The mission of the Virginia Lakes and Watersheds Association is to promote and educate the public on good lake and watershed management, encourage sustainable stormwater management practices and protect the welfare of lakes and other water resources within the Commonwealth.  The purposes for which this Association is organized are as follows:

• To promote good lake and reservoir management and the general welfare in lake ownership or management organizations.
• To promote sound storm water management practices on a watershed basis.
• To disseminate information to the membership which will tend to improve the policies of lake and watershed management organizations.
• To disseminate information to the membership regarding governmental developments in the field.
• To promote and represent the Association in the development of research and standards for lake and other water resource management.
• To seek enforcement of laws which affect lakes and other water resources and watersheds.
• To promote the welfare of lake and other water resource and watershed management interests in any other ways which may be deemed appropriate by the Board of Directors.

Get to Know the VLWA.

We invite you to explore our website and learn more about conservation of Virginia's natural watersheds and floodplains and lakes.

• Meet our Board of Directors, read our Bylaws, and browse our current Meeting Minutes.
• Learn about our annual Virginia Water Conference, and how you can become a sponsor for the event.
• Become a member of the VLWA and receive a number of benefits, including the VLWA newsletter and voting rights, plus networking support with lake and water professionals in the Commonwealth.
• Learn more about our annual scholarship to support college-bound students interested in pursuing careers in biology, ecology, and conservation.
• Contact us today with your questions.