Save land and water – for people, for wildlife, forever!

IRLC protects 2,732 acres of land. In 2023, we added two new public preserves with trails and over 2,000 feet of shoreline. You can help us continue to expand protected land, save habitat, and serve our community.

Love of the Lakes Survey

By taking this 5–10 minute, anonymous survey, you’ll help us:

✔ Understand how people use and value the lakes
✔ Identify top water quality concerns and barriers to action
✔ Learn what lake associations need most
✔ Develop better tools to support local communities

Photo by Rob Sartwell

Upcoming Events & Programs

Tracks in snow by Steve Diehl
Steve Diehl

Winter Carnival Hike

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Two Kayakers At Sunset

Your Voice Shapes the Future

The Indian River Lakes are more than just water. They’re part of our community’s heartbeat. They connect families, friends, and neighbors, and they provide a…

Volunteers at Grand Lake Reserve
Mark Scarlett

Branching Out for Birds

At first glance, the entrance landscape of Grand Lake Reserve (GLR) may look like abandoned farmland: young trees crowding together, and shrubs forming dense, irregular…

Locally Beautiful, Forever Connected

Discover how IRLC’s work not only makes a difference in the Indian River region but also plays a vital role in the bigger picture as part of the Algonquin to Adirondacks corridor.

warm sunny day for loon family

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Red Lake Shoreline

Saving a special place for all to enjoy

Thanks to Robert's legacy and Marilyn's commitment, together, we will be working make this a new public neighborhood conservation area.

blue skies reflected in the lake surrounded by fall folliage
Heidi Sourwine