Protecting and Preserving Long Lake

The Long Lake Area Association (LLAA) is a community-led organization dedicated to water quality, environmental stewardship, and responsible enjoyment of Long Lake near Park Rapids, Minnesota (Hubbard County).

Help Protect Long Lake for the Future

Memberships and donations support water quality monitoring, AIS prevention, shoreline stewardship, and other efforts to protect Long Lake.

Get Your Long Lake T-Shirt!

Support the Long Lake Area Foundation and receive exclusive Long Lake apparel with a qualifying donation. Every donation helps protect Long Lake through water quality, education, and stewardship initiatives.

Donate by September 30, 2026. T-shirts are available while supplies last.

Check whether your employer will match your donation to the LLAA Foundation. Opens the Double the Donation employer matching search in a new tab.

September Newsletter Highlights

Read this month’s newsletter to learn about:

  • Shoreline erosion and lake-friendly buffers
  • Being a good Long Lake neighbor
  • Double your Foundation gift with employer matching
  • Fall AIS reminders for docks and lifts
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • Share your favorite family lake recipes
Environmental stewardship at Long Lake near Park Rapids, MN
Photo from Sara M.

Protecting Long Lake This Season

Protecting Long Lake is a year-round effort, with important steps property owners and lake users can take each fall.

From inspecting docks and lifts for aquatic invasive species to reducing shoreline runoff and planning lake-friendly landscaping, small actions can make a lasting difference.

Explore practical ways to protect Long Lake through shoreline stewardship, invasive species prevention, water quality monitoring, and lake-friendly landscaping.

Take Action

You can help protect Long Lake in two simple ways:

Join the LLAA

Support the work of the Long Lake Area Association and strengthen our Long Lake community.

Want to get more involved?
Help protect Long Lake by volunteering your time.

Donate to the LLAA Foundation

Your tax-deductible donation helps fund AIS prevention, water quality monitoring, fisheries, and other lake-protection efforts.

Double Your Donation

Many employers match charitable donations. Check whether yours does.