Wake Education Task Force shares towed watersports safety tips ahead of Fourth of July week
Wake Education Task Force share towed watersports safety tips ahead of fourth of July week By Tynisha Jackson Published: Jun. 28, 2024 at 7:17 AM MONETA, Va. (WDBJ) - Thousands are gearing up to celebrate the fourth of July at Smith Mountain Lake. But one task force...
No-wake zone approved
The Franklin News Post The Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission approved a no-wake zone for the Mariner’s Landing Resort and Country Club in Huddleston on Tuesday in an effort to slow boaters coming into the narrow cove. The decision goes against an earlier...
Volunteers lighten the lake load during 36th annual Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day
Steve McClintic, Jr. Smith Mountain Eagle Volunteers at Harbor Village during the 36th annual Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day. Jim and Debbie Morgans break for photo op during Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake Cleanup Day. TLAC Barb...
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...
Wake education, not legislation
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...