Clean Boating Act

Clean Boating Act

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A new court ruling has been proposed that would affect boaters at Smith Mountain Lake. This recent ruling regarding pollution being dumped from commercial ship ballast water will also require all recreational boats to get permits by September, 2008-despite the fact …

Hurricanes Slow Coastal Growth

Hurricanes Slow Coastal Growth

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As one can imagine, inland lakes such as Smith Mountain Lake have become more popular areas for building homes and buying real estate in the wake of increased hurricanes and other dangerous weather near the coasts. According to USA Today, …

Erosion and Rip Rap

Erosion and Rip Rap

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You may have wondered how to control waterfront erosion on your Smith Mountain Lake real estate. The answer is rip-rap. The rocks placed along a shoreline to control erosion are referred to as rip-rap (not riff-raff!). Is a rip-rapped shoreline desirable?  …

Water Quality at the Lake

Water Quality at the Lake

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Smith Mountain Lake is one of those rare lakes that has become known for its crystal-clear waters. Many of the lake’s visitors are drawn here because of the beauty and relative purity of its blue-green depths. Of course, there are …

Shade Loving Plants

Shade Loving Plants

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I don’t know what your home is like, but I have more shade than full sun in mine. I love gardening and being a part of God’s growing process. Each year, however, I find myself challenged to find something new …