Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) (www.michigan.gov/deq)
The mission of the DEQ is to drive improvements in environmental quality for the protection of public health and natural resources to benefit current and future generations. This will be accomplished through effective administration of agency programs, providing for the use of innovative strategies, while helping to foster a strong and sustainable economy.

Department of Natural Resources (DNR) (www.michigan.gov/dnr)
The DNR understands the importance of preserving and enhancing our strong outdoor heritage, and we are committed to making outdoor education a priority.

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council (www.watershedcouncil.org)
The Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council, founded in 1979, is the lead organization for water resources protection in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties. A coalition of citizens, lake associations, businesses, and resorters, the Watershed Council works to maintain the environmental integrity and economic and aesthetic values of lakes, streams, wetlands, and ground water.

Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy (www.gtrlc.org)
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy works to protect land in Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska and Manistee counties. By the end of 2003, we had protected over 16,065.34 acres of land.

Grand Traverse Bay Watershed Initiative (www.gtbay.org)
The Watershed Center Grand Traverse Bay is a private non-profit organization, founded in 1990 and devoted to the protection and enhancement of Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay and surrounding watershed through research, education and collaboration with partners.

EPA (www.epa.gov)
United States Environmental Protection Agency "...to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment..."

Michigan Wildlife Conservancy (www.mwhf.org)
Wildlife For Tomorrow - The Michigan Wildlife Habitat Foundation. Established in 1982, is a nonprofit, membership organization which restores and improves wildlife habitat through cost-effective projects.

Long Lake Township (www.longlaketownship.com)

Long Lake Foundation (www.gtrcf.org)
Working to provide educational programs, preservation and restoration projects and land acquisition around Long Lake and its watershed.