Lake Rousseau in West Central Florida
Lake Rousseau is a 3,657-acre man-made lake located in West Central Florida and surrounded by Levy, Citrus, and Marion Counties. The lake and surrounding waterways are important natural resources for local residents, visitors, anglers, boaters, and wildlife.
The Rainbow River and Withlacoochee River contribute fresh water to Lake Rousseau, creating an interconnected water system that supports a diverse freshwater environment.
Lake Rousseau is known for its fishing opportunities, natural cover, aquatic vegetation, and connection to the historic Withlacoochee River channel. The surrounding area also offers opportunities for boating, kayaking, swimming, wildlife viewing, and other outdoor activities.
Protecting Lake Rousseau means looking beyond the lake itself. The health of connected rivers and waterways plays an important role in maintaining water quality and a healthy ecosystem throughout the region.
Our Team
Our team includes dedicated members and volunteers who care about the future of Lake Rousseau and the surrounding waterways.
Through hands-on involvement, community activities, education, and advocacy, our volunteers help turn concern for the environment into meaningful action.
Want to make a difference? There are many ways to get involved with Lake Rousseau Restoration.
Our History
Seeing a need for an energetic, nonprofit organization in this area, we strive to provide sensible solutions to obtain clean water quality through restoration, advocacy, and education. Donations help support our work for clean and healthy water
Our Mission
Our mission is to make a positive and lasting difference in our community by supporting clean, healthy waterways.
We bring together members, volunteers, supporters, and community partners to promote restoration, education, advocacy, and practical solutions. By using information, community participation, and data-driven approaches, we aim to support long-term improvements for Lake Rousseau and the surrounding watershed.
Individual Membership
$25
Family Membership
$50
Lake
Sponsor
$100
Lake
Guardian
$500
Support Lake Rousseau Restoration
Protecting our waterways requires community support.
Whether you become a member, volunteer your time, make a donation, participate in a fundraising event, or simply share our message with others, your involvement can help support our efforts.
Together, we can work toward drinkable, fishable, and swimmable water for our community.
Executive Membership
$5000
DONATE NOW
$20
Donate and give the gift of drinkable, fishable, swimmable water.
Find more ways to help!
A nonprofit is as strong as the community that holds it up. Together, we can do more than we can do alone. Let's bring our abilities and passions together to affect real change.
There are many ways to join us and support our mission. Contact us to find out more about volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and ways that you can get our message to your friends and family.