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Keep Norris Blue
Water Quality Initiative
Prevention is far better than remediation
NLPA has completed 12-month water testing on Norris Lake in 2023 and 2024.
Current water testing protocol calls for water testing to be completed at least quarterly. To stay ahead of potential Norris Lake pollution issues data is shared with TDEC state experts.
To date all samples have been within acceptable levels
Volunteers Making a Difference
In the past, NLPA has assisted Norris Lake Project (NLP) with general trash removal on both lake and land around the Norris Lake community.
​In 2024 and 2025, the NLPA has spearheaded new efforts for large surface debris removal, which includes concrete docks (that weigh thousands of pound), Styrofoam, barrels, and tires .
Many thanks for GoFundMe contributions, and the hard work of our volunteers
In 2023 the NLPA completed the removal of one derelict boat. In 2026 NLPA has completed the 2024 promised removal of two abandoned houseboats (two boats of 30+ feet). Keeping with our continued commitment to the betterment of Norris Lake, NLPA has taken on a new project: The NLPA/Litter Gitter team has prepped another boat from the Sunset Bay community shores to be floated off the water in the 2026 spring season.
Community Education
Our Choices Matter
The NLPA documented best practices for anyone that wants to understand what they can do to reduce lake containments.
The NLPA worked with the East Tennessee Environmental Educators (ETEE) to install two signs near the Sunset Bay marina sharing helpful information about invasive species and what can be done to stop the spread.
