Community Invited to Meeting Focused on the Status and Future of Smith Mountain Lake
Virginia Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources David Bulova Is Featured Speaker
SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE, VA – Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) will hold its Annual Meeting on Thursday, September 24 at Resurrection Catholic Church, 15353 Moneta Rd, Moneta, VA 24121. Everyone with an interest in Smith Mountain Lake is encouraged to attend.
The annual meeting will be held from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Doors will open at 5:30. Exhibits will highlight SMLA programs and partner organizations. Light refreshments will be provided during the exhibits.
The annual meeting presentation will begin at 6:15. John Vidovich, SMLA President, will provide an update on the impact of SMLA’s efforts over the past year to protect the water of SML and promote safe and responsible recreation.
David Bulova, Virginia Secretary of Natural and Historic Resources will be the special guest speaker at the event. Secretary Bulova oversees vital state departments including Environmental Quality, Conservation and Recreation, Wildlife Resources, Historic Resources, and Marine Resources. He will provide updates on issues and activities directly affecting Smith Mountain Lake and the region.
Annual meeting exhibits will include:
- Appalachian Power Company
- Bedford Water
- Buffer Landscaping
- Dock Watch
- Ferrum College
- Invasive Species
- Save Our Streams
- Water Quality Monitoring
- Water Safety Council
- Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission (TLAC)
- Virginia Master Naturalist
- Virginia Tech Water Resources Research Center
- Wake Education Task Force
The event will end with door prizes contributed by SMLA business partners.
About SMLA
The Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA) mission is to keep Smith Mountain Lake clean and safe. Established in 1969, SMLA is the longest serving advocate for the SML community. Activities help to retain the pristine beauty of Smith Mountain Lake and the vibrant local economy. SMLA is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) volunteer-led organization that relies on memberships, donations and grants to support programs that protect SML.
