Date: 1/18/13 9:54 pm
From: JAMES SPEICHER <jugornought...>
Subject: Re: [MDBirding] DAILY BIRD WATCHING FEES PROPOSED FOR WSSC(brighton Dam, Duckett Reservoir, and Triadelphia Reservoir)


Hi

The more direct link for 2012-2013 Watershed Use Regulations (side by
side view) would be:

http://www.wsscwater.com/file/Communications/WatershedRegulations/2012-2013%20Watershed%20Regulation%20Comparisons.pdf

As Bob says, this seems pretty restrictive for a low impact
recreational activity. Fees at some level may be unavoidable, but $70
is too high...

Jim

On 1/18/13, Bob & Jo Solem <odenata...> wrote:
> If the proposed fee schedule is adopted, it will cost *$5/day or
> $70/season to birdwatch on WSSC property*. And that only during the
> open season of March 15 - November 30 EXCEPT with the authorization of
> the Watershed Manager (currently Jim Benton).
>
> "Bird Watching is allowed only at designated areas on WSSC property. In
> addition to the March 15 -- November 30 season, special organized
> events, such as the annual Audubon Society Christmas Count will be
> coordinated through WSSC's Watershed Manager."
>
> There is a public meeting at WSSC headquarters on *January 24*. Details
> are here:
> http://www.wsscwater.com/home/jsp/misc/genericNews.faces?pgurl=/Communication/NewsRelease/2013/2013-01-16.html
>
>
>
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> Laurel, MD 20723
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