Scuba divers will work with Dominion Energy to remove trash from Lake Murray.

The Wateree Dive Center divers will work on the floor of the lake Saturday, May 18, 11 am – 3 pm.

“We have a huge appreciation for our lake, and we want to give back to our community by helping to keep our valuable resources clean,” said Andy Ogburn with the Wateree Dive Center. 

Certified divers will meet at Sandy Beach to plunge deep into the lake and collect as much trash as possible. 

Once the garbage is gathered, the divers, friends and family will bag it, and Dominion Energy’s Lake Management team will haul it away.

“We’re pleased to support a group of divers who support our mission of being environmentally conscious and responsible for keeping our waterways healthy and clean,” said Jim Landreth, vice president of Fossil Hydro Operations for Dominion Energy. 

This event in its t3rd year has collected more than 1,000 pounds of trash.

This year’s goal is to remove 1 ton of trash from Lake Murray.