Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission

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

Native Vegetation - Potamogeton