SMITH MOUNTAIN EAGLE: Exercise courtesy while enjoying towed water sports
BY LORRAINE ATKINS
Smith Mountain Eagle contributor
The Smith Mountain Lake Association Water Safety Council and the Wake Education Taskforce want water skiers, wakeboarders, and others to enjoy being towed around the lake. The primary goal is to ensure everyone’s safety in the water.
Now Hiring: Vessel Pump Out Program
We’re Hiring!
Need a summer job? We’re looking for some hard-working individuals to work our Vessel Pump Out Program (VPOP), a cooperative effort with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA).
Rain or Shine: Lake Cleanup Day is May 2nd, 2026
Lake Cleanup Day is this weekend, May 2nd, 2026 – Rain or Shine!
Community invited to join cleanup effort May 2
The community is invited to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Smith Mountain Lake by rolling up their sleeves and taking part in the annual Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day on May 2. Organizers aim to make this milestone year the largest cleanup effort yet.
Organizers aim to make this year’s Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Annual Cleanup the largest effort yet
This years event coincides with the lake celebrating its 60th year!
Celebrate 60 Years of Smith Mountain Lake by Giving Back
The community is invited to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Smith Mountain Lake by rolling up their sleeves and taking part in the annual Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day on May 2. Organizers aim to make this milestone year the largest cleanup effort yet.
Carp approved for SML
The Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission will once again stock sterile grass carp into Smith Mountain lake this year to combat the invasive aquatic plant known as hydrilla.
Carp Plans Catch Anglers’ Attention
Faced with the rapid return of hydrilla to Smith Mountain Lake, the Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission decided earlier this month to once again release sterile grass carp to feed on the invasive vegetation.