As a grassroots group, we work collaboratively to understand the relationship between the lake and the surrounding landscape, and develop effective strategies to improve the water quality of Long Lake and its watershed.
 

Our approach is fairly unusual, in that we recognize that the problems and issues degrading the water quality aren't single source pollution points — they come from the entire watershed, and they therefore have to be addressed on a watershed basis. That is why we work in conjunction with the three cities within the watershed (Orono, Long Lake, and Medina) collaboratively, with support and guidance from the MCWD, to design solutions that go beyond town boundary lines.

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Like we learned in 7th grade science: it's all connected.