About Us

Water Connects Us All: Minnesota Lakes and Rivers (MLR) protects Minnesota’s lake and river heritage for current and future generations by forging powerful links among lakes, lake advocates, and policy makers.

MLR Advocates: Our bipartisan membership organization unites over 300 lake associations and thousands of individual lake in every legislative district in the state as a united voice.

501(c)4 membership contributions are NOT tax-deductible

MLR Protection & Education: Our charitable organization sustaining the long term legacy of our lakes through support for science-based water education and outreach initiatives in Minnesota.

501(c)3 Donations to MLR P&E ARE tax-deductible

Annual Reports:

2025 Annual Report, 2024 Annual Report, 2023 Annual Report, 2022 Annual Report, 2021 Annual Report, 2020 Annual Report