Posted on July 4, 2023
Fenwick Island officials are looking at more dredging – but this time for two boating channels in the Little Assawoman Bay to improve navigation and boater safety. The town has recently filed permit applications with DNREC and the Army Corps of Engineers. A public comment period is now open regarding the first application until July 11th. Click here to see the public notice from the USACOE
Additional information from Fenwick Island officials:
Each of the three permits requires a separate Public Notification process during a specific time period. Both entities will review all communications received from the public related to this project. It is critical that as many folks as possible send an email expressing their support for this important project. It is common for individuals not directly impacted (outside of this region) to oppose any such dredging projects for a variety of different reasons. That type of automatic opposition makes it very important that local folks that will directly benefit from this project to express their support.
If you are interested in helping the Town receive the necessary permits and complete the dredging project, please take a few minutes to send an email to Mr. Yost expressing your support – see sample letter below:
SAMPLE OF LETTER SUPPORTING CHANNEL DREDGING
Today’s Date
Michael D. Yost (email address: michael.d.yost@usace.army.mil)
US Army Corps of Engineers
Philadelphia District
1650 Arch Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103-2004
Topic: Fenwick Island Channel Dredging SX File# NAP-2021-00576-85
