Deep Creek Lake Lecture Series
Dive Deep into Deep Creek Lake with the DCL100 Lecture Series
Do you love Deep Creek Lake? Then dive deep into its history, nature and the operation of the dam with the Deep Creek Lake Centennial Committee’s (DCL100) Lecture Series. Every Thursday in March, the DCL100 Committee is presenting a lecture at the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College on a different aspect of the lake. The lectures include:
March 6: “Wildlife and Natural Habitats of Deep Creek Lake” Chance Friend, Naturalist Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
Even though it was not intentional, Deep Creek Lake has become the habitat for a rich ecosystem of wildlife that have adapted to the “new” waterbody. A Naturalist from Deep Creek Lake State Park will take us through the predominant wildlife around the lake, including many fascinating, but lesser known species.
Youtube recording (coming soon!)
March 13: “The Fish of Deep Creek Lake” Eric Null, Executive Director Pennsylvania Council of Trout Unlimited.
Eric will share his extensive knowledge of the fish species, habitats and behavior of the fish of the lake. You may even get a learn about some secret techniques and hot spots.
March 20: “Operation of the Deep Creek Hydroelectric Station” Operations Manager Brookfield Renewable.
The dam that forms Deep Creek Lake is rather unremarkable in appearance, but it channels water to a power plant that generates enough electricity to power thousands of homes. The Operations Manager of the owner and operator of the dam and power plant will provide an overview of how hydroelectric power works and how the electricity it generates gets to the grid and its end users.
March 27: “History of Lakefront Living at Deep Creek Lake” Karen Myers, Taylor Made Deep Creek Sales.
The State of Maryland first defined most of the property parcels in the County when it created 50 acre lots as payment to soldiers in the Revolutionary War. Karen will take us through how these lots changed (and how much they cost) to become many of the lake-area property developments we recognize today.
The Lecture Series will occur each Thursday in March 2025 at 6pm at the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. Attendees at the lectures will be able to collect a DCL100 Exploration Ticket and receive the stamp for the month of March, and they will be able to enter to win a DCL100 swag pack. The use of the Performing Arts Center and AV support have been generously contributed by Garrett College.