Did you have a real fresh-cut Christmas tree this holiday season? Well, once you decide to part ways with it, consider donating it to the Hot Springs Village POA Lakes department, where they will use it to better the local lakes. The team will sink the trees in the lakes, providing a beneficial habitat for fish that are bait for attractive sport fish species. The trees will also provide food for zooplankton, feeding aquatic invertebrates. 

There are specific requirements for donating your used trees. They MUST be free of all ornaments, lights, and other decorations you may have used. Also, please ensure the trees were not sprayed with anything harmful to the aquatic biome. Trees can be dropped off at any Hot Springs Village lake boating ramp until the end of January. 

If you have any questions, contact the POA or the Lakes Supervisor, Samual Scott. His contact information will be available through the Member Portal.