Property Owners Association of Deep Creek Lake

Distribution of newsletters to members and meetings the organizatin's newsletters serve to inform and educate members of the various issues that face Property Owners of Deep Creek Lake, including but not limited to, Lake water levels, water quality, boat noise and the three principal land ordinance revisions (Deep Creek watershed zoning ordinance, garrett county subdivision ordinance and the garrett county sensitive areas ordinance).

Issue advocacy the organization conducts issue advocacy that do not involve the specific expenditure of funds in support of or in opposition to legislative recommendations that affect the Property Owners of Deep Creek Lake, including, but not limited to, commenting on dnr regulations and policies, meeting with local elected officals and government bodies, commenting on matters before the planning commission and garrett county commissioners, looking at the impact of state legislation on Deep Creek Lake, and consideration of issues such as water quality, zoning and energy production. In the current year the organization has provided information about a variety of issues including marcellus shale gas and hydrilla control treatment.

Sponsorships the organization sponsors various local festivals, non-profit organizations and public service departments by making contributions in support of the recipients' efforts. Sponsorships and support included supporting Deep Creek watershed foundation's Lake level recharge project, the fireworks display, and southern & northern after prom.