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October 10, 2007

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Lake Martin Drought Hits The Weather Channel Video

The historically harsh drought that has hit Lake Martin in 2007 has been highlighted by The Weather Channel Network. They sent reporter Julie Martin (no relation) to shoot […]

October 3, 2007

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Lake Martin Marina Spotlight: Real Island Marina

Real Island Marina – one of Lake Martin’s older full service marinas – is located in Elmore County on the southwest side of the lake. It’s […]

September 27, 2007

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Alabama Power Seeks Input To Relicense Martin Dam

Alabama Power owns and operates the hydroelectric Martin Dam, which impounds the Tallapoosa River to create Lake Martin. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) – regulates […]

July 31, 2007

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Lake Martin Drought of 1941 Was Worse than 2007

Lake Martin has been a victim of the 2007 drought that has affected Alabama and much of the southeast. The lake level is down to 480 […]

July 20, 2007

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Gov Riley Declares War On Lake Martin Water Level

Governor Bob Riley has declared war with the Army Corps of Engineers over the Lake Martin Water level. Apparently he is sick of seeing this drought affect […]

July 9, 2007

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You Are A Lake Martin HOBO

Whether you know it or not, you are a Lake Martin HOBO! Some Lake Martin area folks have organized the Lake Martin Home Owners and Boat Owners […]

June 14, 2007

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Russell Lands’ Fireworks Are On, But Don’t Try At Home

Lake Martin’s Fireworks Display on the Fourth of July is one of the best things about the lake area. After years of watching the fireworks show […]

May 31, 2007

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Help Keep Lake Martin Water Level Up

Help! Alabama Power has requested to lower the required stream flow coming from Martin Dam, in an effort to keep the water level on Lake Martin […]