For more than two decades the Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy in Traverse City, Michigan, has protected and cared for the regions natural, scenic, farm and forest lands. With the support of individual donors and foundations, volunteers, and the partnership and leadership of local, state, and federal agencies, we have protected over 38,000 acres of land and more than 114 miles of shoreline along the regions exceptional rivers, lakes and streams. Fully accredited by the Land Trust Alliance, the Conservancy is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization with our own by-laws, policies, board, budget and staff. Our mission is to protect significant natural, scenic, and farm lands, and advance stewardship, now and for future generations. Our service area includes five counties in beautiful northern lower Michigan.

In 1964, President Lyndon Johnson's administration waged the war on Poverty and passed the Economic Opportunity Act which gave birth to Community Action in the United States. In 1974, two Community Action Agencies in northern Michigan merged to form Northwest Michigan Human Services Agency, now known as Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency (NMCAA). There are 30 Community Action Agencies in Michigan and nearly 1000 across the country. Like NMCAA, most are private non-profit companies. Throughout the agency's 44-year history, NMCAA has remained dedicated to strengthening communities through helping individuals and families achieve greater economic security. This is accomplished by assisting residents in solving community problems as well as meeting their individual needs through case management counseling, advocacy, group participation, and service provision. NMCAA has remained dedicated to strengthening communities through helping individuals and families achieve greater economic security. NMCAA serves the following ten counties: Antrim, Benzie, Charlevoix, Emmet, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Missaukee, Roscommon and Wexford.

Leelanau Conservancy’s is a 501(c)3 land trust whose mission is to conserve the land, water, and scenic character of Leelanau County.

The Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation was established in 1992 to invest in the people and places of our region and steward community assets for lasting impact. We are focused on cultivating a region of healthy, resilient, thriving communities for all by serving donor partners, awarding meaningful grants and scholarships, and participating in collaborative leadership efforts on important community issues. For more information about the Community Foundation, visit GTRCF.org.

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Activities include managing databases by creating and updating profiles for donors, partners, and volunteers. Utilizing the database to generate letters, reports, and mailing lists. Providing support for financial processes like deposits, gift entry, acknowledgments, and documentation. Handling office management duties, such as scheduling facility maintenance, supporting office meetings, ordering supplies, and welcoming visitors. Assisting with annual compliance tasks and other administrative responsibilities. Collaborating with staff members on various projects, including special events, trainings, and research.

Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council is dedicated to protecting our lakes, streams, wetlands, and groundwater through respected advocacy, innovative education, technically sound water quality monitoring, thorough research, and restoration actions. We achieve our mission by empowering others and we believe in the capacity to make a positive difference. We work locally, regionally and throughout the Great Lakes Basin to achieve our goals. Since 1979, the Watershed Council has protected the water resources of Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties. The Watershed Council speaks for our members, including full-time and seasonal residents, lake associations, and businesses. We work to maintain the environmental integrity and economic and aesthetic values of the Great Lakes, inland lakes, rivers and streams, wetlands, and groundwater. Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council's service area includes the water resources in Antrim, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, and Emmet Counties. We are dedicated to preserving the heritage of Northern Michigan - a tradition built around our magnificent waters. Water resources in our service area include: -More than 2,500 miles of rivers and streams -Multiple blue-ribbon trout streams -14 lakes larger than 1,000 acres -38 lakes between 100-1,000 acres -148 lakes that are less than 10 acres -363,998 acres of wetlands according to 2006 Landcover Statistics