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This year has started out severely different than previous years with two floods causing massive amounts of debris and damage to Claytor Lake in April and into May. This year, unfortunately caught our clean up equipment working above Lowman’s Ferry Bridge causing delays and damage in allowing us to get to the other side of the bridge and continue our work.

We are well aware that this time, unlike previous years, the entire lake was impacted by debris from these floods. Folks have continuously contacted us about the debris and help with their areas.

People who have ordinarily not seen lots of debris have been impacted this year. Ordinarily this is because our clean up crew could get to the debris before it spread further into other areas of the lake. This year was an extreme exception.

Our Clean Up Program has two main mandates in first keeping Public Boat launches and the main channel clear of debris for access and safety of boaters; Then we begin to work on areas for our supporters that are the hardest hit with debris.

We have been working diligently and as swiftly as possible to get to these areas as soon as we can. We have been adding crew members and working on new equipment, as our funding allows, to better aid clean up reach and efficiency.

That’s why it is so important for everyone to help us by donating to The Friends of Claytor Lake so we can keep the props turning and cleaning up.