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SMLA's Mission

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Advocates for a safe and healthy lake environment through active programs:

- Water Safety and Navigation
- Water Quality
- Educations and Outreach

History of SMLA

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Established in 1969

Formed to promote commercial development

Focus shifted in 1970 to environmental and community life issues

Grew to 1400 members

Water Quality Monitoring Program began in 1997

SMLA Committees &
Councils

Convinced City of Roanoke to Upgrade Sewage Treatment Plant

Funded the First Navigation Markers and Maps

29 Years of Water Quality Monitoring and Reporting

Formed Water Safety Council

Environmental Education

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LakeAway Properties

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Smith Mountain Lake

resources to enjoy the lake

Smith Mountain Lake is not only a recreational resource, it also generates power for the commonwealth.

About Smith Mountain Lake

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About Smith Mountain Lake

learn more about the lake

Smith Mountain Lake History
Before the Dam
Building the Dam
Development
Smith Mountain Lake Today

Lake Area Statistics
20,000 Acres
500 Miles of Shoreline
Population:

Dam Operation and Lake Levels
(link to Lake Level page)

Navigation Maps

Navigation Maps

- Water Depth
- Buoy Markers
- Marinas & Services
Purchase Your Map Here!

Shoreline Management Plan

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Shoreline Management

local regulations

- Dock Regulations
- Vegitation
- Advice from AEP

Lake Organizations

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Lake Organizations

community resources

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SMLA Projects

our contributions to the community

Smith Mountain Lake Assocation: A great opportunity to
Volunteer and get involved with the Lake Community!

Invasive Species

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Invasive Species

keep out damaging plants & critters

Invasive Mussels
- Zebra Mussels
- Quagga Mussels

Invasive Aquatics
- Hydrilla

Invasive Fish
- Snakehead

How to Prevent Invasives from Entering the Lake

Water Quality Projects

Water Monitoring

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Water Quality Monitoring Program

documenting the health of the lake for 29 years

29 Years of SMLA/Ferrum College Collaboration
50 SMLA Volunteers sampled 84 sites
Overall Water Quality (TSI) is very good and consistent for last 10 Yrs.
Bacteria levels very low
Full Technical Documentation Available for Download

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SMLA Vessel Pumpout Program

keep effluent out of the lake!

Buffer Landscaping

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Buffer Landscaping Program

keep polutants out of the lake

Buffer Landscapes:

Slows and filters storm
water run-off
Requires less maintenance
Reduces pollution of the lake

Protecting the lake Protects the
value of your property

Check our on-line resources

Free Consultion with SMLA Experts

Save Our Streams

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Save Our Streams

monitoring the waters that feed the lake

Bugs are picky!

Mayflies and stoneflies don’t
like poor water quality.

Lots of bugs = good water.

SMLA has teamed with:
- Blue Ridge Foothills and
  Lakes Chapter of the VA
  Master Naturalist (BRFAL)

- Virginia Save Our Streams
  (VA SOS)

21 Stream Sites are monitored
by volunteers. Get Involved!

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Lake Cleanup Program

keep trash & debris out of the lake!

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Water Level Management

keeping the lake level stable

Environmental Education

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Environmental Education

spreading the word

Water Safety Council

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Water Safety Council

saving lives one at a time

Life Vests
- Requirements for Children; Save a Life!

Boater Eduction
- Requirements for Boat Owners & Renters

Nightime Boating
- Restictions & Lighting Requirements

Low Water Conditions
- Low Water Shoals

Strong Wake Areas
- Follow Congestion Warnings

Member Benefits

Protecting Smith Mountain Lake and its Watershed

Join SMLA

Join us today!

Protect the Lake!

Annual Memberships start at $30

Get Involved

Be a part of the solution!

- Water Quality

- Water Safety

- Environmental Education

- Invasive Species

- Buffer Landscaping

Business Partners

Let the community know that you support SMLA!

- Advertising in SMLA newsletters

- Advertising at the annual meeting

- Decal for your business window

- Advertising on the SMLA website

Events

Newsletter

Keep up with SMLA activities

View and download the SMLA newsletter

Recommendations & Commentary
Published Documents

Results of SMLA activities

Ask SMLA

Ask Us!
We are here to help.

SMLA Office

(540) 719-0690
E-Mail SMLA

Leadership

Leadership
of SMLA Committees & Councils

Others

SMLA works with many other organizations throughout the region

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Welcome to SML Association