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STATEMENT: Federal Investments Today in National Mall Catalyze Private Sector Support for the Future
STATEMENT: Federal Investments Today in National Mall Catalyze Private Sector Support for the Future

The National Park Service announced today that the Great American Outdoors Act is providing $112 million to repair and restore the failing seawalls around the Tidal Basin and along the Potomac River at West Potomac Park.

FOX5: Threats to the Cherry Blossom Trees
FOX5: Threats to the Cherry Blossom Trees

Catherine Townsend, President and CEO for the Trust for the National Mall, joined FOX5 to discuss threats to the cherry blossom trees. Photo by Angela Napili

FOX Weather Sunrise: Tidal Basin flooding threatening Cherry Blossom trees in Washington, DC
FOX Weather Sunrise: Tidal Basin flooding threatening Cherry Blossom trees in Washington, DC

DC Cherry Blossoms are in danger due to flooding at Tidal Basin. Matthew Morrison, Arborist at the National Mall and Memorial Parks and Catherine Townsend, president and CEO of the Trust for the National Mall, joined FOX Weather Sunrise to talk about the issue.

WJLA-TV: NPS arborist says climate change threatens future of Cherry Trees
WJLA-TV: NPS arborist says climate change threatens future of Cherry Trees

Facing the challenges of damage caused by increasing foot traffic from millions of visitors, the growing impacts of the changing climate and daily flooding caused by the rising sea level, the beloved Cherry Trees on the National Mall need our help now more than ever. National Park Service arborists work year-round to care for the trees and ensure they continue to bloom for generations to come.

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