Because I enjoy the many social, spiritual, and environmental blessings of Lake Wawasee, I will honor my responsibility to protect and preserve those blessings.

May I always remember to:

• Respect the rights of all who legitimately use this lake.

• Know and observe boating laws and basic boating courtesies:

• Keep at least 200 feet from shore unless launching or landing.

• Observe "No Wake" zones.

• Yield to boats approaching from my right.

• Yield to boats under sail.

• Equip my boat with proper safety items, including lights and flotation devices.

• Maintain safe and courteous distances from other boats and swimmers.

• Permit no underage operation of my boat.

• Never operate a boat under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

• Assume 100% responsibility for my attitude and behavior.

• Dispose of all trash and human waste at proper on-shore facilities.

• Help protect environmentally fragile (shallows and wetlands) areas.

• When conflict arises, speak to my neighbor, rather than about my neighbor.

• Show a child some special place of beauty on lake Wawasee.

• Return there often.