Membership in SMLA is your best and easiest opportunity to ensure that the Lake that you have known and loved will continue to be environmentally preserved, safe in all recreational activities, and a place where you kids and grandkids will seek to enjoy. Join us and participate in one of our many Lake- protecting activities. It is your best and cheapest “insurance” you can buy to maintain your property value by preserving our treasure – The Jewel of the Blue Ridge.
What Does the SMLA Do For Smith Mountain Lake?
SMLA’s focus is environmental and boater safety. Through our focused activities SMLA strives to retain the pristine beauty of our lake encouraging resident’s and renters’ piece of mind. This translates to a vibrate local economy in support of our business partners. Below are current activities and reports that demonstrate SMLA’s level of commitment to our Lake. Other interesting and exciting accomplishments and activities can be viewed by browsing the website tabs at the top of every page.
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Monitoring Sites for Key Parameters to Determine Lake Aging
42.07
Tons of Debris Removed During Lake Cleanup Days
5,000
Gallons of Effluent Disposed of Annually
5,000
Sterile Carp Introduced Have Eliminated Invasive Weeds
Smith Mountain Lake has been listed buy Boat U.S. magazine in their April/May edition as one of the top eight lakes in the country, and most recently, the June/July edition of Garden and Gun Magazine as one of the top 10 “Summer Lake Escapes”.
ESD Explained
One year ago, over Fourth of July weekend, Alexandra Anderson, 13, and her brother Brayden Anderson, 8, were swimming near a private dock in the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri when they started to scream. Their parents went to their aid, but by the time the siblings were pulled from the lake, they were unresponsive.
In Memorium
Our dear friend and colleague, Larry Iceman passed away on April 30th. Larry retired to Smith Mountain Lake where he devoted himself to the community. He was president of the SML Lions from 2009-2010 while at the same time serving as president of the Smith Mountain Lake Association and later, on the SML Board of Directors. Larry Chaired the Water Quality Monitoring Program as well as the Lake Council. He recently retired from the Board in December 2018. He was truly a “Custodian of the Lake,” and we will miss him.
While long-term trends are consistent, increased amounts of chlorophyll-a have contributed to increased sightings of algae blooms.
SMLA T-Shirts Now Available On-line!
Show your support for SMLA! Colorful, high quality SMLA T-Shirts are now available on our website Shop page. Find great T-Shirts for all of the family in 4 different exciting colors from Small to 3XL sizes.
Wakeboat Etiquette
By Charles Fort
Common courtesy is key to wakesurfers getting along with traditional boaters. (Photo: Jason Lee/Nautique)
SMLA Newsletter “Lake Matters: Summer 2019” Published
Read our newest newsletter: Articles on Water and Dock Safety, Water Quality Monitoring season begins, Business Partners join to help on Take Pride in Smith Mountain Lake, and a Save the Date for our Annual Membership Meeting.