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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 is 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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Congratulations to FLG's 2023 Doug Odell Scholarship Winners!
The Friends of Lake Glenville are pleased to announce the 2023 winners of the Friends of Lake Glenville Doug Odell Scholarship.
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Duke Energy Announces Tuckasegee River Bypass Release for April 29 & 30, 2023
Duke Energy has scheduled a Tuckasegee River Bypass release below Lake Glenville for Saturday and Sunday, April 29 & 30, 2023.
Read more: Duke Energy Announces Tuckasegee River Bypass Release for April 29 & 30, 2023
In Memoriam: Carol Adams
It is with a heavy heart that we at Friends of Lake Glenville announce the passing of Carol Adams, one of our long-time members and most active participants.
2023 River Bypass Release & Recreation Flow Schedules Announced
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FLG Joins Annual Cashiers Christmas Parade
The year ended with some good old-fashioned fun as we sponsored our first-ever float in the annual Cashiers Christmas Parade, held on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Spearheaded by Board Member Lesley Howard, our entry stood out in the crowd for being the only pontoon boat in the parade!
FLG Receives Glenville Community Development Club Grant
Friends of Lake Glenville is honored to have received a grant from the Glenville Community Development Club. The grant, in the amount of $1000, has been awarded in support of FLG’s Water Quality Program and will help fund our water testing program in 2023.
Read more: FLG Receives Glenville Community Development Club Grant
FLG Scholarships Feature in NC Living Magazine
Entering its 3rd year, FLG's Doug Odell Scholarship Program awards area students money towards their advanced learning at a college of their choice. Now it's gotten a great write-up in the Fall 2022 Issue of NC Living Magazine, courtesy of Silver Creek Real Estate Group. Read on for more information and links.
In Memoriam: Don Hansen
The FLG Board was recently notified about the passing of Don Hansen, one of our longtime members and responsible for the original work on FLG's Water Quality Program. Along with Doug Odell, Don created a program to collect water samples, conduct testing and report on the results. He and Doug along with other volunteers did this for FLG for many years and was instrumental in guiding what is our current program today.
Congratulations to FLG's First-Ever Gala Boat Parade Winners!
Our first-ever Gala Boat Parade celebrating the 25th anniversary of FLG's Fireworks Over Lake Glenville was a huge success! Despite a light rain, more than twenty boats participated. They were greeted by enthusiastic crowds along the shoreline.
Read more: Congratulations to FLG's First-Ever Gala Boat Parade Winners!
FLG Unveils Lake Glenville Watershed Management Plan
Friends of Lake Glenville, in partnership with Equinox Environmental, are pleased to announce that our custom-designed Watershed Management Plan for Lake Glenville is now available. Visionary in its design, this plan furthers our mission to protect and preserve the lake while also providing a roadmap for moving forward, guiding FLG toward a future where our work is proactive rather than reactive.
Read more: FLG Unveils Lake Glenville Watershed Management Plan