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Three Organizations Work Together to Manage Aquatic Vegetation in SML

by howln_admin | Jan 9, 2023 | Vegetation Treatment

Press ReleaseUpdated: March 23, 2021 The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR), Appalachian Power Company (Appalachian) and the Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission (TLAC) continue to work cooperatively in the management of aquatic vegetation at Smith...
New task force works to address wake concerns Dec 28, 2022

New task force works to address wake concerns Dec 28, 2022

by howln_admin | Dec 29, 2022 | News

Jason Dunovant The impact of wakes from watersports such as wakesurfing continues to be a heated topic at Smith Mountain Lake even as temperatures have cooled on the water this winter. It is an issue that is getting a another look by some dedicated members of the...

Meeting Minutes 10.13.2022

by howln_admin | Dec 12, 2022 | Meeting Minutes

10.13.2022 Minutes...
CHANNEL MARKERS AND BUOYS Lookouts help to keep the lights on Oct 11, 2022 Updated Nov 17, 2022

CHANNEL MARKERS AND BUOYS Lookouts help to keep the lights on Oct 11, 2022 Updated Nov 17, 2022

by howln_admin | Nov 18, 2022 | News

Jason Dunovant, SmithMountainLake.com There are more than 200 channel markers and buoys currently on Smith Mountain Lake. The markers serve an invaluable function of directing boaters where they need to go as well as warning them of danger. A light out on a channel...

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