Cambridge Council Moves Despite Lawsuit

This message was received via e-mail, and references opposed development adjacent to and upstream from the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, near Cambridge, Maryland — development that is potentially devastating to the surrounding, protected wetlands area.

Last Friday night, we recieved news that despite the pending lawsuits that CBF has filed, despite the pending decision of the Critial Area Commission, the Cambridge City Council is moving ahead…and doing so sooner than expected. They have scheduled a new meeting for THIS THURSDAY, August 10 with one major agenda item - to vote on the proposed Blackwater Resort project. If you, your friends or neighbors have intended to call the City Council to tell them you oppose the project, there no time to waste. Call City Hall at 410-228-4020.

And come to the Cambridge City Council Chambers (on Gay St.) at 7p.m. to hold these elected officials accountable for their decision on this mega-development. Though we do not believe there will be opportunity for public comment, it is incredibly important that the Commissioners make their choice before the people who it will affect.

So, once again, bring friends, bring family and let’s keep up the drum beat of opposition!

The Blackwater Refuge is home to many species of wildlife, some of which are nearing endangered status because their natural habitats are being destroyed by irresponsible development projects such as this one.

For more information, visit the Chesapeake Bay Foundation web site.

[UPDATE]

The date has changed for the Cambridge City Council meeting, originally scheduled for this Thursday, August 10th. It now will be held MONDAY, AUGUST 21st, at 6pm. The one major agenda item will be to vote on the proposed Blackwater Resort project. Please come to the meeting to hold these elected officials accountable for their decision on this mega-development. Though we do not believe there will be an opportunity for public comment, it is incredibly important that the council members make their choice before the people who it will affect.