{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fwd: 4MR kayak launch progress -- good news!

Monday, 27 November 2023

{Tidal Potomac Fly Rodders} Fwd: 4MR kayak launch progress -- good news!

TPFR Forum Subscribers, below is the latest news on the 4MR "All Abilities Kayak Launch".

Just $18,000 more is needed to fully fund the project. November 28 is Giving Tuesday. Your Donations would be appreciated.

Tight Lines
Daniel Lazenby

TPFR - Community Service Chair

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From: Kurt Moser, Four Mile Run Conservatory Foundation <kmoser@fourmilerun.org>
Date: Thu, Nov 16, 2023 at 2:41 PM
Subject: 4MR kayak launch progress -- good news!
To: Daniel Lazenby <dlazenby4@gmail.com>

Dear Daniel,

We have made much progress in the last several months toward our project to establish the first fully-accessible river access point in the DC metro area. Here are the key milestones that we have reached:

We were recently awarded two grants totaling $148K, bringing us very close to full funding (see details)
An important and required step, our environmental assessment and application for categorical exclusion under the National Environmental Policy Act has been reviewed by federal agencies and approved (NEPA documents available here)
All permit applications are in, and final construction plans have been submitted
We anticipate construction starting in early 2024!

As of this writing, our project funding stands at $482,764, just shy of the $500K funding goal. Help us close the gap on Giving Tuesday, November 28 -- donate and spread the word!

Thank you for your support and stewardship at lower Four Mile Run, and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

Sincerely,

Kurt Moser
President

UPCOMING EVENTS

Bird Walks: We have been partnering with the Audubon Society of Northern VA on an initiative called Stretch Our Parks, which includes bird walks led by ASNV birders. The next one is at 3pm Friday, November 17: Bird Walk with Andreas Seiter. Also, our annual Fall Hawk Walk takes place on Sunday, November 26.

Pop-up Nature Center: Visit us at the Sunday Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market to learn about raptors on November 19, and about winter weather on December 3.

Both days 9am-noon at 4109 Mount Vernon Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22305.

Holiday Makers' Market: On Sunday, December 3, the Four Mile Run Farmers & Artisans Market holds their second annual holiday market at Four Mile Run Park. Check out the 30+ local vendors and enjoy live music from 9am-1pm at 4109 Mount Vernon Avenue. Details on the 4MR Market website.

Winter Solstice Lantern Walk: Make a decorative candle lantern, and/or bring a decorated flashlight or other fun light source for a solstice night walk through Four Mile Run Park on Thursday, December 21.