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Volunteers remove 6.5 tons of debris from Lake James shoreline; organizers seek continued support
Summary
Lake James Area Wildlife and Nature Society reported 152 volunteers removed 6.5 tons of litter during its annual cleanup; organizers thanked partners including Lake James State Park and county deputies, and highlighted ongoing parking and management issues at a canoe portage area.
Howard Morgan and Jerry Fantry presented the Lake James Area Wildlife and Nature Society’s annual cleanup report at the June 15 meeting, describing a 22nd‑year event that drew 152 volunteers (97 students and 55 adults) and resulted in 6.5 tons of debris removed from the lake and surrounding roads. The organizers recognized dozens of partner groups, county landfill support for dumpsters, and local businesses that provided equipment and food.
Morgan and Fantry emphasized that much of the heavy lifting (dock floats, styrofoam debris) required donated barges and excavators, and they thanked county deputies who provided water safety. They also raised management concerns about a frequently crowded canoe portage area where cars and unsupervised visitors contribute to recurring trash and public‑safety risks; the speakers asked for continued attention and for Duke Energy and state park partners to follow through with parking management plans.
The board accepted the report and applauded volunteers; organizers asked residents who see remaining debris to contact them for cleanup support.
