Tag: Lake Guntersville

Jackson County state delegation partners with TVA to rid lake of eelgrass — 'This is a severe situation'

On Tuesday, the Jackson County leadership and state lawmakers announced a renewed effort with the Tennessee Vallery Authority to improve the recreational use of Lake Guntersville by ridding the waters of invasive plant species.

Marshall County residents ask ADEM not to permit alleged 'illegal' chert mine near Lake Guntersville; Owner claims to use site for cabin rentals

A land development near Lake Guntersville is causing a stir among local residents who are concerned the site's owner, Anthony Bright, is mining chert without a permit. However, after investigating the site, the Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) found no evidence of any mining operation, though it did cite the owner for other violations.