Lake Shelbyville covers a wide range of areas and has been bombarded with tasks to keep the surrounding lake area fresh and new. Taking care of old facilities to modernize them has been a full-time job for the park rangers this summer.

Ashley Florey, with the US Army Corps of Engineers, has called it a stressful summer of keeping the park updated and clean for the patrons.

Florey calls for an increase in traffic to Lake Shelbyville this upcoming weekend for the unofficial last weekend of summer.

Florey notes that there have been zero drowning incidents this summer. Reminding all water enjoyers to be safe during the final weeks of summer. 

Available for boaters this weekend, a vessel safety check at Dam West boat ramp will take place at 8:00 AM. Florey notes that these checks will not result in a citation if one does not pass, this is an educational opportunity for boat owners to always have their boat prepared with the necessary items. Boats that pass come with a sticker that shows that the boater has all the essentials.

September 1st was the start of the dove hunting season. Florey explains permits for tree stands are available now. There are many locations to buy permits, like the Lake Shelbyville Project Office.

Florey and the US Army Corps of Engineers' main goal is safety for all patrons enjoying their park and facilities. Hunting permits will become available for the Lake Shelbyville Grounds in the coming weeks and can be found on their website at www.mvs.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Lake-Shelbyville/

Ashley Florey appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show from Shelbyville.