{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fwd: Help Save the Cove

See below for an update on Fletcher's Cove. I'm sure many of you got this same email, but wanted to share with those that may not get emails from Friends of Fletcher's Cove. 

Fletcher's Cove Update! View this email in your browser     I'm writing to share with you the exciting progress we are making to address the threat to a cherished Potomac River access point at Fletcher's Cove. Due to excessive siltation, the Fletcher's Cove dock was declared unsafe and was closed in October 2014 until C&O Canal National Historical Park [Park] staff could make repairs. Although the dock reopened this past spring, silt continues to build up and threaten our Cove.   One year ago in November 2014, dedicated volunteers formed the Friends of Fletcher's Cove (FFC) to engage with the Park and other key government agencies on this issue. Our goal is simple - to plan, fund, and implement a long-term solution to the siltation issue, so we do not lose river access at Fletcher's Cove.   We need the financial support from friends like you to achieve our goal.   The Friends of Fletcher's Cove has been working with the Park, citizens, and local and federal government agencies to develop a long-range plan for Fletcher's Cove, including: Forming committees focused on growing our list of strategic partners and achieving our goals; Finalizing an arrangement with the C&O Canal Trust (the Park's non-profit friends group) to act as our fiscal agent, enabling us to accept tax-deductible donations, which can be made on the Friends of Fletchers Cove Canal Trust web page; Developing a short-term plan to proceed with soil and sediment sampling of the material in the Cove and soliciting bids for the work; and Submitting an Application to the DC Preservation League to have Fletcher's Cove considered as an "Endangered Place."  We are now asking for your support to implement a critical phase of soil and sediment sampling, a necessary first-step before the Park can proceed with any plan to preserve river access. Please donate online directly or visit this page  for mailing instructions. Your donation to this worthwhile endeavor is fully tax-deductible and greatly appreciated.   Fletcher's Cove has played an important role in Washington, D.C.'s history. Please help us save Fletcher's Cove and preserve this important access point to the Potomac River.   Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or wish to discuss the work of the Friends of Fletcher's Cove.   Sincerely,   Mike Bailey Spokesperson mike@friendsoffletcherscove.org Friends of Fletcher's Cove unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences

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