News Why Sandy Creek is Muddy by Betsy Iler Apr 27, 2023 Alarm sounded this week when an aerial photo was posted on Lake Martin Boaters Facebook page showing unusually muddy water in an odd configura…
News Featured Alabama Power extends Lake Martin summer lake level By William Marlow Multimedia ReporterUpdated Aug 2, 2025 Summer will last a little longer at Lake Martin as Alabama Power is extending the lake’s summer pool into the fall.
+2 News Flood control vs Rule curve Betsy Iler Mar 7, 2022 Don’t be discouraged this time of year when the water level on Lake Martin rises after a big rain event only to fall again a few days later. T…
News Featured What Really Happens on Plug Day Feb 29, 2020 Midnight on March 1 is the day on which Martin Dam’s operators begin to raise the lake level to summer pool. Though this date is affectionatel…
News Featured Volunteers have fun with cleanup By Carmen Rodgers Nov 1, 2019 With cold temps and sharp winds to contend with, volunteers with the Lake Martin Resource Association gathered at Wind Creek State Park early …
News This year may be first for high water through October By Staff Reports Sep 6, 2017 Can you believe it? We may be able to enjoy higher lake levels this fall, maybe until Oct. 15. Wow! With the fall extension, weekend visitors…
News CACC students paint to educate on water quality By Cliff Williams Aug 16, 2017 New artwork is springing up on the Central Alabama Community College campus in an effort to help educate students about water runoff.
Archives Grab A Paddle When It Rains By Betsy IlerUpdated Aug 7, 2025 The Coosa River’s Moccasin Gap isn’t the only place to find great water life in Elmore County. Eight local paddlers last month ventured down t…
Archives Grab A Paddle When It Rains By Betsy Iler Jun 23, 2016 The Coosa River’s Moccasin Gap isn’t the only place to find great water life in Elmore County. Eight local paddlers last month ventured down t…
