The HCPOA & Lake Hartwell Associations Discuss Lake Levels
Attendance turnout was high as the Hart County Property Owners Association (HCPOA) hosted the Lake Hartwell Association (LHA) on the evening of Jan. 15. HCPOA members, LHA members, lakefront property owners, and other community members gathered to hear LHA Vice President Terry Jackson’s presentation on LHA and its work, as well as topics such as recent lake levels. County commissioner Joey Dorsey, Hartwell city councilman Tray Hicks, chief magistrate Thomas Jordan, and Board of Elections chairman Garry Hamilton were also present.
2023 Annual Member Meeting Recap
Join us as we recap the highlights from our 2023 Annual Member Meeting! It was an inspiring evening dedicated to the protection and preservation of the Lake Hartwell watershed. Attendees heard from esteemed speakers, including Col. Ronald J. Sturgeon from the US Army Corps of Engineers, who shared valuable insights on civil projects in the South Atlantic division. We also celebrated Sandy Campbell for her outstanding contributions to our community. Don’t miss out on the exciting details and images from this memorable event—visit our Facebook page to stay connected and engaged with all things LHA!
2023 Splash Away the Trash Weekend Wrap-Up
Join us as we celebrate the success of the 2023 Splash Away the Trash Weekend! This past weekend, dedicated volunteers came together to clean up Lake Hartwell, collecting trash, debris, and even abandoned canoes. Their hard work and commitment to preserving our beautiful lake made a significant impact, and we couldn’t have done it without the support of our amazing community! Want to see the highlights? More pictures are on the way, and we invite you to share your own! Check out our Facebook page for updates and join the movement to keep Lake Hartwell pristine!
Boater Education Bill is New SC Law
The Boater Education Bill championed by two families that lost children through boating accidents is now law. Many organizations, including LHA, assisted in lobbying for the new requirement. The Law requires anyone born after July 1, 2007, to obtain a boaters education card by taking a boating safety course administered o
LHA Provides Sponsorship of the Anderson County Meals on Wheels Charity Run
For the second year LHA was “Three of a kind” sponsor. This year the charity run raised over $110,000 to support their mission of feeding the elderly of Anderson County. LHA provided a handcrafted may of Lake Hartwell as part of our participation. Below are some photos from the event.
LHA Supports Lake Hartwell Partners for Clean Water on Splash Away Trash Event
On Saturday April 22, 2023 over 250 people helped in cleaning up the shoreline and islands of Lake Hartwell. The event was staged from 7 different landings and state parks around the lake. People pitched in and picked up trash and all kinds of abandoned items like metal chairs, tires, and camping debris. Many students […]
USACE Presents at 2022 LHA Annual Member Meeting
Download and view the US Army Corps of Engineers presentation from LHA Annual Member Meeting on September 20, 2022. You can download the presentation as a PDF here. The USACE presentation includes discussion on topics such as: An overview of the Lake Hartwell basin An overview of drought management The current Lake Hartwell basin status […]
What To Do with Those Loose Dock Floats Adrift on the Lake
Recall the write-up in the previous newsletter regarding what to do with loose dock floats? An informative article, but how do you move those things to a Corps ramp? How much trouble is it? Turns out….not much! This article provides tips on moving them yourself. And think of this as providing an ‘excuse’ to get […]
Commercial Developments on Lake Hartwell
Background Anderson County Economic Development has had an interest in developing along the shores of Lake Hartwell for more than 10 years. While prior attempts for development had failed, in 2018 Anderson County officials approached the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) about possibility of recreational redevelopment of Asbury Park and Campground. This resulted in […]
Get to Know the Quality of Water Going to Lake Hartwell
Katie Callahan, Director, CU Center for Watershed Excellence Lake Hartwell is iconic. It is a place of annual family gatherings, evokes memories of childhood fishing trips and that first striper on the line, our place to cool off come summertime, and so much more. In all of its vastness, hidden coves, and 900-miles of shoreline, […]
