Aquatechnex will be on site on Thursday, August 27^th, to spray approved aquatic herbicide on invasive waterlilies in Lake Louise. Because of the size of the lake, they plan to be on site for the entire day. The herbicide being used is Imazamox. WA State Department of Ecology states that, “Imazamox is only toxic to plants and is considered practically non-toxic to animals, fish, invertebrates, and other non-plant aquatic species.” There are no recommended water-use restrictions following the application of Imazamox.

The Long-Range Planning Committee presented the results of the 2026 Community Survey on Thursday night, July 30th. To view the slides used in the presentation, click HERE.

Additional information and materials will be added to the website next week.

WA State law affecting Home Owner Associations (HOAs) has changed significantly this year, and additional changes will take effect in 2028. These changes are the result of WA State enacting the Washington Uniform Common Interest Ownership Act, also known as WUCIOA, in 2018, and the passage of Senate Bill 5129 in 2025.

Many of the provisions in our current Bylaws must be updated to reflect the changes in the law. Sudden Valley’s Document Review Committee (DRC) has worked closely with CSD Law, the Association’s legal counsel, to prepare a revised version of the Bylaws. The Bylaws have been updated to align with all of the provisions of WUCIOA, so that further revisions will not be needed in 2028. The proposed revisions have been posted on the Association’s website, where members can also submit comments. To find the revisions, click HERE

SVCA’s Bylaws can only be revised through a vote of the community. The proposed revisions will be presented on the ballot for the 2026 AGM.

UPDATE: Comments closed Friday, August 21, 2026.

The board meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 9th, 2026, has been canceled. The next meeting of the board will take place on Thursday, July 23rd, 2026.

The full schedule of board meetings can be found HERE.

On Sunday evening, June 28, 2026, signs marking the boundary of the off-leash area at the Marina Community Park were removed by vandals. Temporary signs have been posted to ensure that park visitors know where the off-leash area is located. Please respect the rules and keep your dog leashed when moving into and out of the off-leash area. Owners who do not follow this rule may be fined.

By posting boundary signs, SVCA is in compliance with recommendations made by legal counsel and best practices for the management of dog parks. Additionally, both WA State and Whatcom County codes cite the need for signs that clearly designate off-leash areas. If the temporary signs are removed, SVCA will be forced to evaluate whether it is necessary to close the dog park until more permanent signs can be installed.

Maintenance is relocating signs at the Marina Community Park today, Friday, June 26th. The park will remain open for regular use.

The Welcome Center, Fitness Center, and Golf Course will all be closed on Thanksgiving day, Thursday, November 28th. The Fitness Center and Golf Course will re-open on Friday, November 29th, but the Welcome Center will remain closed until the following Monday, December 2nd.

SVCA has been working since Tuesday night to clear the roads and remove hazardous trees. At this time, all roads are open. Maintenance is currently evaluating trees that have been reported to Administration as potentially hazardous and removing them, if indicated. Once all hazard trees are removed, we will turn our attention to cleanup. SVCA’s Maintenance Team is being assisted by local tree removal companies so that we can quickly respond to emergency situations.

The amount of damage to Sudden Valley homes caused by Tuesday’s windstorm is astronomical. Unfortunately, it does not reach the threshold needed to get access to Federal or State emergency funds, such as FEMA. SVCA is working with Whatcom County and with national volunteer groups to get assistance for homeowners. To get help, please follow the directions given below.

A Tree is Threatening Your Property and it’s on SVCA Property

If a tree is threatening your property and you believe it is located on SVCA property, please fill out a Tree Trimming or Removal Request (available online) and send it to office@suddenvalley.com. Click HERE for the form. If you can’t print the form, we have paper copies available at the Welcome Center, 1850 Lake Whatcom Blvd, just inside Gate 2.

A Tree is Threatening Your Property and it’s on a Neighbor’s Property

Get in touch with your neighbor about the tree immediately. If they don’t live on the property, contact SVCA Administration for help finding their contact information.

Your Home was Damaged

If your home was damaged, please contact your insurance company immediately. Also contact SVCA Administration if the damage is severe and you need help. We can put you in touch with local assistance groups once we know what kind of help you need.

If You Need Help Clearing Debris

Beginning December 2^nd, SVCA will clear debris that is brought to the roadside, just as we do during Firewise. This time, however, we are not limiting the debris to 8” or less in diameter. We will clear all debris piled next to the road. If you need help getting debris to the roadside, please call Administration. We are working with a national group, Team Rubicon, to get onsite help for individual homeowners.

You can reach SVCA Administration at 360-734-6430. Phones are staffed between 8am and 5pm, but you can leave a message at any time.

There are many downed trees throughout the Association from Tuesday night’s windstorm. SVCA Maintenance teams worked through the night to be sure that first responders could reach the properties where emergencies had been reported. Maintenance and Turfcare staff have been working since the early morning to clear the roads. All primary and secondary roads are now passable and the remaining residential roads should be open by mid-afternoon today (Wednesday). Once all the roads are open, crews will start to remove leaning or downed trees from alongside the roadways.

If you are aware of trees on SVCA property that pose a threat, please report them to Administration as soon as possible. Phones are not working, but should be restored this afternoon. You can also email us at office@suddenvalley.com.

Many homes have been damaged by falling trees and limbs. Homeowners are responsible for clearing downed trees/limbs from their property. SVCA will work with Whatcom County to organize a project to remove debris. At this time, residents are advised to pile chippable debris less than 8″ in diameter at the roadside, being careful not to block the road or the drainage ditches. Debris that is more than 8″ in diameter should be piled separately.

Join your neighbors on Saturday, October 19th, between 3 and 5 PM for an informal Meet & Greet with the candidates running for office. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and get to know each candidate personally. The event will be held in the Dance Barn on the second floor of the Community Center at 8 Barn View Drive inside Gate 2. Light refreshments will be served. We hope you will join us!