Protecting Bear Lake Together
Protect Today, Preserve Tomorrow.
We exist to protect Bear Lake — preserving its unique ecosystem and sustaining the livelihoods that depend on it — by stopping invasive species before they take hold.
A Real Threat: Invasive Species
Bear Lake is the keystone of the Bear River drainage, anchoring agriculture, hydropower, recreation, and wildlife habitat across Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. In 2024, the Utah Division of Water Resources valued the Bear River system’s annual economic contribution at roughly $2 billion. Protecting this resource is not just an ecological necessity — it is an economic imperative.
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Community Impact
Empowering local efforts for environmental protection.
+350,000 vehicles in 2025
At Idaho Bear Lake State Parks, Visitation has increased by hundreds of thousands of people over the past decades.
0 – ZERO inspections
Financial Sustainability
For decades, Idaho has lacked a permanent Bear Lake Valley Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) inspection and decontamination station — leaving a critical gap in protection. With rising visitation and documented invasive threats like Quagga and Zebra Muscles, and Hydrilla, the risk to this treasured lake grows every year.
That’s why Invasive Species Solutions was created: to close that gap with a practical, sustainable, community-minded model.
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Invasive Species Solutions could be a game changer for Bear Lake. Their commitment to protecting our environment while ensuring financial sustainability is commendable. The innovative approach they take not only safeguards our precious resources but also engages the community in meaningful ways. I wholeheartedly support their mission and believe it is vital for the future of our region.
Callen T.
Bear Lake Valley Resident
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Invasive Species Solutions?
Invasive Species Solutions is a for-profit conservation business dedicated to protecting Bear Lake from invasive species while ensuring financial sustainability through community engagement and innovative funding models.
How does the funding model work?
Our funding model seeks to operate through exclusive food and beverage concessions at Bear Lake, generating revenue that supports invasive species prevention and shoreline management, ensuring long-term operational sustainability.
What are the phases of operation?
We plan to implement a phased approach, starting with mobile concessions, followed by food trucks, and eventually mobile showers and restrooms for visitors.
Why is a 10-year commitment important?
A 10-year commitment provides financial certainty for long-term operations, protects investments, and ensures uninterrupted invasive species prevention and shoreline management.
How do we address terrestrial invasive plants?
Invasive Species Solutions also focuses on terrestrial invasive plant management, collaborating with local partners to tackle issues like phragmites and tamarisk, enhancing wildlife habitat and recreational value.