Friends of Lake Glenville proudly celebrates its 40th anniversary – four decades of preserving and protecting the pristine waters of Lake Glenville for today’s homeowners and visitors, as well as future generations.
At the heart of their mission is maintaining water quality, and this purpose-driven organization takes this mission very seriously, with strategic plans to address their main concerns.
Boasting over 220 members, FLG is a community of dedicated “doers” who actively engage in all aspects of lake management, environmental protection, and sustainability. These committed individuals understand the immense value of this natural resource and the consistent effort required to safeguard its long-term health.
Lake Glenville is owned by Duke Energy, and FLG partners closely with them in their shared mission. FLG adopts a comprehensive view, monitoring not just the lake itself, but also the upstream tributaries, shoreline development, overuse, and watercraft safety.
Water quality is the cornerstone of FLG’s work, and they contract with Equinox Environmental to conduct independent, professional testing of the lake and its inflowing tributaries four times a year.
These regular reports offer a thorough picture of lake health and help FLG implement proactive measures to keep Lake Glenville among the cleanest lakes in western North Carolina.
To counteract the growing pressures of development, erosion, shoreline congestion, and upstream impacts, FLG is constantly evolving its strategies. It’s a significant challenge that they embrace with dedication. While many members live along the shoreline, many FLG members are from the broader community that values the lake’s ecological, economic, and recreational importance.
In addition to conservation, FLG proudly supports education through their Doug Odell Scholarship Fund, awarding three to four scholarships annually to graduating seniors from Blue Ridge and Summit Charter Schools. These students often pursue fields aligned with FLG’s mission, creating a full-circle investment in protecting the lake’s future.
And just in case you think FLG is all work and no play, don’t miss their annual patriotic boat parade and fireworks over Lake Glenville or their spirited Christmas parade entries—proof that they also know how to celebrate community and have fun.
To learn more about this 501(c)(3) organization or support their work, visit friendsoflakeglenville.com. Their website is a treasure trove of helpful information about their work and includes helpful information on watercraft safety.
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