Harmful Blue-green Algal Blooms (HABs) in VA: Updates to the Public Advisory Process
Algae blooms are not unusual during warmer months. For background, risk, testing and advisory information, please read the attached update from the Virginia Department of Health. Find more details here
Changes to Smith Mountain Lake Aids to Navigation
While out on Smith Mountain Lake, you may notice some changes to the channel markers also known as Aids to Navigation (ATN). These improvements to navigational aids on the main channels of Smith Mountain Lake (SML) were determined through extensive discussions...
Boating incidents decline at SML for 2024, while rising sharply statewide
Boating incidents decline at SML for 2024, while rising sharply statewide JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times Boaters on Smith Mountain Lake had one of their safest years in a decade, according to new data released by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources....
No bans on wakesurfing at Smith Mountain Lake
No bans on wakesurfing at Smith Mountain Lake
Building inspectors discussing code changes after teen’s death at Smith Mountain Lake
WESTLAKE — Building inspectors from the three localities surrounding Smith Mountain Lake are working together to create a uniform code for dock inspections moving forward after a teen’s death in July. Jesse Hamric, a 2024 graduate of Steamboat Springs High School in...
Wake Education Task Force shares towed watersports safety tips ahead of Fourth of July week
Wake Education Task Force share towed watersports safety tips ahead of fourth of July week By Tynisha Jackson Published: Jun. 28, 2024 at 7:17 AM MONETA, Va. (WDBJ) - Thousands are gearing up to celebrate the fourth of July at Smith Mountain Lake. But one task force...
No-wake zone approved
The Franklin News Post The Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission approved a no-wake zone for the Mariner’s Landing Resort and Country Club in Huddleston on Tuesday in an effort to slow boaters coming into the narrow cove. The decision goes against an earlier...
Volunteers lighten the lake load during 36th annual Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day
Steve McClintic, Jr. Smith Mountain Eagle Volunteers at Harbor Village during the 36th annual Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day. Jim and Debbie Morgans break for photo op during Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day. TLAC Barb...