Delaney Statement on Revised C&O Canal Fee Proposal

This Friday, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park (C&O Canal) rescinded its proposal to expand the collection of recreation fees park-wide. Earlier this week, Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) wrote to National Park Service officials, opposing the proposed expansion. Park officials at the C&O Canal will continue to gather public input on other proposed changes.

Congressman Delaney releases the following statement:

"I am pleased that the park has announced that they will not impose new park-wide fees. My constituents were very concerned about this change, which in my view was not the right approach. We have to be extremely sensitive to major changes such as this, because the economic impacts can be meaningful for people and communities. Park officials should be commended for being extremely transparent throughout this process and really listening to public feedback. In addition to being a natural and historical treasure for visitors, the park is an important economic engine for our area and I hope to continue to work with National Park Service and C&O Canal Park officials to make sure that the park has the resources it needs to thrive."

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