Our Mission
TO PROTECT & PRESERVE
The Great Lakes are home to 20% of the World's freshwater.
The lakes provide an incredible ecosystem, sustenance, economic & recreational activities for tens of millions of people.
From invasive species to pollution, agricultural runoff and the constant threat to siphon the waters,
the lakes are under threat unlike ever before & those problems are spreading across the continent.
The mission of Lakefront Love is to protect & preserve the Great Lakes through
funding for education & research, environmental safeguarding & clean up
& legislative initiatives that support environmental concerns directly impacting the Great Lakes & watershed initiatives.
Let's make a difference during our short existence!
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Read to a Child & Help Our Cause!
50% of proceeds from the children's book "Sandy the Stone" go to the Freshwater Founda. The book tells the tale of an ordinary, gray stone named Sandy who sets out on a mission to discover its purpose in life. Sandy realizes that, despite life's challenges, the joy is in the trip itself through patience & perseverance.
Freshwater Foundation Board of Directors
Kelly J. Clark
Mattias Johnson
Mattias Johnson
Kelly Clark is a former teacher, now
Associate Broker at The Mitten Real Estate Group |& Broker at Lakefront Living.
Kelly’s love & appreciation for northern Michigan & the Great Lakes started at a young age.
For twelve glorious summers, every Labor Day through Memorial Day, he had the privilege to live on Power Island on Grand Traverse W
Kelly Clark is a former teacher, now
Associate Broker at The Mitten Real Estate Group |& Broker at Lakefront Living.
Kelly’s love & appreciation for northern Michigan & the Great Lakes started at a young age.
For twelve glorious summers, every Labor Day through Memorial Day, he had the privilege to live on Power Island on Grand Traverse West Bay, where his father was the ranger until 1985.
It was there that he learned to drive a power boat, sail, waterski, swim, scuba, dive, fish, skip rocks, and enjoy all the Great Lakes had to offer.
Mattias Johnson
Mattias Johnson
Mattias Johnson
As Freshwater Foundation's Legal Director, Mattias develops & implements legal & policy
strategies to maximize protection of public trust resources and uses. After
receiving Doctor of Law degree from the University of South Carolina in
Environmental Law, Mattias returned home to Traverse City where he practices
civil litigation, specializing in environmental & climate issues.
Geoff Streit
Geoff Streit
Geoff Streit
Geoff Streit is the VP of commercial lending at 4Front Credit Union. He has
served as Treasurer for TADL & currently serves on the GT Co Brownfield board, as
well as the board for Homestretch. Geoff works to help the Freshwater Foundation to build the
capacity to achieve its mission, & connect with supporters.
Ryan Parker
Geoff Streit
Geoff Streit
Compliance Manager
Ryan is a proud graduate of Suttons Bay High School and Grand Valley State University. As a local business owner, he plays an active role in the community's economic and social life. With a deep passion for outdoor activities, he finds joy in spending quality time with his family on the water, whether boating, fishing or
Compliance Manager
Ryan is a proud graduate of Suttons Bay High School and Grand Valley State University. As a local business owner, he plays an active role in the community's economic and social life. With a deep passion for outdoor activities, he finds joy in spending quality time with his family on the water, whether boating, fishing or simply enjoying the serene environment. Beyond his love for the outdoors, Ryan has dedicated two decades to coaching football in the local community.