With roots dating back to 1921, The Long Lake Association in Long Lake and Green LakeTownships of Grand Traverse County is one of Michigan’s oldest riparian groups.
Working closely with Long Lake Township and the Long Lake Foundation. The eleven member elected board carries out the following objectives as stated in the Constitution and By-Laws.
Objectives:
1. To preserve Long Lake as a natural resource and recreation area through protection and prudent use of its environs.
2. To be on guard for the health, welfare and safety of the resident community.
3. To be alert to the best interests of the membership in fiscal, economic and civic matters such as taxation, zoning, developments affecting property rights and value, pending legislation, law enforcement, etc.
4. To serve as responsible citizens of the community.
5. To do any and all things lawful as a non-profit corporation in furtherance of these objectives.
6. To re-affirm the ethical principal established in 1953 organization of this association, that the individual rights should be enjoyed and protected without trespassing on the rights of others.
The goals and objectives are carried out through its various committees which include:

- Water Quality
- Community Affairs
- Water Safety
- Communications
- Recreation
- Fishing Quality
- Long Range Planning
