Smith Mountain Lake Association

11/07/2026

The SMLA Education and Grants committee provides programs and information about lake ecology and more. Chaired by Tye Campbell, members include Allison Kappler, Mary Colligan, Fiona Hawley, Sherrie Arthur-Downey, Bob Burgher, Julie Burgher, Doreen Campbell, Susan Heyroth, Laurie Vidovich, Betsy McMillion, Bill McMillion, Donna Szczyrba, Wendy Lewis, Geoff Orth, Connie Hylton, Dreama Sylvester, Debbie Hubbard, Shearer Rumsey, Peter Brinckerhoff, Posie Magurn, Carolyn Briggs, Sue Beeler, Nancy Galvan, Martha Kuon, Bill Koontz, Carolyn Koontz, Kathy Orth, Jenn Kennedy, Tom Hardy, Michael Reingruber, Keri Green, Tom Burns, Nancy Burns, Ranger Jet Lawler, Kyle Draper, Ron Hill, Dan Holic, Anne Holic, Connie Hylton, Kyla Kelleher, Tim Lease, Darenda Lease, Geoff Orth, Cindy Siler, David Spage, Dreama Sylvester, Vicky Wuerfel, and Mike Rodgers.

11/06/2026

🌊 Business Partner Feature Friday 🌊

This week, we're proud to spotlight the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce! The Chamber plays an important role in supporting local businesses, promoting tourism, and showcasing everything that makes Smith Mountain Lake such a special place to live, work, and visit. Through networking opportunities, community events, business resources, and visitor services, they help strengthen our local economy and bring our lake community together. Thank you, Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, for being a Guardian of the Lake and for your continued support of the Smith Mountain Lake Association and our mission to protect and preserve our beautiful lake!

🌐 Learn more: https://www.visitsmithmountainlake.com/

11/06/2026

Join SMLA and make a lasting impact on Smith Mountain Lake! Your membership matters and reflects your commitment to our lake’s future. Together, we can ensure the beauty we see today continues for generations to come.

https://smlassociation.org/join-individual/

11/06/2026

Mary Colligan and Keri Green co-chair the SMLA Dock Watch program. Volunteers
Lori Bailey, Donna Bossong, Carolyn Briggs, Peter Brinckerhoff, Andrew Burks, Jay Copen, Randy Cummins, Pat Duncan, Rich Faga, Jay & Sandy Farr, Neil Hamilton, Paul Heinmiller, Gordon Hill, Daphne Jamison, JoAnn Keesling, Bob Kurtz, Ray Lekich, Doug Light, Joe Long, Posie Magurn, Fran McMaster, JJ Mike, Mark Moyer, Susan Pope, Susan Reece, Mike Reingruber, Steve Sherman, David Stair, Susan Trinchere, Sally Wagner, and Gary Skaggs were recognized for their dedication to monitoring lake water quality at their docks. Learn more at https://smlassociation.org/dock-watch-program/

11/04/2026

Concerned about hydrilla?

TLAC will hold a public hearing regarding Aquatic Vegetation and Hydrilla in Smith Mountain Lake on November 16 at 4PM. The meeting will be held at Trinity Ecumenical Parish, 40 Lakemount Drive, Moneta.

11/03/2026

SMLA's communication team was thanked for their efforts to keep the community informed about efforts to keep the lake clean and safe. Jill Kurtz chairs the committee and members are Cindy Siler, Ray Lekich, Sue Weinstock, Keri Green, Rob Sanders, Tye Campbell, Courtney Kenyon, and Nora Hedrick.

11/03/2026

Join SMLA and make a lasting impact on Smith Mountain Lake! Your membership matters and reflects your commitment to our lake’s future. Together, we can ensure the beauty we see today continues for generations to come.

Click here to join: https://smlassociation.org/join-individual/

11/02/2026

SLMA Supports DWR Funding

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) is funded by two primary sources – sales tax on watercraft and House Bill (HB) 38. Since its enactment in 1998, HB 38 has provided a connection between spending on hunting, fishing, and wildlife-watching equipment and the conservation, public-saf...

11/02/2026

SMLA Buffer Landscaping committee volunteers were recently recognized for their efforts. Sarah Richardson is the chair and members are Lee Borgman, Jean Borgman, Rick Watson, Sue Becker, Ken McAdow, Janet Paterson, Alexa Orr, Helen Heinmiller, Robin Cowen, Yvonne McMahon, and Ruthe Ploskunyak. To learn more, visit https://smlassociation.org/buffer-landscaping/

10/31/2026

TLAC will hold a public hearing regarding aquatic vegetation and Hydrilla in Smith Mountain Lake.

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Trinity Ecumenical Parish - 40 Lakemount Drive, Moneta, VA

This hearing will provide residents with an opportunity to learn more about the current status of aquatic vegetation in Smith Mountain Lake and TLAC's potential actions to address the expanding problem.

We are planning to livestream the hearing for those unable to attend in person. Additional information about the livestream will be shared closer to the date.