Friends,
As many of you are aware, the Wild Monongahela Act was recently introduced
without the Seneca Creek area included. Seneca Creek is considered by
many to be the crown jewel of the entire Citizens’ Proposal for Wilderness given
its high quality brook trout fishery, size, the wildlife habitat protection it affords
and world class recreational opportunities it provides. Given some changes to
the bill that Governor Manchin has recently proposed, Seneca Creek is now
being strongly considered for inclusion in the bill by Congresswoman Capito.
However, forces are lining up against this and people who oppose wilderness
designation are definitely making their voices heard. A decision on this will
likely be made very, very soon and quick action is essential if we are to
protect this area. Please put in a quick phone call or email to Congresswoman
Capito’s office and:
-Be sure to thank them for cosponsoring the Wild Monongahela Act.
- ask them to add Seneca Creek as well as Roaring Plains East and North to the bill.
-Make sure you tell them where you are calling/emailing from, particularly if you live
in the 2nd district….let them know you are a constituent.
Please forward this email to others you know, particularly others who live in the 2nd
Congressional District, and ask them to do the same. This may be our last chance
to get this special place in the bill! Don’t hesitate to get in touch with me if you have
any questions. Thank you so much for your help!!!
Contact Virginia Gum, the Congresswoman’s staff person working
on the issue.
(202) 225-2711 or Virginia.gum(a)mail.house.gov
Thank you! dave
Dave Saville
West Virginia Wilderness Coalition
