News & Information

Water quality samples were collected from Lake Glenville at seven (7) locations. Five of the locations are in coves near the outlet of major streams within the watershed: Mill Creek, Hurricane Creek, Norton Creek, Glenville Creek, and Pine Creek. These creeks are also routinely sampled for a suite of water quality parameters, increasing the knowledge and understanding of the specific issues of the watershed, such as identifying potential sources of pollutants which may be degrading water quality.

Read more: Water Quality Report - March 2025

Friends of Lake Glenville established the Doug Odell Scholarship Program to encourage and support our local community by offering an educational scholarship to graduating high school seniors. Each year, scholarships are awarded to one graduating senior in good standing from both Blue Ridge Early College (BREC) and Summit Charter School, as well as to one returning FLG Scholarship winner, if they qualify. All candidates and their families receive a complimentary 1-year Basic membership (a $50 value) to FLG just for applying.

This year’s field was highly competitive, with three (3) candidates applying from Blue Ridge Early College and six (6) candidates from Summit Charter School. Please join FLG in congratulating and honoring this year’s Doug Odell Scholarship recipients.

Read more: Congratulations to FLG's 2025 Doug Odell Scholarship Winners!

Between the August 2024 and December 2024 samplings of water quality for Lake Glenville, Western North Carolina was heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. Here is a brief discussion of some of the impacts.

Read more: Hurricane Helene Impact Report on Lake Glenville

Water quality sampling occurred at six sites within the Lake Glenville watershed on 12/17/24. All sites were located as close as possible to sites sampled in previous monitoring years; the location for the Glenville Creek sample was again sampled downstream at its standard location.

Read more: Water Quality Report: December 2024

We were thrilled to participate in Cashiers' annual Christmas Parade for the third year in a row. Under sunny skies, 50 degree temps, and the creative direction of FLG Board member and Parade Chairperson Lesley Howard, our entry also took home the Santa's Sleigh Award.

Read more: FLG Promotes Our Mission & Takes Home Award at Cashiers Christmas Parade

The following river bypass releases and recreation flow schedules have been announced for the West Fork Tuckasegee River.

Read more: 2025 River Bypass Release & Recreation Flow Schedules Announced

Water quality samples were collected from Lake Glenville at seven (7) locations on August 1 and August 7, 2024. Five of the locations are in coves near the outlet of major streams within the watershed: Mill Creek, Hurricane Creek, Norton Creek, Glenville Creek, and Pine Creek. These creeks are also routinely sampled for a suite of water quality parameters, increasing the knowledge and understanding of the specific issues of the watershed, such as identifying potential sources of pollutants which may be degrading water quality.

Read more: Water Quality Report: August 2024

Water quality sampling occurred at six sites within the Lake Glenville watershed on 05/20/24. All sites were located as close as possible to sites sampled in previous monitoring years; the location for the Glenville Creek sample was again sampled downstream at its standard location.

Read more: Water Quality Report: May 2024

The Friends of Lake Glenville have been following up with Duke Energy and Jackson County Public Health to understand the reasons behind the closure of the Beach Access this past Friday, July 26, 2024. E Coli testing showed elevated levels of bacteria. This appears attributable to people visiting the beach and feeding wildlife, geese & ducks at the beach area.

This is only the second time elevated levels have been recorded at the beach access since 2015. Testing occurs weekly during summer season.

Results reviewed this afternoon show a return to normal levels and beach access has been resumed.

Simple activities, causing wildlife to gather in concentrated areas can have unintended consequences.  We will be working with Duke Energy and NC Wildlife to install signage to minimize these activities.

Please work with us to keep our Lake safe in all aspects.

Please note that Duke Energy has posted signs at the Pine Creek Access Area that read: “Warning: Unsafe for Swimming. Swimming in this area is not recommended. Bacteria testing indicates levels of contamination that may be hazardous to your health. This advisory affects areas within 200ft. of this sign.” Duke Energy has also posted the following on their website “the swim beach is closed until further notice due to water quality testing results."

Duke Energy has not provided any details regarding this testing to us or the community. We do not know if this contamination is only limited to the beach area or more widespread in the lake. Duke will retest the water at the access area on Monday July 29th and we will post further information/advisories at that point.

In conflict with Duke Energy’s test results, The Watershed Association of the Tuckasegee River posted sample results from the Pine Creek Access area today (7/27/24) and the water “met water quality standards”.

We will continue to keep you updated as we learn the facts.