The Friends of Red Rock Lake is a community organization of residents, businesses and recreational users of Red Rock Lake in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. The sharp decline in the water quality of the lake over the past decade, as evidenced by the growth of noxious and invasive weeds and declining water quality, is a call to action to improve the overall health of the lake. The lake’s health is a reflection of the development and environmental stewardship of the 1262-acre Red Rock Lake sub-watershed, roughly bounded by Mitchell Road on the east, Highway 212 on the north, Dell Road on the west, and Pioneer Trail on the south. A healthy Red Rock Lake positively affects flood control, economy, aesthetics, recreational use as well as wildlife habitat, which in turn makes the lake a vital asset to the entire City of Eden Prairie. Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Friends of the Mississippi River engages citizens to protect, restore and enhance the Mississippi River and its watershed in the Twin Cities region. Friends of the Mississippi River envisions a river that is recognized and celebrated for its intrinsic values. Imagine with us a river where the water is clear and clean and safe to swim in, where fish and wildlife are healthy and abundant, and where scenic bluffs and cultural treasures are protected. Saint Paul, Minnesota

Research and Education of Minnesota Waters - to help maintain and enhance our coastal and aquatic economies and resources. For more than 50 years, the National Sea Grant College Program has supported coastal and Great Lakes communities through research, extension, and education. The National Sea Grant College Program was established by the U.S. Congress in 1966. Minnesota Sea Grant achieved college status in 1985 and is a University of Minnesota systemwide program. The vision of Minnesota Sea Grant is to promote a present and future where citizens use science-based understandings of the environment to address issues concerning Lake Superior and Minnesota's aquatic resources and associated economies. University of Minnesota, Duluth, Minnesota

The Campaign to Save The Boundary Waters is leading the efforts to protect the Boundary Waters Wilderness from sulfide-ore copper mining. The Campaign, led by Northeastern Minnesotans for Wilderness, was organized by local residents in and around Ely, Minnesota, who are dedicated to creating a national movement to protect the clean water, clean air and forest landscape of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness and its watershed from toxic pollution caused by mining copper, nickel and other metals from sulfide-bearing ore. Ely, Minnesota

The Sierra Club North Star Chapter is 80,000 Minnesotans empowered to protect our communities’ well-being through environmental protection. All are welcome to join us in this work and at any of our events. We work through grassroots political action, pairing volunteer energy with full-time staff, to strategically address Minnesotans' most pressing environmental issues. St. Paul, Minnesota

The Vermilion Lake Association has been working since its founding in 1968 to protect Lake Vermilion and to enhance the outdoor experience for those who share it. The organization's priority programs – aquatic invasive species (AIS) prevention and fisheries management – have been pushed to the top by today's circumstances. In addition, its volunteers are engaged in many other community service programs to support Lake Vermilion. Taken together, they tell the full story of the Vermilion Lake Association's strong commitment to this great lake. Tower, Minnesota