The Long Lake Area Association Foundation (LLAAF) helps fund aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention, water quality monitoring, fisheries, shoreline protection, and other long-term stewardship efforts that protect Long Lake.
LLAA and LLAAF are separate nonprofit organizations. The Long Lake Area Association (LLAA) collects annual membership dues to support Association operations and activities. The Long Lake Area Association Foundation (LLAAF) is a separate 501(c)(3) charitable organization that accepts tax-deductible donations to support its charitable work. Membership dues and Foundation donations must be made as separate payments.
Foundation Purpose
The Foundation’s formal purpose, as stated in its Articles of Incorporation, is:
The purpose of this Corporation is to provide financial support to protect, preserve and enhance the quality of Long Lake (located in Hubbard County, Minnesota) and its environs, including, but not limited to, its water quality and fishery by
(i) improving the understanding of the various threats through educational programs and studies,
(ii) taking action to protect against activities or conditions that could pollute, impair or destroy water and land resources, including but not limited to, aquatic invasive species, unsound growth and development and poor land use and environmental policies, and
(iii) engaging in charitable activities and projects such as testing and improving water quality, pest and insect control, weed control and protection of shorelines from erosion.
[From Article III – Purpose of the Articles of Incorporation of Long Lake Area Association (Hubbard County) Foundation filed with the State of Minnesota on 7/27/2010.]
What Donations Support
Foundation donations help support projects and programs such as:
- Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) inspections at public boat accesses
- Water quality monitoring and testing
- Fish habitat improvement projects
- Shoreline protection and erosion control efforts
- Lake stewardship and educational programs
Support the Long Lake Area Association Foundation
Ready to support Long Lake? Make a tax-deductible donation to the LLAA Foundation.
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