Since 2023, NLPA volunteers have gathered and tested water samples from designated areas on Norris Lake. The testing results (average of the sites) are published, and provided to our specialist contacts. Water Testing 2023 Results Go Back Keeping Ahead of Problems Click on image to launch PDF Version (downloadable and easier to Read) Water Testing is dependent on Norris Lake water levels.

Email, Facebook, phone number for the Norris Lake Protection Alliance/NLPA/Keep Norris Blue Keep Norris Blue Go Back Please Donate Thank you for your support! We rely entirely on the generosity of donations and the talent of our volunteers to continue our mission. Your contributions make a real difference and help us achieve our goals. Together, we can create a positive impact in community! Tax Free Donations: Make check payable to "NLPA" P.O. Box 27 Sharps Chapel, TN 37866

This page provides educational links for all interested in what they can do individually to keep Norris Lake healthy through proper lawn, dock and boat care. Make a Positive Impact on Norris Lake Go Back Lawn Care Whether you live on the ridge or lakeshore, what is applied to the surfaces WILL run off into the lake. If you choose to fertilize, consider phosphorus free products. Read More Dock Care Pest Control Read More Learn how to repels spiders, wasps, hornets, boxelders, Asian Beetles, and several other nuisance insects from your dock. Environmentally Safe Cleaning Products Your dock’s surrounding waters are home to marine life that needs protection during cleaning processes. Furthermore, it’s crucial not to pollute them with motor oil, lubricants, or other substances—one pint can pollute an acre! Utilizing appropriate cleaning solutions and wastewater collection systems is paramount to prevent your lake, river, or bay from becoming polluted with harmful chemicals that could threaten its surrounding ecosystem. Dock Care and Safe Cleaning options More Info on Cleaning Docks Safer Choice / US EPA Boat Care Boats are the most common way for invasive species to contaminate lakes. Clean, drain and treat your boat and trailer if you take it from on body of water to another. Read More Stop Algae Blooms Many lakes around the country - and the communities that rely on them for recreation and economic benefit - have begun to watch more closely what chemicals enter the water. Ammonia and phosphorus are just two of the chemicals causing concerns - but it’s one that is found in many everyday household cleaners. They can often be found in dish soap, laundry detergent and common multi-purpose cleaners. If too much phosphorus or ammonia enter a lake, it can cause health concerns for both humans and aquatic life. Both substances can increase nutrient pollution, which could lead to algae blooms and the depletion of oxygen in the water. Other chemicals and cleaning agents can be toxic and directly harm aquatic organisms or people who use a lake or river as a source for recreation activities. Some other chemicals to avoid include bleach, chlorine bleach, triclosan, petroleum solvents and phthalates. Always read product descriptions to check for these potentially harmful ingredients. When deciding what types of cleaners to use, check to be certain the product you use does not contain phosphorus - or any other chemical that may be banned by officials overseeing the waterbody. Find and use a biodegradable, phosphate-free cleaner with a neutral pH to clean your dock. Again, a good source for recommended safe products can be found at the EPA website. Download

Changing legislation regarding allowable dock materials has resulted in increased lake pollution. Recognizing this as a growing problem, the NLPA, with generous donations and the work of volunteers, has expanded Norris lake cleanup efforts to also include the removal of multiple concrete dock sections found on various shorelines. Large Debris Removal Go Back Taking a bite out of Pollution Another Successful Norris Lake Cleanup! Thank you all volunteers. On Saturday March 21 the Sunset Bay Mariner's Club held a lake clean up. There were over 30 volunteers who collected 24 tires, 6-55 gallon drums and filled a 30 cubic yard dumpster with trash. The Norris Lake Protection Alliance (NLPA) and Litter Gitter supported this effort by providing boats and personnel to haul people to the clean up sites, and all the collected trash back to the marina. In addition, Norris Lake Project provided trash bags and gloves for the volunteers. It was a very successful day! Unfortunately, there is always more trash out there. We encourage everyone to pick up trash whenever you are out on the lake, because it takes all of us to Keep Norris Blue! IMG_2460 IMG_2464 IMG_2455 IMG_2460 1/5 This takes effort and we are thankful for all our volunteers! The NLPA has expanded lake cleanup efforts to also include the removal of multiple concrete dock sections found on various shorelines. What we have Accomplished Extraction of a shoreline grounded structure weighing thousands of pounds Towing it to a location where the concrete could be broken up, steel frame dissected, and foam flotation removed and disposed of responsibly Location and extraction of enough abandoned Styrofoam flotation blocks to fill a 20’ cargo trailer The load was then towed to a land fill for disposal More Pictures....November 2025

Since 2023, NLPA volunteers have gathered and tested water samples from designated areas on Norris Lake. The testing results (average of the sites) are published, and provided to our specialist contacts. Water Testing 2025 Results Go Back Keeping Ahead of Problems Click on image to launch PDF (downloadable and easier to read) Water Testing is dependent on Norris Lake water levels.

Derelict Boat Removal Complete Go Back The work on this project is now complete! Another 8,000 lbs. of trash and 11,440 lbs. of scrap metal out has been removed from Norris Lake! A big thank you to all of our great supporters (GoFundMe and others) who financially enabled us to completely remove (2) abandoned houseboats located on the Norris shorelines across from Hickory Star Marina. We would also thank Norris Lake Litter Gitter and Jacksboro Metals for both the labor and donations that significantly added to this work. All waste was hauled across the lake to the Hickory Star Marina parking lot and loaded in a 30 yd. dumpster. The waste material didn't fill the 30 yd. dumpster so the NLPA/Litter Gitter crew took the opportunity to locate and haul Styrofoam from the islands to fill it to the rim. All salvaged steel was hauled across the lake and piled in the Hickory Star Marina parking lot where it was loaded and hauled by Jacksboro Metals. These pictures show the empty sites of the abandoned boats and the additional trash that was removed from Norris Lake. 1/1 We would like to extend our sincere appreciation to those who contributed to our GoFundMe Contributions helped address the additional materials, tools, and fuel needed to remove the boats. Other equipment and tools were provided by the three volunteers who diligently worked on this project. 2025 the Work Continues BEFORE before boat3 boat 3 start boat 2 Start before boat3 1/3 Almost There current boat2 Boat 3 Current Boat 2 Current current boat2 1/5 Fully Recovered in 2023

The Norris Lake Protection Alliance (NLPA - Keep Norris Blue) is a non-profit environmental preservation group serving the Norris Lake community through education, water testing, surface trash removal and sunken boat debris removal. News from NLPA News from NLPA News from NLPA News from NLPA See our donations at work! Many thanks for the community donations we have used cover the operating expenses for our dedicated boat (operated in partnership with Litter Gitters https://norrislakelittergitter.com/ ). With water levels now low enough, work on large debris removal has once again commenced.

The NLPA worked with the East Tennessee Environmental Educators (ETEE) to install two signs near the Sunset Bay Marina. The signs have information about invasive species and how you can help stop the spread of invasive species in lakes. Invasives and Watercraft Story Go Back Nov 20, 2023 The NLPA worked with the East Tennessee Environmental Educators (ETEE) The NLPA worked with the East Tennessee Environmental Educators (ETEE) to install two signs near the Sunset Bay Marina. One sign is located at the entrance to the boat ramp and the other near the entrance onto the Sunset Bay Marina. The signs have information about invasive species and how you can help stop the spread of invasive species in lakes. Inspecting and properly cleaning your watercraft before and after you put it in the lake is vital to keeping the lake free of invasive species. It is important that you also make sure our guests who bring their watercraft to the lake also understand these guidelines. It takes all of us to do our part to help keep the lake clean and allow everyone to enjoy it for years to come. The signs were designed and installed by the East Tennessee Environmental Educators (ETEE) and the Norris Lake Protection Alliance (NLPA). They were paid for through a grant obtained by the ETEE from the East Tennessee Development District. If you have any questions or would like to support ongoing efforts to keep Norris blue, please contact us.

Details the NLPAs contributions to the ongoing health of Norris lake, with links to the latest water testing results, surface trash and derelict boat removal, and links to helpful information on what community members can do to curb pollution from entering our waterways. Keep Norris Blue Things We Do Go Back Water Quality Initiative Water Testing Prevention is far better than remediation NLPA has completed 12-month water testing on Norris Lake since 2023, and continues as a core NLPA activity. 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 See Results Surface Trash Removal 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. Since 2024, the NLPA has spearheaded new efforts for large surface debris removal, which includes concrete docks (that weigh thousands of pound), Styrofoam, barrels, and tires . These efforts continue with our partnership with Litter Gitters, and our donated boat. Read More Many thanks for financial 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 once water levels allow. See our Efforts in Pictures Derelict Boat Removal Community Education Our Choices Matter The NLPA documented best practices for anyone that wants to understand what they can do to reduce lake containments. Lawn, Dock, Boat Care Help Reduce Invasive Species 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. Full Story

Our interaction with TDEC and a UT environmental specialist has proven the populated areas have regular algae issues. Why...How we care for our lawns, gardens, and docks are creating issues in the lake. Whether you live on the ridge or lakeshore, what is applied on the surface WILL run off into the lake. This page contains helpful information for all community members on proper lawn care. Lawn, Garden Care Riparian Buffers Go Back What we do Makes a Difference Download Download Algae blooms in freshwater lakes are typically caused by an excess of nutrients, Particularly phosphorus and nitrogen in the water. These nutrients can come from various sources, including fertilizer, agricultural runoff, and sewage discharge. Some forms of algae are simply messy, while other forms are a health risk to our pets and family members. Our interaction with TDE and UT environmental specialists has proven the populated areas have regular algae issues. Why… how we care for our lawns, gardens, and docks are creating issues in the lake. Whether you live on the ridge or lakeshore, what is applied on the surface WILL run off into the lake. What can we control? Lawn care Don’t fertilize If we choose to fertilize, please consider products that are phosphorus free Be conservative in the density of the application Limit the number of applications per year What can we control? Gardens Don’t fertilize. Use natural supplements and bio-friendly alternatives Be conservative in the use of all growth enhancers, they have the same impact on algae Limit the use of or avoid weed and pest control chemicals Support information: Sunset Bay website “Living In Sunset Bay" www.sunsetbaypoa.com/helpful-links-1/ Those who live on the lake shore, please consider planting a riparian strip of long rooted native grasses to manage erosion and filter lawn runoff Additional Resources: Riparian Buffer Handbook What can we control? Riparian Buffers to Protect our Lake Download Article

Since 2023, NLPA volunteers have gathered and tested water samples from designated areas on Norris Lake. The testing results (average of the sites) are published, and provided to our specialist contacts. Water Testing 2024 Results Go Back Keeping Ahead of Problems Click on image to launch PDF (downloadable and easier to read) Water Testing is dependent on Norris Lake water levels.

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