Marianne asked me to post the following...
Chris French
Oakton, VA
bonxie@xxxxxxx
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Many birders have probably not been out to Huntley Meadows during this cold
weather but will have a big surprise this spring. The water has drained out of
the wetland because the main beaver dam sprung a big leak! This happened early
last month and so far, the park staff has not taken any action except to ask
for public comments. For anyone who values the Park and the wonderful birding
to be had there, I encourage you to follow the link below and make your
opinions known.
Studies were done anticipating the failure of the dam, and one thousand
sandbags were bought and are ready to be filled. This is one quick option but
the Park staff is slowly exploring others. Time moves slowly in the Park
Authority so I ask all who can to make their voices heard before birds,
turtles, frogs and birders begin to suffer!
Thanks,
Marianne Mooney
Huntley Meadows Park volunteer
www.friendsofhuntleymeadows.org (click on news/events, then wetland comments)
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