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Fuel your boat safely

Fuel Your Boat Safely

Fueling a boat is a routine task, but a few simple precautions can make it much safer. Gasoline vapors are highly explosive. Before gassing up, turn off the engine and all electrical equipment, including radios and other devices that could…
Connie Hylton

Volunteer Spotlight: Connie Hylton

I am actually older than Smith Mountain Lake so I have some recollections of the early news of preparations for the Lake. Raised in neighboring Patrick County, Virginia, the development of the “new lake” was the topic of news and discussions…
Deer in landscape

Landscape Tip: Oh Deer!

A deer-proof plant doesn’t exist. Hungry deer in winter will sample almost any plant. The young fawns don’t yet know which plants taste good and they’ll try almost anything. Deer-resistant plants are your best bet, but they’ll likely…
Dock Watch Interns 2026

Dock Watch Interns Make a Difference

Photo, from left: Dock Watch Coordinator Mary Colligan, Lily the lab dog, interns Stephen Woodson and Seana Sebol, and Lake Quality Council Chair Keri Green. We wish our 2026 Summer Interns well as they begin their next semester at college.…

SWIMMING ADVISORY INDICATOR

No swimming advisory.

WATER QUALITY ASSESSMENT

Overall health of the lake is excellent.

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SAVE OUR STREAMS

66.6% of monitored streams (14 of 21) rated as acceptable.

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

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