Water Quality

LACA's Water Quality (WQ) team and Virginia's Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) regularly monitor the lake and streams in the watershed.   DEQ monitors the lake on a monthly basis.  LACA monitors water quality parameters four times a year in April, June, August and October.  LACA also works with DEQ and the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) to monitor for harmful algae blooms.  Our algae and water quality data are available in the WQ Data pages.  Virginia Department of Health (VDH) HAB info is available here.  LACA's cyanobacteria sampling data and maps can be found at this link.

Environmental Preservation 

An expansion of the former LACA Environmental Education Committee, the Environmental Preservation Committee has turned its focus on the causes of the recent Harmful Algae Blooms, potential remediation and possible solutions to the issue.  As a result they are also looking at other detrimental impacts to the beauty and enjoyment of Lake Anna.

Learn more about these important issues and ways you can help by clicking here.

LACA Annual Fireworks Display

With the turn of the calendar it's time to start thinking about summer and all the fun Lake Anna brings.  One of those long-standing traditions is the annual fireworks show, which will be held on Saturday, July 2 to celebrate the 4th of July holiday.

Additionally, Lake Anna will be celebrating its golden anniversary, 50 years in existence bringing family, friends and visitors together in a unique community.

Please click here to learn more about our fireworks show.  To support the annual shoot by donating, click here.   The shoot is funded entirely by donations from our community so your support is appreciated and needed to make this the best year yet

Our donors are listed here starting with those received August 1 of each year through July 31 of the following year.

Emergency Services & Safety

As the summer boating season begins, there are numerous things you should check before heading out on the lake.  In addition to ensuring your boat is in good operating condition, you should make sure you have all the necessary safety equipment on board.  There are other tips to keep you and your passengers and others safe.

The committee also encourages everyone to be aware of your surroundings and know the various 911 emergency markings such as the bridge signs, yellow dock signs and island signs. 

To learn more click here

Land Use

Louisa Planning Commission completed their work on the Short Term Rental ordinance which limits the occupancy of houses rented in the County.  The regulations are now with the Board of Supervisors who initially set, and then removed the public hearing on this matter from the July 5th agenda.  It is expected that the BOS will take this matter up for public comment, discussion and a vote in the near future.  See this article in the Central Virginian for details of the ordinance.

To learn more about land development activities around the lake, please click  here.