Water and land conservation takes a team. Learn about some of the organizations that are doing their part and how you can support them.

Learn how to protect your property value, our lakes and water and much more!

Check out some videos highlighting the Lakeshore connection and some of the work WAPOA and their partners are doing.

As the population in the Brainerd Lakes Area increases for the summer, it is important to remember the effect that light pollution can have on wildlife that live here. Find out some tips to help minimize your impact on our important creatures.

This link shares how one landowner is protecting their shoreline on Lake Ossie using bunches of willow and native plants rather than rip rap.

Created by Jodi Eberhardt, Pine River Watershed Alliance

Boating impacts water quality and loons - this link tells the story of the Land and Waters Preservation Trust grant funds from 2021 and an effort with a local boat dealership to help educate on responsible boating.

Created by Jodi Eberhardt, Pine River Watershed Alliance

Bats are gentle, protected and incredibly valuable member of our ecosystem. They are great pollinators, disperse seeds and eat their weight in mosquitos and other pests per day!! We have valuable information for you for relocating bat squatters attracting bats to your property for pest control and pollination, and building and placing bat houses for most success.