We are comprised of 44 large and small lake associations representing over 5,500 people in Cass County, Minnesota. It is the objective of every association in the county to keep our waters clean and healthy, and as the “association of associations” we strive to support each others’ efforts by sharing information, expertise and skills to maximize our financial and volunteer resources. Member meetings give participants a time and place to network, to brainstorm and to learn from each other.  ACCL leadership also participates in regional environmental association coalitions, such as Minnesota Rivers and Lakes Advocates, Northern Lakes Land Trust, and MNCOLA, and information about work beyond our county borders is spread among our members.

Membership in ACCL

Lake associations pay dues annually.  Dues are based on the size of the membership of the lake association. 

Less than 50 members: $40

Greater than 50 less than 100 members: $60

Greater than 100 less than 200 members: $125

Greater than 200 less than 300 members: $150

Greater than 300 less than 500 members: $175

Greater than 500 members: $250

ACCL hosts monthly in-person member meetings on the last Friday of the month May – September at the county government center in Backus, 218 Washburn Ave Backus, and conducts monthly executive board meetings, typically online. Cass County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) and ACCL agreed to work jointly to place 100 AIS Cleaning Station Signs & Tools at public and private water access locations in Cass County.