Mission:

Dedicated to protecting Claytor Lake’s environment for all…

FOCL envisions…

An engaged community that stewards environmental sustainability and enjoyment of Claytor Lake for future generations.

Fuel Our Mission

FOCL’s crew works seasonally to keep public ramps, launch areas, shorelines, docks, main channels and other navigation areas free of floating woody debris.

FOCL is cleaning up Claytor!

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View fullsize Looking for a fun way to give back this Earth Day? We have the perfect excuse to get out on the water! 💚🌎 Visit the Rock House Marina on April 22 and make a donation to the Friends of Claytor Lake and receive a FREE two-hour paddleboard or kayak r
View fullsize Our crew is already hard at work getting ready for the 2026 clean up season 🤩 We are so thankful for our dedicated clean up crew who are putting in the time and effort to make this important work possible. Want to support FOCL’s mission? Don
View fullsize Happy First Day of Spring from FOCL! 🌸 Longer days, warmer weather, and Claytor Lake starting to come back to life… we’ve been waiting for this 🌿 As you head back out to enjoy the lake this season, let’s all do our part to keep
View fullsize The 2025 Claytor Lake Debris Cleanup Report is here! Curious about the impact our cleanup crew made last year? The full 2025 debris cleanup report is now available online at focl.org/debris-clean-ups and highlights the hard work, dedication, and re
View fullsize Pulaski County’s One Bag Challenge has officially kicked off! 📣 Running through June, we encourage our Claytor Lake community to get involved. Here is how it works: ✅Bags, gloves, grabbers, and safety vests are provided ✅VDOT will pick up th
View fullsize Join us for our March FOCL meeting! 🗓 Thursday, March 12 ⏰ 6 PM 📍 Innovation Center in Fairlawn Your voice and involvement matter as we work together to protect and enhance Claytor Lake. Please RSVP by emailing info@focl.org or comment below so
View fullsize 📣 Shoreline Questions? Dock Permits? Need Help Navigating AEP Requirements? Beginning tomorrow, Lisa Hammock with AEP will be available in person at the Pulaski County Administration Building on 3rd Street in downtown Pulaski. When: First and thir
View fullsize 🚤 Boating season is just around the corner! Are you safety ready? The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is offering several FREE Boating Safety Education Courses this spring, and volunteer instructors are also needed! Upcoming class dates
View fullsize Did you know Claytor Lake stretches 21 miles long, covers 4,633 acres, and has over 100 miles of shoreline? It’s not just beautiful, it’s a vital recreational and economic resource for our entire region. Protecting a lake this large take

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