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As we begin 2026, I want to express my deepest gratitude to our community and dedicated members. Your unwavering support ensures that our mission to preserve and protect Lake Murray remains a top priority, fostering good stewardship for generations to come.
To better serve you, the Lake Murray Association (LMA) is committed to the following strategic goals:
- Member Value & Experience: We are focused on enhancing member value and optimizing the membership experience to improve retention across all four counties (Lexington, Richland, Newberry, and Saluda).
- Organizational Growth: By year’s end, we will finalize a 24-member Board of Directors with equitable regional representation and fully onboarded committees to oversee governance and operations.
- Modernized Communication: To build trust and mitigate misinformation, we are upgrading our website, launching a new messaging service, and increasing social media engagement by January 2027.
- Strategic Alliances: We are building a Strategic Alliance Program to partner with businesses and government bodies, pooling resources to strengthen our collective voice.
- Environmental Advocacy: We continue to facilitate the coalition to save the Bomb Island Purple Martin Roost through urgent erosion control and are partnering with Dominion Energy to support the long-term FERC re-licensing of the Saluda Hydroelectric Project.
Thank you for standing with us as we protect the “Jewel of the Midlands.”
James R. Rund
President, Lake Murray Association