The Betsie River is managed by the Betsie River Watershed Restoration Committee, a partnership comprised of 35 different organizations, agencies, and interest groups. The Restoration Committee formed years ago in response to the collapse of Thompsonville Dam during a flood in 1989. The collapse washed tons of sediment downstream and aggravated already sensitive streambanks. Projects on the Betsie River are primarily funded by grants and donations received through the Conservation Resource Alliance’s River Care Program. The Conservation Resource Alliance is a member of the Restoration Committee and provides technical assistance, grant writing, and project management capabilities.