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How can I get involved? 

There are dozens of ways you can join forces with Lake Erie Waterkeeper in its mission to monitor and improve the lake and its watershed:

  • Join us to stay up to date on the issues and ways you can make a difference.
  • Report pollution, algae and fish kills as soon as you see them
  • Sign or circulate a petition, or participate in a call-in action.
  • Participate in a river or beach cleanup, or start your own! Support your local watershed organization.
  • Help us to publicize our fundraisers and events. Sponsor a fundraiser or event.
  • Follow us on Facebook and Twitter – and share with your friends.
  • Keep an eye on news articles about Lake Erie and alert us of them so that we can share with our members and followers.
  • Share your own events, stories, research and photos.
  • Join or create a task force. Help us research and monitor in-stream pollution in the watershed. Help us catalog potential sources of pollution. Help us keep tabs on existing pollution permits. Help us establish a voluntary groundwater monitoring program.
  • Write letters to the editor of your local paper about key legislation, development, or other activities which impact Lake Erie and its watershed.
  • Volunteer to help us cover tables at events.
  • Make a donation. In addition to financial contributions, your time, expertise, recreational opportunities, and other in-kind donations are invaluable resources which can always be put to good use.
  • Help us recruit new members! If you are not currently a member, become a member today!​

Annual Membership Options

  • $25—individual membership
  • $10—student membership
  • $40—family membership
  • $100—corporate, non-profit, or organization membership

​With membership, you will be included in our volunteer database, receive newsletters and emails.

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Sustaining Lake Erie through Advocacy, Education, Litigation and Innovation

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