I received a message a few days back from a Lake Martin Resource Association member who asked what is being done to protect the natural environment of Lake Martin for future generations.Â
This included over-development, water quality and shoreline erosion. She indicated that she seldom, if ever, saw any articles addressing these very real concerns.
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