Two Groups Working for the Betterment of Lake Martin

There are now two member-driven groups working at full strength for the betterment of Lake Martin: Lake Martin Home Owners and Boat Owners (HOBOs) and the Lake Martin Resource Association (LMRA).

The HOBOs were officially formed in June of 2007, and since that time, have well over 2,000 members. The HOBOs goals for 2008, as determined by its members, are to: push for the raising of winter water levels, doing necessary legwork to receive an OAW designation from ADEM, representing the HOBO membership during the Martin Dam relicensing project and gaining better control of 'good development' and shoreline management practices. Membership dues are $15 individual, $25 family, $50 standard business and $100 supporting business. The HOBOs can be found online at: http://www.lakemartin.org.

The Lake Martin Resource Association (LMRA) was formed in 1970 to deal with low water levels on Lake Martin. In the last three years, LMRA has remained relatively quiet, but that's about to change. LMRA is in the process of revitalizing itself with a new president (J. Charles Borden), a new board, a new appeal for membership and a raft of new projects to benefit people who enjoy the lake. Individual memberships are $25 and family memberships are $40. For more information, email LMRA at lmra@lmrainfo.com.