Upper Monongahela River Association, Inc.
P.O. Box 519
Granville, WV 26534-0519
Donald C. Strimbeck, Secretary
109 Broad Street, P.O. Box 519
Granville, WV 26534-0519
304-599-7585 (Fax:4131)
Email: dcsoinks@comcast.net
Lindstrom-9DecY2K13
December 9, 2013
SENT VIA FAX
Colonel Bernard Lindstrom, District Commander
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District
2200 William S. Moorhead Federal Building
1000 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15222-4186
412-395-7103
FAX 412-644-4093
Subject: IMTS Levels of Service - Additional (Lock) Service (to
Support 2014 Events on the Upper Monongahela River)
Dear Colonel Lindstrom:
As requested by you in meetings held in Morgantown WV on 26
September and in Kittanning PA on 30 October 2013, the Upper
Monongahela River Association (UMRA) is forwarding a prioritized
list of Upper Mon River Recommended Lock Openings For 2014
(attachment1), consistent with major fishing tournaments and a
facilities dedication in Marion County West Virginia. This list
has been developed by the lock working group that includes
representatives from the B.A.S.S. Nation of WV, the WV Bass
Federation, the Cheat Lake Anglers Bass Club and UMRA. The
West Virginia Division of Natural Resources served as a resource
and provided information as did several other users of the Upper
Monongahela River. Recreational and commercial use of the
Upper Monongahela River requires passage through the locks and is
important for the current and future economy of the region. On
behalf of UMRA and the lock working group, we look forward to
continuing to work with the Army Corps of Engineers to meet the
needs of the recreational (and commercial) users of the Upper Mon
River. This request for 8 days of lock openings is made as we in
West Virginia, along with our partners on the Upper Allegheny
(ARDC), work with you on a longer term and broader lock opening
program using the “Contributed funds” approach. If you need
further information we can be reached by telephone at 304-276-3792
or by email at bpallay@comcast.net.
Respectfully,
Barry Pallay
President, Upper Monongahela River Association and member of Lock
Working Group
Tim Mitchem
President, B.A.S.S. Nation of West Virginia and member of Lock
Working Group
Enclosure: Upper Mon River Recommended Lock Openings for 2014
CC:
Colonel Bernard R. Lindstrom, District Commander, Pittsburgh
District USACE
Richard C. Lockwood, Chief, Operations Division, Pittsburgh District
USACE
Lenna Hawkins, Deputy for Programs & Project Management,
Pittsburgh District USACE
David Heidish, Pittsburgh District USACE
Senator Manchin
Senator Rockefeller
Congressman McKinley
Congresswoman Capito
Congressman Rahall
Governor Tomblin
WV DNR – Frank Jernejcic
ARDC-Linda Hemmes
Many others-via extensive email list
Attachment 1
Dates for Lock Openings on Monongahela River for 2014.
April 13th 2014 all locks open from 7:00 am -4:00 pm
May 11th 2014 all locks open from 7:00 am -4:00 pm
May 24th and 25th 2014 (BNWF Marion County Invitational Tournament)
all locks open from 7:00 am -4:00 pm
June 28th and 29th 2014 (BF Invitational Tournament) all locks open
from 7:00 am -4:00 pm
August 16th and 18th 2014 (Marion County Facilities Dedication) all
locks open from 7:00 am -4:00 pm
Please contact Tim Mitchem President BNWF if there are any
questions. Office 304-293-2163. Cell 304-290-9641.
Email Tim.Mitchem@mail.wvu.edu .