Friends of Dale Hollow Lake

Friends

Dale Hollow Lake has long held a reputation as one of the nation’s most pristine bodies of water. Such a designation doesn’t happen by accident though. A lake needs a community of people who look out for its well-being, and Friends of Dale Hollow Lake was created to do just that.

“We no doubt have the cleanest lake of its size in the United States,” said Friends of Dale Hollow Lake President Toni Johnson. “Our goal is to do our part to keep it that way.”

As active participants in conserving and protecting the lake, the group helps with trail maintenance, eagle watches, and lakeshore cleanup. Their efforts support the Army Corps of Engineers in its stewardship of the lake.

“Being a member is very rewarding,” Johnson said. “Feeling the pride in helping to preserve the lake is immeasurable.”

Membership currently stands at about 50 people, and is a great way to make new friends and strengthen community bonds.

“We are very excited about the future,” Johnson said. “Moving forward, it’s vital that the next generation continue the work that Friends of Dale Hollow Lake have started,” Johnson said, “and we have no doubt that will happen. We’re very excited about the future.”

Friends of Dale Hollow Lake is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and conserving the lake. Membership is open to all. For more information or to activate your membership, visit www.friendsofdalehollowlake.com and fill out the membership application.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts its Eagle Watch Tour each winter on the third and fourth Saturdays of January. Friends of Dale Hollow Lake is also on-hand for the annual event. For more information or to make reservations, call (931) 243-3136.

Photo to right middle: Representatives from the Army Corps of Engineers attend a presentation at the Livington-Overton County Chamber of Commerce. From left, Tim Dunn, Amber Jones, Bob Sneed, Toni Johnson (Friends of Dale Hollow Lake president) , Stephen Beason, and Jimmy Carter.

Friends of Dale Hollow Lake members participate in lake shore clean-up. Friends of Dale Hollow Lake members work to repair one of the foot bridges on the Accordion Trail.

Hilham student Jamie Lancaster took first place in the 75th anniversary of Dale Hollow Lake coloring contest. On hand to congratulate her are, from left: Carolyn Oldfather (Friends of Dale Hollow Lake), Jamie Lancaster, Toni Johnson (Friends of Dale Hollow Lake), and Kim Dillon, Hilham principal.

Visit Friends of Dale Hollow Lake at www.friendsofdalehollowlake.com