We need your help in securing federal funding for the breakwater feasibility study. The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Jo-Ellen Darcy, is making recommendations for funding in the fiscal year 2011 work plan. It is critical for us to get the breakwater project on the work plan so that the feasibility study can move forward.
Please write her a support letter that this is an important project for you. (see sample letter below). Also, we are using this opportunity to write to Colonel Mark Toy who is the LA District Commander of the Army Corps of Engineers to show our local support for the breakwater project. (see Sample letter further below). Time is limited, so act now! Click the link to open your email client, copy and paste our message below or use your own. Thanks!
Copy this letter and Email to Assistant Secretary Darcy (ASACWPOC@conus.army.mil):
Subject Line: To Assistant Secretary Ellen-Jo Darcy
Date:
The Honorable Jo-Ellen Darcy
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works
108 Army Pentagon
Washington DC 20310-0108
Assistant Secretary Darcy:
It is an honor to write you regarding the East San Pedro Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project, also known as the Long Beach Breakwater Study.
The study will examine the potential reconfiguration of the Federal Breakwater in the City of Long Beach. I am writing to respectfully request that this study be included in your recommendations for funding in the FY11 Workplan. This study is vitally important to the environmental health and economy of our region, and has the support of the full Long Beach City Council, regional leaders and the community.
The City of Long Beach has entered into a partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers to undertake the feasibility study. This project has the potential for ecosystem restoration, improved water quality and increased recreation
Your consideration of this feasibility study into your recommendations for funding is greatly appreciated by all stakeholders.
Sincerely,
Your Name
Your Mailing address
Copy this letter and Email to Colonel Mark Toy (jeanne.h.imamura@usace.army.mil):
Date:
Colonel Mark Toy
Los Angeles District Commander
United States Army Corps of Engineers
P.O. Box 532711
Los Angeles, CA 90053-2325
Colonel Toy:
Thank you for your past support of the East San Pedro Bay Ecosystem Restoration Project, also known as the Long Beach Breakwater Study.
I am writing to respectfully request that the feasibility portion of the study be included in the Army Corps of Engineers’ fiscal year 2011 Workplan. This study is vitally important to the environmental health and economy of our region, and has the support of the full Long Beach City Council, regional leaders and the community.
As you are aware, the City of Long Beach has entered into a partnership with the Army Corps to undertake the feasibility study. This effort has the potential to improve water quality, increase recreation, and provide an economic boost to the region.
Your consideration of inclusion of the Breakwater Feasibility Study into the Army Corps of Engineers workplan is greatly appreciated by all stakeholders.
Sincerely,
Your name
Your Mailing address