Lake Wateree Association is a group of citizens dedicated to maintaining Lake Wateree as the invaluable environmental resource it is. While the majority of members are property owners, membership and participation is encouraged for all stakeholders. This would include all who use the lake for recreation (boating, fishing, swimming, etc), business, and as a source of drinking water for both Camden and Lugoff.

The number one objective and task is maintaining acceptable water quality and quantity, because without it the lake loses much of its appeal as a home, recreational playground, and source of drinking water. The lake is currently in a eutrophic state which means it is too rich in mineral and organic nutrients. The current worst pollutant is phosphorous. This condition can promote a proliferation of plant life, especially alga, which reduce dissolved oxygen content and can lead to death of aquatic life. Many of LWA’s programs are aimed at monitoring and improving this condition. Examples would include the Water Watch Team and the Covekeeper Teams.