The Lake County Adopt-a-Lake Program is conducting an online poll that allows the community to vote for the winning photographs to be included in the 2026 Adopt-a-Lake Program Calendar. To vote, visit https://c.lakecountyfl.gov/parks-and-trails/adopt-a-lake/photo_contest_vote.aspx . Online voting will end at 11:59 pm on Sunday, Nov. 23.
A panel rated nearly 200 entries, narrowing them to a semifinalist list of 34 photographs. The top 14 vote-getters will be featured in the calendar, and the photograph receiving the most votes will grace the calendar’s cover. Voting is limited to one vote per device per day.
Adopt-a-Lake calendars will be available beginning Dec. 2 for a suggested donation of $6. The proceeds benefit the Adopt-a-Lake Program. Calendars will be available at several locations, to be announced at a later date.
Orders can also be mailed to: Adopt-a-Lake Program, P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778. Checks should be made payable to Lake County BCC. If placing a mail order, include $1 additional for postage costs.
The Adopt–a–Lake Program is similar to Lake County’s Adopt-a-Roadway Program. The program encourages local civic organizations, individuals, and fraternal and business groups to adopt a segment of a lake’s shoreline.
The Lake County Adopt-a-Lake Program comprises three components: water-quality monitoring, public education, and pollution prevention. Volunteers can choose which program elements best fit their desired level of participation.
For information about the calendar or to find out about becoming a volunteer for the Adopt-a-Lake Program, contact Cathie Catasus at cathie.catasus@lakecountyfl.gov.
