LLAA’s volunteer committees support lake stewardship, community engagement, and Association operations. Opportunities range from helping with specific projects to taking on more ongoing roles.
Communications Committee
The Communications Committee educates and connects our community around protecting Long Lake. We build awareness of LLAA’s mission and impact, encourage membership and renewal, and help people who live on, use, or care about Long Lake understand how to keep it healthy and usable for everyone.
What the Communications Committee Does
- Maintains the LLAA website and digital communications
- Produces newsletters and other member communications
- Manages LLAA social media
- Shares information about LLAA programs, events, and lake-related topics
Good fit for: People who enjoy writing, photography, social media, design, or community storytelling.
Community Committee
The Community Committee brings Long Lake neighbors together through events and activities that strengthen connections across the lake community.
What the Community Committee Does
- Plans community events such as the Summer Social/Annual Meeting and July 4th Flotilla
- Coordinates the Highway 20 roadside cleanups
- Develops other activities that bring Long Lake neighbors together
- Works with other LLAA committees to support community engagement and lake stewardship
Good fit for: People who enjoy planning events, bringing people together, or helping with visible, community-focused activities.
Environmental Stewardship Committee
The Environmental Stewardship Committee helps protect the long-term health of Long Lake through monitoring, research, and planning. Its work is carried out through three focused subcommittees:
Good fit for: People interested in lake health, environmental monitoring, research, data collection, or long-range planning.
Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) Monitoring Subcommittee
The AIS Monitoring Subcommittee monitors Long Lake for aquatic invasive species and helps identify changes that may require further investigation or management.
What the AIS Monitoring Subcommittee Does
- Conducts regular surveys for aquatic invasive species
- Monitors known AIS and watches for new invasive species
- Records observations and helps track changes over time
- Coordinates findings with LLAA leadership and appropriate lake-management partners
Good fit for: People who enjoy being on the lake, observing aquatic plants and lake conditions, and contributing to hands-on environmental monitoring.
Water Quality Monitoring Subcommittee
The Water Quality Monitoring Subcommittee helps maintain Long Lake’s long-term record of water quality and lake conditions.
What the Water Quality Monitoring Subcommittee Does
- Collects water-quality samples and observations during the monitoring season
- Tracks measures such as water clarity and other indicators of lake health
- Helps maintain consistent long-term monitoring records
- Works with LLAA’s monitoring partners to support data collection and analysis
Good fit for: People interested in water quality, science, data collection, and hands-on lake monitoring.
Planning Subcommittee
The Planning Subcommittee looks at longer-term issues affecting Long Lake and helps LLAA plan for future lake-protection needs and priorities.
What the Planning Subcommittee Does
- Helps develop and update LLAA’s Lake Management Plan
- Reviews information and research relevant to Long Lake
- Identifies emerging issues and longer-term stewardship priorities
- Helps coordinate planning with other LLAA committees and community partners
Good fit for: People who enjoy research, planning, problem-solving, or looking at long-term issues affecting Long Lake.
Fisheries Committee
The Fisheries Committee works with the Minnesota DNR and other partners to support the health and sustainability of Long Lake’s fishery.
What the Fisheries Committee Does
- Serves as LLAA’s liaison on fisheries-related issues
- Reviews information about fish populations, stocking, and habitat
- Supports DNR-approved fisheries projects and supplemental stocking when appropriate
- Shares fisheries information and recommendations with LLAA leadership and members
Good fit for: People interested in fishing, fish populations, aquatic habitat, or fisheries management.
Membership and Elections Committee
The Membership & Elections Committee supports LLAA membership and helps administer the Association’s election process. Its work is carried out through two subcommittees:
Membership Subcommittee
The Membership Subcommittee helps grow and maintain LLAA membership and supports communication with current and prospective members.
What the Membership Subcommittee Does
- Maintains membership records and helps track dues
- Supports membership recruitment and renewal
- Helps identify and welcome new Long Lake residents
- Coordinates membership information with other LLAA volunteers and officers
Good fit for: People who enjoy organization, communication, recordkeeping, or connecting with Long Lake neighbors.
Elections Subcommittee
The Elections Subcommittee manages the nomination and election process for LLAA Board positions.
What the Elections Subcommittee Does
- Notifies members about open Board positions and calls for nominations
- Receives and reviews nominations for Board positions
- Prepares and conducts Board elections in coordination with LLAA officers
- Reports election results to the Board and membership
Good fit for: People who enjoy organization, communication, and helping support a fair and orderly election process.
Ready to Get Involved?
Interested in joining a committee or learning more? Tell us what interests you and we’ll help you find a good fit.