Lake LU facilities to close for construction, fishing access restricted

厂迟辞谤测:听Betsy Compton

The 乐播传媒 Board of Trustees approved at its June 1 quarterly meeting proposed construction plans for facilities at Lake LU for its new fishing team, which will begin competing this year. 

The project includes construction of boat pavilions at the lakefront near Lake Drive to house approximately 50 student anglers鈥� boats.

鈥淲e are excited to see this program take shape and welcome an incredible roster of anglers who will compete for 乐播传媒,鈥� said 乐播传媒 President Dr. Todd G. Fritch. 鈥淲e are making strategic investments in our campus to attract and retain students and provide unique opportunities for them to excel in the classroom and in the extracurriculars that showcase their talents.鈥�

When construction begins in July, public access to Lake LU will be restricted to aide in safety. This includes closure of the picnic areas, pavilions, and the beach, as well as public/recreational fishing on Lake LU. During construction, Lake LU will not be open for public boats or fishing access from any location around the lake perimeter.

The project also includes renovation of the two buildings adjacent to Lake LU to serve as the new fishing team鈥檚 clubhouse and a meeting space for 乐播传媒鈥檚 new Outdoor Fellows Program. 

鈥淭hese expansions and additions represent continued growth in student recreational and learning opportunities across campus facilities,鈥� Fritch said. 鈥淟ake LU has long been a point of pride for our campus, and strengthening the opportunities that it provides to our students enhances the experiences they have not only to enjoy the facilities as a place of recreation but also to take advantage of the associated learning opportunities that can lead to their success in careers related to recreation, eco-tourism, conservation, sustainability, and so much more.鈥�

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Story: Betsy Compton | Photo: Cody Ingram

The 乐播传媒 and the City of Livingston are partnering for an infrastructure improvement project through a new federal award of $3.093 million from the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations supported by U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.). 

鈥淲e are deeply appreciative of Senator Britt鈥檚 continued support for our region, and we are honored to partner with the City of Livingston to activate the infrastructure development project that will improve safety, strengthen campus and community connectivity, support future construction, and help position Livingston and Sumter County for new investment and job creation,鈥� said 乐播传媒 President Dr. Todd G. Fritch.  

鈥淓very step that we take to enhance safety and livability for our students to be active in our community strengthens their connection to the University and surrounding areas,鈥� Fritch said. 鈥淐ollaboration with city, state, county, and federal entities is critical to the University鈥檚 ability to serve our students in through growth and development of the place they call home while they are here.鈥�

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Story: Lisa Sollie

The 乐播传媒鈥檚 Center for Conservation and Agriculture will host an Agriculture and Conservation Celebration on Earth Day, April 22, at ALFA Environmental Hall from 1鈥�5:30 p.m.

The Center advances conservation and agriculture in the Black Belt region through education, outreach, research, and hands-on student experiences. Interns with the West Alabama Agriculture and Conservation Association assist local landowners with technical services such as invasive species management and prescribed fire application.

At the celebration attendees can learn how the Center is making a difference in agriculture and conservation through live demonstrations and educational exhibits. Demonstrations will include raised garden beds, pig traps, seed drills and meat fabrication.

Exhibits will feature a fire trailer from the Central Alabama Prescribed Burn Association, West Alabama Bee Company, Congo grass treatment, thermal drones and other drone applications, and IV Vet equipment.

The event will also include refreshments, live entertainment by Hunter Chappell, and door prizes.

Admission is free and open to the public. Please RSVP by April 15 to Kaitlyn Schmidt at  schmidtk7166@uwa.edu or John McCall, jmccall@uwa.edu.

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