Six people walk in a close group together through a wide green wild grass field toward a blue-green lake in the distance with the Sierra Nevada rising sharply and dramatically in the far distance with snow capped peaks.

What We Do

Six people walk in a close group together through a wide green wild grass field toward a blue-green lake in the distance with the Sierra Nevada rising sharply and dramatically in the far distance with snow capped peaks.
Twenty people stand together for a group photo on the steps on the Mono Lake Committee Information Center & Bookstore.

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

Six kids swimming in Mono Lake, with one kid floating on their back with goggles on, while surrounded by tufa rocks and with tufa towers in the distance.

Education

Person standing in a flooded stream up to her shins while she's holding a clipboard taking notes with lush willows around the creek and snow-capped peaks in the distance.

Science

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