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For news & information from 2018 onwards, please visit our Latest News section. Historical records prior to 2018 are featured below
Water Quality Reports
Water Quality Reports of Lake Glenville are currently provided on a quarterly basis courtesy of Equniox Environmental. Other reporting is conducted by FLG members and volunteers.
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News & Information
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New Quarterly Water Report Released - Q4 2018
Evaluation of Pollution Sources to Lake Glenville
by Kimberlee K Hall, PhD, Environmental Health Program
Western Carolina University
Summary: Chemical and microbial analysis of water samples collected at Lake Glenville area sites help to characterize water quality in relation to potential sources of water pollution. Overall water quality, as evidenced by data collected on December 6, 2018, is acceptable but there is evidence to suggest the influence of soil erosion and runoff events on water quality.
Fish Stocking Lake Glenville
As part of the FLG's multi-pronged approach to preserving and protecting Lake Glenville, we have undertaken several restocking campaigns aimed at maintaining and potentially improving the fishing opportunities on the lake. Read on to learn more and see a video of the release!
The Lake Scene: A Look Back at 2018 Real Estate
Welcome to our new monthly web series! The Lake Scene will feature news, updates and topics of interest presented by special guests, including FLG Sponsors, Members and experts in particular topics relevant to the lake.
Notice of Formation of Nominating Committee
Re: Appointment of an FLG Board Nominating Committee
Big Fish Stories from Lake Glenville
Former Board member Larry Lively recently caught this 5lb smallmouth bass in Lake Glenville! He released it back into the lake so somebody else could catch it again. What a trooper!
Can you top this one? If so, send your pictures in to
Presidents Past & Present Meet at FLG's Annual Meeting
We held our annual meeting breakfast on Saturday, August 4th at Cornucopia restaurant. In addition to the ususal business, we were thrilled to have a number of our wonderful Presidents, both past and present, in attendance.
Read more: Presidents Past & Present Meet at FLG's Annual Meeting
In Memorium
Robert L. Shuey
It is with great sadness that we remember our friend Bob Shuey, of Signal Ridge Marina.
Bob was an integral part of the fabric of Lake Glenville and he and his family have been great supporters of Friends of Lake Glenville. Our deepest sympathy to Mary, Don, Dan and the rest of the family. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date at Grace Community Church in Cashiers.
For more information, please visit this link.
FLG Makes a Clean Sweep of Lake at 2018 Annual Lake Clean-Up Event
Despite rainy weather forecast in the afternoon, the day dawned brightly with lots of sun and good prospects for the removal of a lot of debris and logs caused by the recent heavy rainfall and high water levels. That didn't stop the FLG crew, though!
Read more: FLG Makes a Clean Sweep of Lake at 2018 Annual Lake Clean-Up Event
PSA: Lake Levels After the Rains & Annual Lake Clean-Up
Many members have asked questions about the very high lake levels that have resulted from the recent heavy rainfall. Our liaisons at Duke have provided the following explanation of how the lake and dam are being managed:
Read more: PSA: Lake Levels After the Rains & Annual Lake Clean-Up
The Many Wonders of Lake Glenville-High Falls Trail and Recreational Water Releases
One of the most spectacular sights around Lake Glenville is the scheduled recreational release of water from the dam. The 2018 season's scheduled recreational releases from Lake Glenville are June 9, July 14, July 28, August 11, and August 25 between the hours of 10 AM to 4 PM.
Read more: The Many Wonders of Lake Glenville-High Falls Trail and Recreational Water Releases