Sudden Valley Community Association will host a Firewise program starting April 21.

The purpose of a Firewise program is to promote awareness of the dangers of fires
from vegetation surrounding homes and other properties. Because large limbs are difficult to transport, SVCA assists homeowners by providing a free service whereby residents can dispose of tree limbs that have fallen from trees on or surrounding their property. Please note:

• Service is limited to residents.
• No commercial support is available.
• Branches must be placed next to the road and easily accessible to the Firewise crew. Do not block ditches with branches.
• Pickup is limited to tree branches that have naturally broken from a tree. Services do not include limbs that are cut from an established tree.
• The maximum diameter of the limb is six inches. There is no limit to the length of the limb, and crews prefer longer lengths.
• The height of a pile of limbs should be no more than five feet tall.
• Vegetation such as brush, lawn waste, tree roots, bagged leaves, etc. will not be picked up as these items will jam/plug equipment. If you have to rake it, we cannot take it. Property owners will have to dispose of these items if they are left alongside the roadway.

2025 Firewise schedule:

• Gate 5 (Maintenance Zones 51, 52, 53) – Set out debris by April 21
• Gate 3 (Maintenance Zones 3, 4, 5, 6) – Set out debris by April 28
• Gates 9 & 13 (Maintenance Zones 1, 2) – Set out debris by May 5
• Gate 1 (Maintenance Zones 10, 11, 12, 14, 15) – Set out debris by May 12
• Gate 2 (Maintenance Zones 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26) – Set out debris by May 19

Pickup for each gate will take place over the course of a week starting on the above dates.

To view the Maintenance Zone Map, click here!

Sudden Valley Maintenance crews recently dedicated three full days to clearing and chipping debris along the Lake Louise Trail. A significant portion of this effort was due to green waste that residents placed along the trail.
 
Please note that this was a one-time effort and that residents should not deposit yard waste or other debris along the trail moving forward. Sudden Valley does not provide routine green waste removal in these areas.

Maintenance is aware that additional work is needed along the section of the trail between the Welcome Center and Marigold Drive. This work is scheduled for a future date, and updates will be provided as they become available.
 
Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us maintain the beauty and accessibility of our trails.

Sudden Valley Community Association

Lake Louise Trail will be closed April 1st – 3rd from 7:30AM – 4:00PM.

Crews will be using equipment on the trail to remove downed tree debris and perform other trail maintenance. For the safety of pedestrians, the trail will be closed during these hours.

Street sweeping will begin today, Monday, November 18, and continue for 3-4 days. During this time, Sudden Valley Maintenance will drive street sweepers through each gate and clear the roads of leaves and debris. Maintenance will start with Gates 2 and 5, followed by Gate 1, and then Gates 3, 5 and 13.

Please drive carefully!

Street sweeping is scheduled to take place throughout Sudden Valley on 11/28 through 11/30, weather permitting. Please exercise caution when in the vicinity of sweepers.

Whatcom County Sherriff’s Office has issued a an evacuation order for Blue Canyon residents, in the South Bay area of Lake Whatcom. This fire poses no risks for Sudden Valley residents at this time.

For more up-to-date information on this fire and other emergencies, please sign up for Whatcom County Alert Sense by clicking HERE.

08/14/2023 2:30 Due to a vegetation fire, Lake Louise Rd is closed at Stimpson Reserve.  Please use Lake Whatcom Blvd as an alternate route.

A detour will be setup on Monday, 8-14-23, at the intersection of
Polo Park Drive, and Morning Glory Dr.  Polo Park Drive will be closed between Morning Glory Drive and Oakcrest Circle for replacement of Culvert C315.  The closure will last for approximately 6 weeks, and a detour with signage will be setup. Please drive carefully and obey signs and flaggers.

Thanks,

Lake Whatcom Water is repairing a water main break on Lake Louise Rd between Stimpson Reserve and Gate 9. There will be lane restrictions and travel delays.  Flaggers will be present, alternate routes are recommended.

Residents can take advantage of this program by having their tree branches placed in an accessible pile next to the roadway prior to the scheduled pickup date for their area

Place tree limbs on the roadside according to your gate number.

April 24th      Gate 5 –

May 1^st         Gate 3 –

May 8^th         Gate 9 & 13 –

May 15^th        Gate 1 –

May 22^nd         Gate 2 –