Issue 2•September 2004
If you live on or vacation at Claytor Lake, you know first hand the unique beauty of this body of water
cradled in the mountains of Southwest Virginia. Claytor Lake is a special place, but only through caring
stewardship will it remain that way. Help us maintain and preserve this beautiful place for generations to
come. This monthly e-newsletter serves that purpose. Keeping you informed about the land and water
we care so much about.
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This issue’s content:
1. FOCL Maps of Claytor Lake
2. FOCL and New River Land Trust Promote Conservation.
3. NRLT’s Land & River Revel
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1. FOCL Maps of Claytor Lake
They’ve arrived! We appreciate your patience during the wait but we’re sure you’ll
find it was worth it. Purchase your copy (or copies) at any of the following fine
establishments:  

• Bryson’s General Store • Cedar Cove Market & Campground • Claytor Lake Inn •
• Claytor Lake State Park • Comfort Inn • Conrad Brothers Boat Docks • Days Inn •
• El Rancho • Exxon Express Stop • Hampton Inn • Holiday Inn Express •
• Lancer Travel Plaza • Motel 8 • New River Sports • Pulaski Express Stop •
• R&R Service • S&D Lakeside Marine • Sentry Food Mini Mart/Dairy Queen •
• Shop EZ Claytor Lake • Shop EZ Dublin • Sleep Inn & Suite •
• Sportsman Bait & Tackle • Striper’s Landing/Rock House Marina •
• Town Center True Value Hardware •

Remember the FOCL Map of Claytor Lake helps support the work we do.


                                    


The State Park and dam.

Details on the map include a GPS Grid, underwater structures, fish structures,
water depths, area names, facility listings, ramps, marinas and much more.


Suitable for framing.

You can also purchase for $20, maps rolled into a handy tube that are perfect for
mounting. Keep Claytor Lake in front of you at home or in the office!


Assembling the maps.

Dean Jackson, Alan Stratton, Mike Spraker, Ron Powers, Laura Bullard, and Ranny
Akers put together the maps at the August FOCL Board meeting while in the back
Bill Cunningham and Darla Tucker discuss FOCL business.

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2. FOCL and the NRLT Promote Conservation.
The Friends of Claytor Lake, the New River Land Trust, and four other farm and
conservation organizations are partners in a $4,000 grant to promote conservation
of farmlands and forests in the New River region. This grant will help finance
landowner outreach and education as part of a continuing effort to protect the
scenic viewshed, the rural heritage, and open space for recreation and wildlife
habitat along Claytor Lake and throughout the New River watershed.

By pooling resources and contacts, the six partner agencies intend to spread the
word about easements through community meetings, meeting 1-on-1 with local
landowners and partnering with state agencies such as the Virginia Outdoors
Foundation and the Department of Forestry.  The landowner meetings will share
information on conservation options, including how a conservation easement can
save open space and farmland while producing cash from generous state tax
credits. Anyone who would like to be involved is encouraged to contact the Land
Trust office at [540] 951-1704 or nrlt@newriverlandtrust.org.

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3. New River Land Trust’s “Land and River Revel”
Every fall, the New River Land Trust throws a party to celebrate the land they’ve
helped to save and the landowners, members, donors and friends who support
the NRLT’s work.

   WHERE:  The Inn at Riverbend in Pearisburg, Giles County
   WHEN:  Sunday, September 19th from 2 to 5 pm
   COST:  Free of charge

    BONUS ADVENTURE:  River Float Trip under the navigation of Shawn Hash
    and Tangent Outfitters. Meet at the Inn at 12 noon for this fun trip down the
    New River. A $25 fee will be charged to cover the cost of this trip.

So come and mingle with friends, learn about land conservation or lean back in a
rocking chair and admire the unbeatable view with the NRLT on a beautiful fall
afternoon. Special thanks go to Innkeepers Linda and Lynn Hayes for hosting the
event.

Contact the Land Trust office at [540] 951-1704 to make your reservations.
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Thanks for your support of FOCL and Claytor Lake. http://www.focl.org


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