Private Side News, Events and Notices
Results of Private Side Priorities Poll October 10th - 22nd, 2024
Summary: click here
Tabulation of votes: click here
Comments from respondents: click here
Private Side Meeting, March 8th, 2024
Presentation: Private Side Meeting Slides
Recording: Zoom Meeting
Results of 2024 Private Side Survey Regarding No-wake Buoys
On August 26, LACA's Private Side Regional Director released a Poll to Private Side LACA members informing them of a 2018 MOU between Dominion Energy and the Lake Anna Advisory Committee that among numerous other items stated that only No Wake Buoys existing at that time would be approved for the Private Side of Lake Anna unless they were approved for under bridges crossing Private Side waterways. The poll asked Private Side members to indicate whether they felt the MOU should be revised in this area or not changed. Here are the results of the poll.
How do you feel about the current restrictions on no-wake buoys on the WHTF
Total 86 votes
The MOU of 2018 should be revised to provide a process similar to that for the rest of Lake Anna allowing requests for installation of no-wake buoys. 48 votes
The MOU of 2018 does not need to be revised. 33 votes
Other: 5 votes - Here are their suggestions presented as written without editing.)
- The MOU should be revised and the resultant draft shared for comment by the public during a LAAC meeting.
- MOU is sufficient, no more zones are necessary, and instead of more no wake buoys we should ensure proper enforcement of good safe boating.
- I believe MOU 2018 should be revised so that the "boating safety process" would be the be the same for both sides of the lake. Why limit the process to "no-wake buoys? For example, I can foresee circumstances where posting a "speed limit sign" would be an appropriate safety measure.
- My personal opinion is the 2018 MOU does not warrant revision at this time. I have two issues with this pole. 1. There is a reference to a regulatory process in place on the public side to request no wake buoys. What is this process and what restrictions are involved? What means do we have to justify or restrict the number of buoys on the private side? 2. The pole mentions the desire of "several" property owners expressing a desire for no wake buoys and then the reference to "many narrow channels of the lake." What defines a "narrow" channel and where are these "many" channels. I think we all know where we are talking about (entrance to 2nd canal), and if that is the case, maybe consider poling the private side specifically for that issue. As currently stated, I don't believe the pole is fully transparent.
- For safety reasons only
Click here to see the comments received.
Lake Anna Rescue, Inc. is Raising Funds for a Private Side Emergency Medical Services Rescue Boat
Lake Anna Rescue, Inc. (LARI), a dedicated Volunteer Non-Profit 501(C)(3) organization, has been the EMS First Responders for water emergencies on the Private Side since 1998. Their rescue boat (shown below) is the only dedicated emergency watercraft permanently docked on the Private Side. Their ability to provide a swift and tailored response keeps our community and visitors safe. As we navigate the waters of our community, we find ourselves at a crucial juncture in ensuring the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors to the Private Side of Lake Anna. LARI is reaching out to you with a heartfelt appeal for support.
LARI's current 1999 Rescue Boat
Rescue Boat Limitations and Private Side Challenges
The lifeline of our community's water rescue efforts currently rests on the shoulders of a boat that has dutifully served LARI for 25 years. Yet, this vessel is showing signs of its age, having been out of service for 21 days during the summer season of 2023. The current boat has become unreliable and is insufficient for water rescues as it lacks a lift mechanism or fold-down door making it difficult to load an injured patient from the water. We cannot afford to compromise the safety of our fellow community members and those who enjoy the Lake Anna Private Side as a popular vacation destination.
Both sides of Lake Anna are separated by man-made dikes which completely isolate the Private side from the public side. Private side residents lack immediate assistance from emergency boats on the public side due to these physical barriers. The closest public side rescue boat is 10 miles away, but the prep and transport time to retrieve, trailer, transport, relaunch and then respond to an emergency can take up to an hour. This creates a unique emergency service barrier. Lake Anna water rescues cannot be affected without a reliable boat. Water related emergencies are higher acuity and time is of the essence. Calls have included missing boaters, watercraft crashes, sinking boats, swimmers cut by propellers, crush injuries between dock and boat, water skiing and jet ski injuries and even drownings. Delays incurred by trailering boats represent an unacceptable increase in response time. LARI's current boat is centrally located on a dedicated boat lift. LARI is raising funds for a licensed OEMS Vehicle similar to the vessel shown below. This boat will be a Regional Asset utilized by all trained and released volunteer and career EMS/Fire providers in Louisa County.
https://www.lari.org
Your generosity can be the beacon of hope needed to secure a new rescue boat for Lake Anna. Your gift isn't just a donation; it's a lifeline that will empower LARI to respond swiftly and effectively to water rescue calls, ensuring the safety of everyone who enjoys the beauty of our lake.
Lake Anna Rescue understands the importance of community, and is committed to safeguarding it. By contributing to this cause, you become an integral part of this mission, a vital link in the chain of safety and support.
To make your life-saving donation, please visit the LARI New Boat Donation website, scan this QR code, 
Thank you for considering this vital request. Together, let's ensure that Lake Anna remains a safe haven for all.