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2025 Virginia DWR Recreational Boating Incident Summary

While boating incidents decreased across Virginia in 2025, Smith Mountain Lake saw a slight increase.  Wearing a life jacket and proper boat handling are critical to stay safe on the water. 
  • 400 Scruggs Rd Suite 2100, Moneta, VA 24121

    (On the backside/lower level from Old Oak Cafe)

    Office hours:
    Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
    from 9AM to 4PM

Smith Mountain Lake Association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3). We are a volunteer-led organization that relies on memberships, donations and grants to support programs to keep SML clean and safe.

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Boating Education Requirements and Vessel Safety ChecksBoater educationDoug Light, left, and Mary Colligan look at data collected by SMLA Dock Watch volunteers. Colligan presented about the SMLA program at the Virginia Water Monitoring Council annual conference.Dock Watch Program Plans for 2026