Keeping SML Clean and Safe

Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) provides programs and services to keep the lake clean and safe. Our focused activities help to retain the pristine beauty of our lake and the vibrant local economy.

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2026 SMLA Volunteer Appreciation Lunch & Awards Presentation

Events

SMLA volunteers and their spouses/significant others are invited to the SMLA Volunteer Appreciation Lunch & Awards Presentation! Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time: Noon-2 Location: Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center,…

Virginia Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources David Bulova spoke to the more than 200 people who attended the SMLA Annual Meeting on September 24.

2026 SMLA Annual Meeting Highlights

Events

Over the past 60 years, Smith Mountain Lake has experienced continuous growth, welcoming more residents, workers, and vacationers than ever before. To keep the lake clean and safe for future generations, the entire community must work together…

How Does Water Treatment Plant Water Use Affect SML Lake Levels?

News

The Smith Mountain Lake Water Treatment Facility (SMLWTF) has been serving the community since 2017, following its completion in 2016. As a partnership between the Bedford Water and Western Virginia Water Authority (WVWA), the facility provides…

SMLA volunteers presented about local Save Our Streams successes at the Virginia Water Monitoring Council conference held in Hanover, Virginia.

Local Save Our Streams Results Featured at Statewide Conference

Press Releases, Save Our Streams

SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, VA – Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) Save Our Streams leaders shared their expertise at the recent Virginia Water Monitoring Council conference held in Hanover, Virginia. Their presentation, “Studying a Correlation…