Mother Nature has been good to us this winter and spring with an abundance of rain. Although the lake is rising nicely, the southeastern states are still in drought conditions. Many of the rivers, lakes and wells are still below normal levels. As the population continues to shift to the sunbelt it puts an even bigger strain on our most important natural resource...our water supply.

As the drought took its toll in the southeast, water disputes between Georgia & North Carolinia and Georgia & Florida have ensued. Each state is responsible for developing their water management plan and it needs to be in line with the federal government. Presently South Carolina has some laws that cover some water usage but it is fragmented and difficult to enforce. What is needed is a comprehensive water use law that is managed by one group and has some teeth.

Mike Massey from Lake Hartwell Association is working to that end. He is working with the SC House of Representatives to pass (H4393) SC Statewide Management Act which is in regard to surface water and Inter Basin Transfer. LMA has invited Mike to speak at our next public meeting on April 22nd at the Lexington High School. It will be a very informative and educational discussion.

Holly Jones from the Riverbanks Zoo will also be speaking at the Lexington meeting and always has exciting things to show us. You won't want to miss her presentation.

Make sure to order your tickets for the Pontoon Tour of Homes coming in May. The homes are lovely and the boat ride should be spectacular this time of year.

The LMA Board of Directors continues working hard to make your voices heard during the relicensing process.