landscape," Smith said. "e Preserves are core to the
Alabama Power ideal of merging nature with craing
special places. ey are inclusive and open to all and
allow our citizens to access and enjoy our lakes."
e Preserves will be located throughout Alabama
Power service territory with varying amenities like
fishing piers, playgrounds, hiking trails, boat ramps,
picnic areas and gazebos. More information about
future projects will be announced in coming months.
Enhancements planned for this spring, include a trail
at Ten Islands Historic Park on Neely Henry Lake and
Slackland Beach improvements on Weiss Lake.
Visitors are asked to be courteous to others, follow
posted rules, respect the wildlife, pack out what is
brought in and to come back oen.
Each year, Alabama Power welcomes thousands of
visitors to its parks and other public access sites on 12
reservoirs on the Coosa, Tallapoosa and Black Warrior
rivers. ese lakes – built to provide clean, renewable
hydropower for customers – also provide beauty and
countless opportunities for fun and recreation.
Alabama Power and its state and local partners
maintain dozens of boat ramps and bank fishing
access sites as well as thousands of acres of natural
and undeveloped land for use by hikers, bird
watchers and primitive-use campers.
To find a recreational area, visit apcshorelines.com
or download Alabama Power's Smart Lakes app on
your smartphone.
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