Alpena Conservation District: Provides management and education of the natural resources of the county, including conservation, forestry, groundwater, wildlife, and farmland preservation.
Alpena County MSU Extension: Offers agriculture programs, including master gardener classes and certification, 4H youth development program, family nutrition information, and community development assistance.
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Underwater Preserve: Shipwrecks and maritime history of Thunder Bay in Lake Huron.