Mission:

Dedicated to protecting Claytor Lake’s environment for all…

FOCL envisions…

An engaged community that stewards environmental sustainability and enjoyment of Claytor Lake for future generations.

FOCL is cleaning up Claytor!

FOCL’s crew works seasonally to keep public ramps, launch areas, shorelines, docks, main channels and other navigation areas free of floating woody debris.

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View fullsize Kids Fish Day was a splashin’ success! 🎣 We had an un-fish-gettable time today with so many smiling faces, first catches, and unforgettable memories on the water. Thanks to everyone who came out, cast a line, and made it an awesome day for our
View fullsize 🌸 Happy Mother’s Day from FOCL! 🌸 Today, we celebrate all the incredible moms who nurture, care for, and inspire us, whether at home, in the community, or on the lake. 💙 Thank you for everything you do, and for showing us the importance o
View fullsize 📣 You’re Invited! Join us for the Friends of Claytor Lake May Meeting. 🗓 Thursday, May 8 🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Conference Room at the Innovation Center, Fairlawn 🍽 Free Dinner Provided and everyone is welcome! Bring a friend and get involved i
View fullsize Meet two of FOCL’s clean-up heroes! 🔧💪Caught in action replacing excavator barge sideboards damaged during debris removal after Hurricane Helene, this crew doesn’t stop when the work gets tough. No matter the weather or challenge, FOCL
View fullsize FOCL Board Member Spotlight 📣 Meet Laura Bullard. Born in Radford, Laura moved often growing up thanks to her father’s Navy service—but Claytor Lake was always “home.” Holidays and summers on the family farm sparked a lifel
View fullsize Happy #EarthDay 🌎🌱 from FOCL! Today, we’re reminded of our mission - dedicated to protecting Claytor Lake’s environment for all 🌊 #FOCL #FriendsofClaytorLake #EarthDay2025 #LoveWhereYouLive
View fullsize Did You Know? 🤔🌊 Since its founding in 1992, FOCL has removed over 73,000 tons of woody debris from Claytor Lake! 🚤 That’s thousands of truckloads of logs, branches, and driftwood cleared to keep boating areas safe and shorelines clean. 💙
View fullsize Pulaski County Kids Fish Day is BACK! 🎣🛶🌊 Join us on Saturday, May 10, from 7 AM to 12 PM for a fun-filled day of fishing with the kids! 📍 Camp Powhatan BSA (2600 Mac Creek Road, Hiwassee, VA) Children 15 and under can fish for stocked trout a
View fullsize Springtime at Claytor Lake is Magical! 🌷🌊 📸 As the weather warms up, we want to see your best lake views! Tag us in your photos or drop them in the comments to celebrate the beauty of Claytor Lake. ☀️🚤 💙 Love Claytor Lake? Help us keep it clea

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FOCL Point Magazine

FOCL Point Magazine is your annual update for all things FOCL and Claytor Lake