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Georgetown University, National Park Service and District of Columbia announce agreement to increase public waterfront access along the Georgetown Waterfront
June 11, 2025 · Source: National Park Service
Under the terms of the agreement, Georgetown will donate a parcel of land on the Potomac River to the National Park Service to be added to the boundary of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park. This parcel includes an easement along the Capital Crescent Trail, which would be extinguished when the land is donated. This will allow for uninterrupted use of the trail by the public.
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