermont was incorporated on October 3, 1970. Its purpose is to “work to maintain the quality of Echo Lake, the waters, native wildlife, and habitat for all to enjoy for generations to come”.
The initial six incorporators were: Arvin Anderson, Lyle Silloway, Karleene Lamson, Dexter Bennett, Andrew Pato, and John Sloan.
Initially, the association was a social organization, but since 2000 it has become very involved in preventing invasive species and maintaining our water quality. Echo Lake’s water quality is considered to be one of the best in Vermont.
ELPA has been granted 501(c)(3) status from the Internal Revenue Service. We are a tax-exempt nonprofit corporation. Contributions to ELPA are tax-deductible.