Long Lake Stewards are property owners who have demonstrated lake-friendly practices that help protect Long Lake’s water quality and habitat. The properties below show some of the ways stewardship can be put into practice around the lake.
Lake Steward Stories
Want to see what lake stewardship looks like in practice? These Long Lake property owners share how they protect water quality and habitat while continuing to enjoy their lake properties.
Mae and Stephen Tinguely — See their property and stewardship practices through the seasons: Spring | Summer
Barbara Tam Curtis — See how a forested bank, vegetated buffers, and pollinator habitat help protect Long Lake: Read Barbara’s story
Recognized Long Lake Stewards
We’re proud to recognize Long Lake property owners who are helping protect water quality and habitat through responsible lake stewardship.
- Jeff and Jamie Barnett
The Barnetts’ property features a native meadow and natural shoreline areas that help protect habitat and reduce runoff.
- Joy Derr and Family
A naturally vegetated shoreline helps protect water quality by reducing runoff and erosion while providing valuable habitat for wildlife.
- Rob and Sandra Larson
Vegetation growing within the riprap helps create a more natural shoreline while providing habitat and helping reduce runoff.
- Keith and Diane Manlove
Their property maintains natural vegetation from the wooded upland to the shoreline, helping reduce runoff and erosion while preserving habitat and a natural lakeshore.
- Stuart and Linda Ruehle
- Jim and Jona Seifert
- Mae and Stephen Tinguely
Their naturally vegetated bluff helps stabilize the slope, reduce runoff and erosion, and provide habitat while preserving their view and access to the lake.
Are you a recognized Lake Steward but don’t see your name?
We are adding Lake Stewards to this list with their permission. Please contact admin@longlakeliving.org if you have received a Lake Steward sign and would like to be included.
Want to Become a Long Lake Steward?
Learn about the Long Lake Stewardship Program, take the 10-question Lake Steward assessment, and request a complimentary shoreline site visit.