MD Birders,
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission will start charging fees for use of
their areas. As far as I know, this will include the areas of Triadelphia -
Greenbridge, Pigtail, Big Branch, Triadelphia Lake Rd, and Cattail Creek
plus Rocky Gorge - Browns Bridge.
The fees are $6 daily or $70 for the season.
From the WSSC web site:
Bird Watching March 15 through November 30, conditions permitting, � hour
before Sunrise to Sunset
A WSSC Use Permit is required for all bird watchers that are 16 years of
age or older. Minors under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a person
at least 18 years of age who also holds a valid Use Permit. A Use Permit is
only valid when used by the person to whom it is issued, and must be
carried at all times when bird watching on WSSC property.
Bird Watching is allowed only at designated areas on WSSC property. In
addition to the March 15 � November 30 Open Season, special organized
events, such as the annual Audubon Society Christmas Count will be
coordinated through WSSC�s Watershed Manager. There will be no charge for
participants of the Christmas Bird Count. The Trails to and from bird
watching sites must not be used if they are wet or muddy. Daily open/closed
status of these trails is available at
www.WSSCwater.com<http://www.wsscwater.com/home/jsp/content/watershed-map-directions.faces>.
Maps of current bird watching sites are available at the Brighton Dam
Visitors Cabin and online at www.WSSCwater.com.
2013 Fees Seasonal Watershed Use Permit $70 Single Day Watershed Use Permit
$6
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Joe Hanfman
Columbia, MD
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