Dear neighbors,
As you may have noticed, heavy equipment has been used to bulldoze some of the woodlands of Rock Creek Hills Park (you can see a photo at <http://goo.gl/5u0oFH>, which is the post now atop <http://SaveRockCreekHillsPark.org>).
Our understanding is that this bulldozing was done to facilitate surveying and geological testing; that the park’s recreational facilities (ballfields, playground, etc.) will not be directly affected; and that groundbreaking for construction remains scheduled for July of 2015.
The transfer of the park land appears to be unlawful. Litigation seeking to enforce the law and protect the park is pending. If this litigation is successful, then the transfer, and the recent destruction, will have to be reversed, and trees planted to remediate the damage.
If you wish to donate to the legal defense of the park, you may do so online at <http://tinyurl.com/ca9kp5m>.
Thank you.
Sincerely yours,
Jim Pekar
RCHCA President