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Heal the Ocean focuses on wastewater infrastructure – sewers and septic systems – as well as ocean dumping practices that have contributed to ocean pollution. They are focused on Santa Barbara County, but their methods are now serving as a model for other coastal communities across the country.

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CRYSTAL LAKE & WATERSHED ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE CRYSTAL LAKE WATERSHED AND THE SURROUNDING LAND THROUGH STUDIES OF BASELINE READINGS COMPARED TO CURRENT AND FUTURE STUDIES OF WATER QUALITY, LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT.

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO EDUCATE AND PROMOTE GOOD STEWARDSHIP TO THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES BORDERING THE ROCK RIVER. ALSO CONTINUE TO RE-ESTABLISH THE ROCK RIVER AS A DIVERSIFIED SPORTFISHERY THROUGH STOCKING AND HABITAT RESTORATION.

Sweet Water is committed to restoring the Greater Milwaukee watersheds to conditions that are healthy for swimming and fishing. They bring diverse partners together and provide the leadership and innovation necessary to protect and restore their shared water resources.

Their mission is to be the clear voice for the protection of our most precious freshwater resources and wildlife habitat. They work to support everyone who values and benefits from clean water and healthy lakes in Maine, including lake residents, lake associations, surrounding communities, vacationers, and the next generation of lake stewards.

The Tacoma Lakes Association is dedicated to the education of lakes’ users and the environmental protection of our lakes. They believe that education is the key to ensuring that future generations have the same privilege we do to enjoy the special beauty of the Tacoma Lakes. The Association is actively involved in helping to protect our lakes. Particularly important is protecting our lakes from invasive plants, exotic fish and “slow the flow” nutrient reduction. The Association also assists the dam keeper, who maintains our water levels. The Association is a not-for-profit lake association. We depend upon volunteers for all our activities.

The Sabbathday Lake Association (SDLA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, environmentally oriented, charitable organization formed to protect the water quality and natural ecosystem of Sabbathday Lake and its watershed.

Their mission is to operate and maintain the dam, water quality, and navigational safety of Bauneg Beg Lake

The Little Sebago Lake Association is a Nonprofit 501(c)(3) Corporation that owns and operates Hopkins Dam. Our mission is to protect, restore, and improve our lake’s water quality and fragile ecosystem. We will create and nurture a community of lake stewards, educate users on lake safety, and always be mindful that human needs must be balanced with the needs of the natural environment.

Over the years, Friends of Walker Pond has funded, and continues to fund, projects that allow Walker Pond to remain one of the healthiest bodies of water in Maine. The group works with the towns of Brooksville and Sedgwick to ensure that our members, area residents and summer guests are aware of the activities affecting the health and enjoyment of the pond. The group engages experts to test and monitor water quality every year and has done so for 20+ years. Friends of Walker Pond has also been active in raising awareness regarding land development that might have the potential to damage the health and environment of the pond. This has all been done with donated funds and volunteer involvement.

DEI’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the people of downeast and coastal Maine through marine research, marine science education, and innovations in wild and cultured fisheries.