The May meeting will be held virtually on May 14 at 6pm C.T.
To participate: ​
​​A zoom meeting will be posted before the meeting. You will need a phone or computer with audio/ video capabilities and internet access. If you need accommodations, contact us ahead of time. 
Meeting materials will be posted here for use during the meeting.  To have them emailed to you, contact us to make sure you are added to the email list. 

Communication. Education. Conservation.

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Who We Are

Friends of Barren River Lake & Park is a non-profit partner with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kentucky State Parks, Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, County & Local Governments, and Local Tourism Commissions. This Friends group is committed to enhancing the recreational and aesthetic values of the area it serves, by connecting the people of the local community with the land through its three core values: communication, education, and conservation. At the heart of the organization, local businesses and private individuals assist in the management and stewardship of 20,000 acres of public land in Allen and Barren Counties.

Learn more about Friends of Barren River Lake & Park at our Facebook page.  There, you can leave your comments and questions, and find out the most current information about our upcoming events.

To contact us call 270-646-2055, complete our contact form or e-mail your question to friendsofbarren@gmail.com.

Our Vision Statement: Communication, Education, and Conservation  ​

Communication
•  Provide a common meeting ground and forum on lake issues for the public and stakeholders

•  Facilitate communication between the public and the managing agencies of Barren River Lake

•  Provide Demonstrations for civic and business meetings to promote water safety programs

•  Coordinate public information activities on water safety
Education
•  Improve recreational safety through water safety programs and literature

•  Inform visitors and local stakeholders of the recreational opportunities on the lake
Conservation
•  Ensure that Barren River Lake will continue to provide a quality public outdoor recreation experience that serves the needs of present and future generations

Officers and Board Members

If you are interested in serving in one of our vacant positions, please contact us at  friendsofbarren@gmail.com or complete our contact form.

Friends of Barren River Lake & Park Officers
  •           President - Joie Mills
  •           Vice President - Eddie Ryalls
  •           Secretary - Babs Adams
  •           Treasurer - Alvin Ford
  •           Immediate Past President - Chad Duke
          
Friends of Barren River Lake & Park Board Members
Allen County Board Members:
  • Scotty Clenney
  • Janet Johnson
Barren County Board Members:
  • Missy Towell
  • Judy Ferguson
Warren County Board Members:
  • Alice Ford
  • Open Position
First chartered in 1987 as the Barren River Regional Water Safety Council and has since changed its name, received 501(c) non-profit status and broadened its goals and direction. In 2012 the name was changed to Friends of Barren River Lake & Park and it is now actively involved, not only in water safety initiatives, but also in promoting environmental stewardship through supporting efforts to restore, preserve, and protect the local natural and cultural resources.