Proposal to Remove the Milburnie Dam in Raleigh, NC

I am working with Restoration Systems (a wetlands and stream mitigation firm) to coordinate a campaign to raise awareness and build support for the removal of the Old Milburnie Dam on the Neuse River in Raleigh, NC. Removal of the dam would restore the river habitat and greatly improve fishing opportunities.

Brief Background:

Restoration Systems has submitted its proposal to remove the Milburnie Dam and restore the Neuse River to the Army Corps of Engineers. Once the Corps issues the permit, the project can proceed.

Before the Corps issues its permit, Restoration Systems must host a Public Information Workshop, which has been scheduled for Thursday, December 6, 2012 (6-8pm).

Before that public information workshop, we will be working with Restoration Systems and the coalition of supporters to do two things:

• Encourage supporters to attend the workshop on 12/6.
• Ask all supporters to sign the online petition. Here's the link: http://www.change.org/petitions/appr...-milburnie-dam

The key points we're emphasizing are that removing the dam will:

• Prevent tragic drownings (At least 11 people have drowned near the dam, including 2 young men in 2008 and 2 small children (7 and 10) in 2012)
• Restore the Neuse River to its natural state
• Open 15 miles of river to spawning migratory fish
• Improve canoeing, kayaking and fishing opportunities

I would appreciate any support from the NC Angler community. I encourage you to sign the petition and/or attend the Public Information Workshop in Raleigh on December 6 at 6pm.

Thank you!

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