Comments Needed ~the Nation's River: 2 miles subject to permanent closure

Susan Petro - Riley's Lock

Update: The Coast Guard is working with local paddling clubs to find ways for the MD side of the river to be open. Thanks to all for their comments on this issue to the Coast Guard. See Post Coverage here. 
The US Coast has issued a final interim rule that allows the full width of the Potomac River (and access at highly popular Riley's Lock in Montgomery County) and a length of two miles to be closed at any time due to use of Trump National Golf Course in Sterling, VA. See our comments below. As our partners at Canoe Cruisers Association have said, "This is clearly a case of overkill."

CCA and others have rightly suggested a modified order closing the River area in proximity to the shore along the now tree-cleared river shoreline along the golf course.

The comment period ends August 2 - the order went into effect without the comment period on July 10. Comment Here ​See MCA's Comment Below

​Media:
Coast Guard Wants to Kick Boats Off the Potomac When the President is Golfing (WaPo)

Potomac River Section Closed When Trump is at His Virginia Golf Club (NBC 4)

Trump Golf Habit Sparks Outrage Over River Closures (CBS 9)

House Democrats Say Potomac Should Remain Open Near Trump Golf Course (WaPo)

Trump's Visit to Virginia Golf Course Could Close a Stretch of the Potomac to Boaters (Washingtonian)