This Plan improves the health of the Lakes by pursuing the cost-effective approaches and actions contained in it. LOWA Management and Board of Directors will review the following plan semi-annually in April and October and with the budget cycle. 

GOLF COURSE NUTRIENT PLAN: On March 25, 2024, the Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation approved the LOWA Golf Course Nutrient Management Plan, which is does not need renewal until March 25, 2029. The Plan is used by International Golf Maintenance (IGM) to maintain LOWA’s golf course in a manner that protects the Main Lake and Keatons Lake by ensuring the minimum movement of nitrogen and phosphorous from the specified area of application. The Plan’s focus is to keep nitrogen and phosphorus out of our Lakes, the Rapidan and Rappahannock Rivers, and ultimately the Chesapeake Bay.

The Lakes Management Implementation Plan (Plan), formally approved by LOWA Board of Directors on March 8, 2023, is the roadmap for LOWA to follow over the next several years to ensure sustainable improvements to the health of the Main Lake and Keaton’s Lake. The Board conducts a semi-annual review in April and October to present implementation progress to the Membership. 

ISSUE: The Board is requested to review the Lakes Management Implementation Plan Update. RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends the Board continue to provide input and directions on the Lake Management Implementation Plan.  

ISSUE: Lakes Management Implementation Plan Update. RECOMMENDATION: Management recommends the Board continue to provide input and directions on the Lake Management Implementation Plan.