The National Park Service recently declared the walkway to the Fletcher's Cove boat dock unsafe for public use.
This ruling effectively cuts off public access to the Potomac river for row boats, canoes, and kayaks.
Unless immediate action is taken, there is a strong possibility the dock will stay closed.
Not only is Fletcher's Cove an historic gem and a unique and vital resource for the outdoors person, but it is the ONLY access point for D.C. Fire and Rescue, Montgomery County Rescue and the D.C. Harbor Police from Georgetown to the dangerous Little Falls area. If access is closed off at this location, then response abilities to the frequent emergency incidents in the area will be severely compromised.
In order to increase awareness, a coalition of river enthusiasts has drafted this statement to inform the public. It’s well worth repeating we need your help to encourage officials with The National Park Service and the C&O Canal National Historical Park to implement a solution that will maintain the boathouse and provide access to the river from Fletcher's Cove by next spring. Please help get the word out by sharing this statement with others and asking them to reach out.
Read the awareness statement here and consider signing the petition to restore public access to Fletcher's Cove.
Friday, December 12, 2014 - 11:29
The National Park Service recently declared the walkway to the Fletcher's Cove boat dock unsafe for public use.
This ruling effectively cuts off public access to the Potomac river for row boats, canoes, and kayaks.
Unless immediate action is taken, there is a strong possibility the dock will stay closed.
Not only is Fletcher's Cove an historic gem and a unique and vital resource for the outdoors person, but it is the ONLY access point for D.C. Fire and Rescue, Montgomery County Rescue and the D.C. Harbor Police from Georgetown to the dangerous Little Falls area. If access is closed off at this location, then response abilities to the frequent emergency incidents in the area will be severely compromised.
In order to increase awareness, a coalition of river enthusiasts has drafted this statement to inform the public. It’s well worth repeating we need your help to encourage officials with The National Park Service and the C&O Canal National Historical Park to implement a solution that will maintain the boathouse and provide access to the river from Fletcher's Cove by next spring. Please help get the word out by sharing this statement with others and asking them to reach out.
Read the awareness statement here and consider signing the petition to restore public access to Fletcher's Cove.