Save the C&O Canal from intrusive development!
DEFENDERS OF POTOMAC RIVER PARKLAND
TAKE ACTION
A new phase of boathouse controversy began when the National Park Service launched a feasibility study on a non-motorized boathouse zone for the Georgetown waterfront (see article). Through March 30, 2012, NPS is accepting public comments on the study. Visit the NPS project website and use its comment form. It's vital to express your support for protecting the C&O Canal National Historical Park from intrusive private development. Here are examples of comments already submitted:Sally Strain (Defenders of Potomac River Parkland), Jan. 11, 2012
Rachel Stewart (C&O Canal Association), Jan. 19, 2012
Robert Norris (individual), Jan. 26, 2012
Ned Preston (individual), Jan. 30, 2012
Examples of comments from earlier phases of the boathouse issue are on this website's EIS Process and Resources pages.
Those who prefer to submit their comments in paper form may mail them to: Tammy Stidham, National Capital Region, National Park Service, 1100 Ohio Drive SW, Washington DC 20242.
Watch for announcement of a public NPS workshop on the feasibility study expected in late February or early March 2012.
Sending a letter is always an effective way to express your support for saving the C&O Canal National Historical Park from private development. Addressees may include:
Interior Department officials:
Honorable Ken Salazar, Secretary of Interior, 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 (FAX 202-208-6956)
Jonathan Jarvis, Director, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240 (FAX 202-208-7889)
Members of Congress:
To find your legislators' contact information, visit the web sites below:
U.S. Senate:
Visit www.senate.gov and select "Senators"
U.S. House of Representatives:
Visit www.house.gov and select the alphabetical list to reach your Representatives' official page, which will provide his or her mailing address and other contact information. Or, select "Write your Representative" for a page that will identify your Representative and provide an e-mail form.
Media:
Use your search engine to locate local newspapers, magazines or news web sites. Your comments will be most effective if they are concise and related to recent news stories.
IF YOU CARE, MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! Protect the C&O Canal National Historical Park from intrusive private development!