Our Work
Together with our 4,500 members, we strive to preserve Lake Lanier's water quality and quantity for everyone who relies on the lake and its watershed to enhance their quality of life.
We work to meet this goal by focusing our programs on these key priority areas.
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Since 1966, we have been working to protect Lake Lanier and its surroundings. We are the voice of citizens around the lake and across the region, striving to represent all aspects and users of the lake including wildlife, fish, homeowners and recreational users. With your help we can continue to preserve and protect this important natural resource.
60th Anniversary Gala
Please join us for LLA’s first-ever gala on Thursday, November 12th, at Lanier Islands Resort. The evening will bring together community leaders and friends of Lake Lanier for dinner, drinks, entertainment, and fundraising in celebration of our shared commitment to the lake.
Purchasing a ticket is more than a fun night out—it’s an investment in the future of Lake Lanier. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for those who would like to make an even greater investment in LLA’s mission and future.
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Latest News
Visit us often for the latest news and updates related to Lake Lanier and the LLA.
Fall 2026 Lake Level Update
LETTER FROM CLYDE MORRIS, LLA VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY We know many of you have questions and concerns about Lake Lanier’s current water levels. With the lake continuing […] Read More
Lanier Islands Resort’s Concerts for a Cause Results
Lanier Islands Resort’s Concerts for a Cause Results in $28k Donation to Two Local Charities While the proverbial curtain has closed on the 2026 Concerts for a Cause series […] Read More
You may have noticed that the Lake Lanier Association is celebrating its 60th anniversary, but have you ever wondered what we’ve accomplished over the past six decades? Take a look at some of the milestones that have shaped our story! 🎉
1966: Founding Year as the Premiere Advocate of Lake Lanier
1988: Inaugural Shore Sweep Cleanup
2000: Water Testing Program Inception
2013: Solar Light Program Launched
2014: Rip Rap Shoreline Protection Began
2014: Abandoned and Derelict Docks & Vessels Team Established
2019: LLA Founded the Lake Lanier Legislative Caucus
2020: The First Life Jacket Loaner Station Broke Ground
2021: LLA played a key legal role in the 1990-2021 Tri-State Water Wars
2022: LLA Refreshed Lake Channel Markers with the Corps of Engineers
2025: Shore Sweep Record Set at 128 Tons of Trash Removed from Lake Lanier
Thanks to our donors, community partners, and volunteers, each milestone reflects our ongoing commitment to a Clean, Full, and Safe Lake Lanier. 🩵
Learn more about our history and impact at lakelanier.org/our-story/. ⬅️ ...
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Wondering if Lake Lanier’s water is safe? 💧 It’s one of the questions we hear most often! Here’s the answer… Absolutely! Lake Lanier’s water quality is just as good as it was 20 years ago!
We began our Water Testing Program in 2000 and have the most extensive year-round Chlorophyll A (algae) testing program on Lake Lanier. Volunteers test 25 sites covering Lanier from Dawson County and the Rowing Venue to near Buford Dam.
This month’s results followed expected trends, with chlorophyll levels lower than the previous month. Want to see the latest results for yourself? Visit lakelanier.org/adopt-a-lake/ to read the September Lake Lanier Index Report! 🔬 ...
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Update! 📣 The last Lunch and Learn of 2026 is now open to the public! 📚
Have you ever wondered about the structure of your dock, what materials matter, and how it can impact Lake Lanier’s water quality? 💧 Here’s your chance to ask the experts!
This is a FREE educational event with lunch provided! It’s a great way to meet fellow boaters, homeowners, and people in your community. 💙
Register here: lakelanier.org/event/lunch-and-learn-the-environmental-impact-of-dock-floats/Our 4th and FINAL Lunch & Learn of the year is coming up! 📚
Join LLA board members and staff for “What’s Floating in Your Water? The Environmental Impact of Dock Floats,” featuring industry leaders from Permafloat.
Learn how dock float design, materials, longevity, and proper disposal can impact our waterways, plus get a Dock Float Health Checklist to help identify potential issues before they become bigger problems.
📅 Wednesday, October 21st from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
📍 Lake Lanier Association Office
Event participants will enjoy lunch courtesy of Permafloat!
Learn more and register at lakelanier.org/events/ ⬅️ ...
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It’s tiiiiime! 🎉 Shore Sweep 2026 final numbers are officially in! 📣
At the hands of over 1,000 volunteers, 110 TONS OF TRASH was collected at LLA’s Lake Lanier Shore Sweep on Saturday, September 19th! 👏
That’s over 2.83 million pounds of trash off of our beloved Lake Lanier in the past 38 years of Shore Sweep. Thank you to ALL the volunteers that helped make this a record-breaking cleanup! We are simply amazed at the work we can accomplish together. ...
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