The Sun is Out and so Are We

Shawnigan is even more amazing when the sun shines; so many people are out walking, riding bikes, enjoying the lake or our many parks. In June the population starts climbing as snowbirds return and summer vacationers are welcomed back. Sometimes change and reintroduction can be a challenge. We all love this place and we all feel more connected to place and each other when we share it and help each other out. 

LOVE IT!
The Milfoil plan, sponsored by Shawnigan Lake School to help us deal with the invasive Milfoil weed, is now on the CVRD's Website ( https://www.cvrd.bc.ca/DocumentCenter/View/89788/Shawnigan-Milfoil-Report_Final ) THANK YOU Shawnigan Lake School for your partnership. The Cowichan Valley Regional District has added the Shawnigan Milfoil issue to their Invasive Species Plan for 2019. This year the SLS plan points out simple suggestions and best practices. It is believed that this weed has been here for nearly 5 decades, unmanaged, so this year the plan suggests that we monitor the lakefront and see how the milfoil behaves.

SHARE IT!
The BC Summer Games are coming to the Valley from July 19th to the 22nd. Be sure to catch one of the sports being hosted in Area B and support youth sport in BC: Watersports will be hosted at the Victoria Aqua Ski Club (VASC), Rugby will hosted at Shawnigan Lake School and Lacrosse will be hosted at Kerry Park Arena. There will be many other sports through out the area though, so check out the schedule of events at  https://www.bcgames.org/Games/BCSummerGames/AbouttheGames.aspx

PROTECT IT!
The CVRD is working on a petition process for a number of properties who have no fire protection.  The area not covered is around Goldstream and Stebbings Rd. Unfortunately, if you live in that area, you are likely not protected (even if you applied for coverage.)  To be certain, contact Jason de Jong at (250) 746-2564 or JdeJong@cvrd.bc.ca. The petition will require more than 50% of the properties to register for service or that area will still not be covered.  If anyone would like to get more information please contact Jason or look up your address at GISPORTAL. Properties in the protection area can expect a letter in the mail by the fall.


A fond farewell to Sarah and Angus Mackay who have been working hard for our community since they got here in Shawnigan Lake only two years ago. Their contributions will forever be remembered in our Timber framed Pavilion. Thank you Sarah and Angus for all you’ve done and good luck on your next adventure.


I wish returning and full time community members a fun, safe and healthy summer. As always, I look forward to connecting! If there is something you would like to discuss, please call/text 250-715-6763 or email  Sacton@cvrd.bc.ca