I thought they were having a public hearing and taking comments before making a decision on this
n Friday, March 1, 2013 6:08:26 PM UTC-5, Joe Hanfman wrote:
> 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.
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> The fees are $6 daily or $70 for the season.�
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> 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.
> Maps of current bird watching sites are available at the Brighton Dam Visitors
> Cabin and online at www.WSSCwater.com.
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> 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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