Our Mission

To protect and enhance the long-term environmental health and natural beauty of Lake James and its watershed

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Help us preserve the Lake James Watershed

We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization completely dependent upon the work and contributions of our volunteers and members.

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Our Programs

LJEA protects the watershed through education, monitoring our watershed, and collaborating with local universities, other non-profits and state and local governments.

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Protecting the Lake James Watershed

Lake James Environmental Association is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1973 to protect Lake James and its watershed.

Lake James and its Watershed-Facts and History

In 2018, LJEA released the State of the Watershed report. The report is the compilation and analysis of years of data from the watershed, which gives us a big picture look at the quality of the water in Lake James and its watershed and the factors that influence water quality here. The report is the basis for LJEA's strategy for the next 10-15 years.

LJEA is updating the State of the Watershed report and as a part of that process we want to hear from you! Take the 2024 Lake James Survey of Public Opinion to have your voice heard on the issues you care about!

State of the Watershed