Its significant role is to serve as the coordinating body of multi stakeholders in preserving and promoting Lake Mainit ecosystem.

The Regional Development Council recognized the Alliance per RDC Resolution Number 11 series of 1999.

Governor Francisco Matugas of Surigao del Norte province was the founding chairman of the Alliance in 1999.

In 2001–2007 Governor Robert Lyndon S. Barbers of Surigao del Norte served as the chairman of board of trustees.

Governor Erlpe John M. Amante of Agusan del Norte elected as the chairman of the board in 2007–2010.