Environmental Issues

Aquatic Vegetation

If you find aquatic vegetation growing in Smith Mountain Lake, and you are concerned it may be problematic, please call the TLAC at 540-721-4400.  We will ask for information regarding the location of the vegetation and will ask that you bring a sample of the vegetation to our office for identification. You may also submit your report and photos to tlac@sml.us.com or fill out this form: Aquatic Vegetation Report.

If you find aquatic vegetation growing in Leesville Lake, and you are concerned it may be problematic, please contact the Leesville Lake Water Quality Committee: https://leesvillelake.org/water-quality-committee/

Invasive Species

Prevent the introduction of invasive species by following the guidelines in this document from Virginia Dept. of Wildlife Resources:  DWR Attention Anglers