Illuminating safe navigation for National Boating Week
A conservation officer with the Department of Wildlife Resources is pictured. Photo courtesy of the Department of Wildlife ResourcesKristina Sage National Safe Boating Week runs May 20th through May 26th and the Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission (TLAC)...
TLAC’s Wake Education Task Force Tackles the Wave
The TLAC Board of Directors instituted a No Wake Surf Zone policy in August 2021 to mitigate issues addressed in boating incidents reports on Smith Mountain Lake. The policy was approved by resolution of the four counties surrounding the Smith Mountain Project in...
Watch your wake: Renewed boater education effort set for Smith Mountain Lake
Jason Dunovant, SmithMountainLake.com The Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission is making a renewed push to curb bad behavior on Smith Mountain Lake with a new education effort slated for this summer. Signs, flyers and QR Codes are expected to begin...
Take Pride in SML 2023 – Volunteers clean up trash at Smith Mountain Lake
MONETA, Va. (WDBJ) - Volunteers gathered Saturday at Crazy Horse Marina at Smith Mountain Lake for a cleanup day. The group Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake is leading a month-long cleanup initiative. Saturday, May 6 was the first day of the project....
Take Pride in SML 2023 – Registration & Supplies
The Oversight Committee of Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake 2023 appreciates your contribution to the beauty, health and safety of Smith Mountain Lake, and we look forward to celebrating with you on May 24th at Mango’s. Your supplies will be available at the Smith...
Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission’s Wake Education Task Force
With its efforts to create the first no-wake zone at Smith Mountain Lake blocked by state authorities, a local commission now focuses on educating boaters to operate their watercraft with safety in mind.
TLAC goes against precedent to approve no-wake zone
MONETA — After several months of debate, the Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission voted to grant a no-wake zone in an area of the lake near Eagle’s Roost campground.
Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake announces 2023 cleanup dates
Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake announces 2023 cleanup dates
Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake, SML’s annual cleanup initiative, will return to a hybrid model in 2023 with structured events planned on May 6, May 13 and May 20 at various marinas around the lake.
In addition, neighborhood groups, businesses, families, civic organizations and others may participate in any of the organized events or plan their own Take Pride cleanup for any date in May.
We’re also bringing back the volunteer appreciation gathering! Check back here soon for more details, including dumpster locations. Online registration will be posted too.