Volunteers are needed on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, and Wednesday, June 19, 2024!

Goal: To Manage & Enhance Native Aquatic Vegetation in Lake Gaston

LGA volunteers work with the Lake Gaston Weed Control Council, NC State University Cooperative Extension, NC Wildlife Resource Commission, and the VA Department of Wildlife Resources to improve the management of native vegetation in the lake.  Managing the native vegetation is critical to ensure continued lake water quality!

Volunteers are needed to help repair, build, and plant the cages.

Fenced-in areas, called "cages," are used to develop colonies of native vegetation. The cages protect the newly planted native vegetation from being eaten by herbivores, such as turtles and grass carp. Native vegetation provides habitat for fish and wildlife, reduces shoreline erosion, and out-competes invasive/noxious vegetation.

Contact Wally Sayko at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (434)774-0715 or Judy Waters at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (804)387-1124 to volunteer or for additional information.

Workdays are currently planned for Tuesday, June 18, 2024, and Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Additional information will be made available as plans are finalized. Students can receive a letter from NCSU acknowledging volunteer hours!

The Lake Gaston Association, in partnership with the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission, NC State Aquatic Plant Management Program, Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources, Dominion Energy, NC B.A.S.S. and VA B.A.S.S. Conservation have developed a new 5-year Operational Habitat Enhancement Plan for Lake Gaston.(see the plan here)

 This is a commitment by all partners to continue habitat enhancement efforts on Lake Gaston.

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