The waters of Runyan Lake are managed by the efforts of Runyan Lake Inc. and the Livingston County Drain Commission.  

Runyan Lake water quality is a top priority!  As a result, Runyan Lake Inc. and the Drain Commission manage the waters of Runyan Lake by a combination of actions (aquatic plant & weed control, geese control, sewer system, water level control), activities (invasive species monitoring and treatment, water quality monitoring), and studies (fish and water quality).

Runyan Lake Inc. is responsible for the following water quality management efforts:
 

1. Aquatic Plant & Weed Control 

2. Fish Studies

3. Geese Control

4. Invasive Species Monitoring and Control

5. Water Quality Monitoring

6. Water Quality Studies

The Livingston County Drain Commission is responsible for the following water quality management efforts:
 

1. Runyan Lake Level Control

2. Sewer System