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The Jefferson Memorial visible through cherry blossoms across the Tidal Basin.

Flooding at the Tidal Basin is a constant problem, harming the cherry trees and inconveniencing visitors. The National Park Service began a project to minimize flooding. The Committee sent comments supporting the project. (2023)

 

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C100 Letter Tidal Basin Comment To NPS Of Aug 22, 2022

Beth Purcell and John Fondersmith

Flooding at the Tidal Basin is a constant problem, harming the cherry trees and inconveniencing visitors.  The National Park Service has started a project to minimize flooding.   The NEPA and section 106 process has begun and Committee of 100 sent comments supporting the project.

Date added: August 22, 2022
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