What We Do

The 2026 Mono Lake Committee staff. Photo by Andrew Youssef.

About Us

The Mono Lake Committee is the 16,000-member grassroots non-profit organization focused solely on Mono Lake. We work to protect Mono Lake for future generations, heal the damage done by excessive water diversions, educate the public about balancing the water needs of people and the environment, and support scientific research in pursuit of these goals. 

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What We Do

View of almost the entire Mono Lake from a tall mountain peak looking east out over the Mono Basin with Mono Lake's blue glassy reflection of clouds in the sky.

Protection

Water rushing over dark wet rocks in a creek with vibrant green vegetation surrounding the streambank and large tree stumps and pine needles along the sides.

Restoration

A person floats on their back wearing red clothing and swim goggles in a lake with tufa formations poking up out of it, 3 more people bob nearby.

Education

A person stands ankle deep in a stream holding a clipboard, small green trees fill the background on the edge of the stream.

Science

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