<![CDATA[News]]> <![CDATA[Keatons Lake Boat Launch/Cove Area is OPEN 6/10/26]]>

Keatons Lake boat launch and cove area are OPEN to all water recreation.
 

]]> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LOW Community Insights-We Need Your Feedback]]> Help shape the future of Lake of the Woods. These short surveys give you a quick and easy way to share your input on community amenities, services, and operations—ensuring your voice helps guide decisions that matter. For access to the survey click the news item. 

]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Nominate a Neighbor for a 2026 Honor Award!]]> Celebrate What Makes LOW Extraordinary — Nominate a Neighbor for a 2026 Honor Award!
Lake of the Woods is filled with people who make our community shine — the quiet helpers, the dedicated volunteers, the inspiring young leaders, and the neighbors who step up when it matters most.

Now is your chance to recognize them. Nominations open until July 10, 2026.


 ]]> Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LOWA Board Candidates for 2026-2027]]> LOWA Board of Directors Candidates for 2026-2027 Board Year.
Application Submissions Closed April 30.
Board of Directors Candidate Petition Option Closed May 15.
Members that have announced their candidacy for the 2026/2027 Board are listed in the full news item.

]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Extended Hours at Member Services ]]> Extended Hours at Member Services 
Member Services will be offering extended hours to assist members with their annual assessment business in person.
Thursday, April 30 | 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
Friday, May 1 | 8:30 AM–6 PM
Saturday, May 2 | 9 AM–5 PM 

]]> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[MEMBER NOTICE-Correction of an error on FY 26/27 Assessment Invoice.]]> MEMBER NOTICE-
In the 26/27 Annual Assessment Mailer, there was an incorrect description on the Invoice Page of the Annual Assessment mailer.]]> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Community Help Needed for Canada Goose Management Program]]> Community Help Requested – Canada Goose Management Program
Lake of the Woods Association is launching a new environmental initiative to help manage the growing population of resident Canada geese in our community and we need the community's help. Learn More in the full news article. 
]]> Tue, 24 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Early Amenity Membership Registration Starts March 16 – Get a Free Bonus Month!]]> Looking to make the most of your community amenities? Whether you're interested in trying something new like Pickleball or getting back into golf or the Fitness Center, now is the perfect time to sign up! Starting March 16, take advantage of our New Amenity Membership Registration Period and receive a free bonus month of amenity use when you enroll in an annual membership you don’t currently have. ]]> Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Budget FY 2026/2027 Approved!]]> FY 2026-2027 Budget was approved at LOWA BOD Meeting held Feb 18.
 ]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Winter Storm Updates]]> Winter Storm Updates:
Stay Informed Here for LOWA Offices and Amenities Inclement Weather closures and schedule changes as they happen during the winter storm. 

]]> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[2025 LOWA Amenity Madness DEALS AVAILABLE NOW!]]> DEALS AVAILABLE NOW!]]> Sat, 01 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[VDOT Proposes Major Changes to Route 3/20 Intersection]]> VDOT Proposes Major Changes to Route 3/20 Intersection:

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has proposed a series of improvements to the intersection of Routes 3 and 20 following a study of accident frequency in the area.
Public Input Opportunity-
Design Public Hearing:
Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, 5-7 p.m.
Locust Grove Elementary School
31208 Constitution Hwy., Locust Grove, VA 22508
]]> Mon, 27 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[A Note from Your New General Manager]]> ]]> Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[2025-2026 Certified Results of the LOWA Board of Directors Elections]]> Certified Results of the 2025 Annual Board of Directors Election:
Traci Nicol-Three Year Term
Thomas C. Phillips-Three Year Term
Tom Francis-Three Year Term
Darcy Jennings-One Year Term
Leif Henecke-One Year Term

Election results were certified at the Friday, September 5 Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors. Within that meeting the elections results were certified, the new Directors were seated and they elected officers.

 

]]> Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[2025 LOWA Board of Directors VOTING IS OPEN!]]> Vote-Now.com emailed electronic ballots for the LOWA Board Election to all lot owners with emails on file with LOWA on July 21,2025. LOWA BOD VOTING is OPEN! 
Understanding the LOWA Board election terms, the full schedule of Board Candidate events, information to get to know the candidates running for LOWA Board and VOTING INSTRUCTIONS are all available here!
 ]]> Sun, 20 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Keatons Lake HAB Update and Response 7/20/2025 ]]> BOATING ADVISORY LIFTED 7/21/25: The Main Lake is OPEN TO REGULAR BOATING TRAFFIC. Keatons Lake is open to boating traffic, Keatons Run Boat Launch area is closed due to debris, members are advised to use caution. 
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Keatons Lake IS OPEN for Recreational Use  WITH A SWIM ADVISORY FOR KEATONS RUN BOAT LAUNCH AND INLET AREA DUE TO ELEVATED E. coli CONCENTRATIONS .
See the full story for details.

 
 ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Boil Water advisory LIFTED]]> UPDATE 4/15 2:30 PM:
The Boil Water Advisory has been LIFTED.
Rapidan Service Authority (RSA) has reported that the Boil Water Advisory has been lifted for customers in the Lake of the Woods community.
Residents can safely resume normal use of their tap water without boiling or disinfection.
 

]]> Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Important Leadership Updates from the LOWA Board ]]> Two important updates regarding leadership within the Lake of the Woods Association. General Manager Phil Rodenberg will be departing LOWA to pursue new career opportunities. His last day with the Association will be May 2, 2025. Board Director Vassa Olson has resigned from the LOWA Board, effective April 3, 2025. ]]> Mon, 07 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[2024 Member Survey Results and Presentation]]> ]]> Tue, 14 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[Office of Drinking Water Report-Wilderness Water Treatment Plant Water Advisory Incident ]]> Wilderness Water Treatment Plant Water Advisory Incident: Office of Drinking Water Report

Presented by Dwayne Roadcap, Director, Office of Drinking Water, 
September 18, 2024

]]> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[RSA UPDATE: Lake of the Woods Residents DO NOT DRINK ADVISORY LIFTED!]]> Lift Do Not Drink Advisory for Wilderness Water Treatment Plant Customers.]]> Wed, 28 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT <![CDATA[LAKE UPDATE: Keatons Lake Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB) Response REVISED Protocol]]> modifications based on the lessons learned in 2023. ]]> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT