Beginning in 2010, EPA awarded the City of Ishpeming a total of $8 million from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative to complete the Deer Lake restoration project.

The City of Ishpeming also contributed $700,000 to the restoration project.

MDEQ is responsible for executing many of the remedial actions that have occurred at Deer Lake. Additionally, they publish the remedial action plan documents.

Visit MDCH's website for the most up-to-date information regarding fish consumption and their "Eat Safe Fish" guide.

The Deer Lake Public Advisory Council has been critical in the restoration of the Deer Lake Area of Concern. The Council has 21 voting members plus three non-voting state agency representatives who serve in an advisory capacity. PAC membership represents a broad cross-section of interests that include the City of Ishpeming, environmental organizations, local businesses, recreation and wastewater treatment.

The PAC provides year-round water quality and wildlife monitoring. They also support volunteer cleanups and habitat restoration projects at streambanks, the lakeshore, public access sites and islands.