Take Pride in SML Cleanup Day covers miles of shoreline
Nothing will ruin a family boating trip faster than running over a floating tree, piece of lumber, or even a plastic bag that can disable or even severely damage a boat. Although Appalachian Power Co. is required to remove navigational hazards in open waters at Smith...
Proposed Draft Update of the Shoreline Management Plan for the Smith Mountain Pumped Storage Project
On April 26, 2024, Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission (TLAC), a stakeholder in the Appalachian Power Company (Appalachian) Shoreline Management Plan (SMP) received notice from HDR, the consultant for Appalachian, that they are seeing comments on the proposed...
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Community Engagement Meeting for the Pigg River, Poplar Branch, Fryingpan Creek, and Beaverdam Creek area
The DEQ is welcoming the public to an informative meeting to discuss potential best management practices, educationand outreach opportunities, and to gather feedback on ways to improve water quality in the watersheds of Pigg River,Poplar Branch, Fryingpan Creek, and...
Smith Mountain Lake Association Announces Water Quality Alliance
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, VA – Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA), in partnership with the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce (SMLRCC), Tri-County Lakes Administration Commission (TLAC), and Ferrum College, have formed the Smith Mountain Lake Water...
Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake set for May 4
Organizers of Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake, SML’s annual cleanup initiative, announced the event will take place May 4 at various locations around the lake.
36th Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day set for May 4
36th Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day set for May 4 Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake, SML’s annual cleanup initiative, will take place on May 4 at various locations around the lake. Neighborhood groups, businesses, families, civic organizations and others are invited...
TLAC looks to form sedimentation task force for SML
JASON DUNOVANT, The Roanoke Times The Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission is taking a closer look at sedimentation that has slowly been encroaching into Smith Mountain Lake. The commission has formed a work group tasked with getting a better grasp of the...