Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association

Our Mission:

To preserve Sweet Arrow Lake to ensure that future generations may enjoy the benefits and memories that the lake has provided to us and past generations.

History of the Lake

The lake has a rich history, beginning in the 19th century when it served as a water supply for the Union Canal. It brought prosperity to the region by supporting the lumber and coal industries. It also provided recreation for residents of that time; one popular activity was Ascension Day fishing. The dam was destroyed during the flood of 1862 and later a new dam was built to support an electric generation plant operated by the East Penn Electric Company in the 1920’s and later, PP&L. In 1972 the lake was purchased by the Borough of Pine Grove. Most residents of Schuylkill County have pleasant memories of fishing, swimming, picnicking, boating, and relaxing in the serene beauty of the lake.  On February 21, 2001, Schuylkill County purchased the lake with the intention of creating a county park.

Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association Honored

Sweet Arrow Lake Conservation Association has been named the recipient of the “2009 Schuylkill County Outdoors Personalities of the Year” by “Experience The Outdoors,” the weekly outdoors radio program hosted by Pottsville Republican Herald/Shamokin News-Item outdoors editor Doyle Dietz.

SALCA president Denise Donmoyer will be presented with the award in the form of an engraved plaque by Dietz, Tuesday, Feb. 2, during Groundhog Day festivities at Sweet Arrow Lake. Last year, world-class NRA high-power rifle champion Carl Bernosky of Ashland was the inaugural recipient of the Schuylkill County Outdoors Personality of the Year Award.

“Experience The Outdoors” is broadcast Saturdays at 7:30 a.m. on WLSH, Oldies 1410-AM, Lansford, and Sundays at 9:30 a.m., on WMGH, Magic 105.5-FM, Tamaqua. Rebroadcasts are available on the Web at www.wmgh.com by clicking on the “Experience The Outdoors” link.