Our Committees
Clean Lakes Alliance committees provide expertise on target areas, including implementation, policy, and fundraising.
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To learn more about how to get more involved with Clean Lakes Alliance or our committees, please read our guide to getting involved.
Committee members often have previous experience and involvement with Clean Lakes Alliance, including volunteering or attending events. We’d love to get to know you more and learn from your expertise!
Standing committees
Advancement Committee
The Advancement Committee helps advance Clean Lakes Alliance’s mission by shaping clear, compelling communications and advocacy that elevate our voice, strengthen public trust, and foster a shared culture of stewardship throughout the Yahara Watershed.
Advocacy Committee
The Advocacy Committee works to provide guidance on policy matters that have the potential to impact water quality.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee oversees fiscal practices and the reporting of the organization’s financial condition. Assist staff in creating an annual operating budget and helps ensure that a balanced budget is achieved.
Governance Committee
The Governance Committee vets and recommends candidates for the Executive and Community Boards, provides guidance on committee structure, and advises on Clean Lakes Community Awards.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee recruits, engages, and retains business and organizational members. It also promotes membership growth by developing outreach strategies, welcoming new members, and ensuring that existing members remain active and satisfied with their experience.
Renew the Blue Council
The Renew the Blue Council serves as a forum of member partners and advisors to collaborate on advancing the Yahara CLEAN Compact’s RENEW THE BLUE: A Community Guide for Cleaner Lakes & Beaches in the Yahara Watershed (2022). The Council helps vet and expedite promising technologies, approaches, and projects.
Teejop Ecology
The Teejop Ecology Committee increases awareness and understanding around Indigenous cultural heritage and stewardship values.
Ad-Hoc committees
Liquid Assets Series
The Liquid Assets Series Committee supports the development of non-staffed, partnered fundraising events.
Stewardship Luncheon Committee
The Stewardship Luncheon Committee helps grow our business donors by supporting an annual luncheon.
Frozen Assets Committee (formation pending)
The Frozen Assets Committee supports the planning and execution of Frozen Assets Festival.
State of the Lakes Event Committee (formation pending)
The State of the Lakes Event Committee supports the planning and execution of the State of the Lakes event, formerly the Community Coffee.
Loop the Lake Committee (formation pending)
The Loop the Lake Committee supports the planning and execution of Loop the Lake.
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