George P. Cossar

Well, I hear they are negotiating to keep the park open.......
Thank you Mr. McBride !!!!!:D:D:D:D

Let's keep the heat on !!!! :mad:

I they want to close one down I would recomend the one around here that has the least attendance and that woild be those on the Mississippi river or even close to the river. During the summer months these are so full of "skeeters" that you cant sit outside in the evening to enjoy anything, Two that come to mind are Rosedale and Lake Washington. Try puttin one out that doesnt get used instead of one that does!

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I talked to some folks last night that are in the know. Cossar has pretty much been spared for a year. they are going to make some changes to make it a little more profitable.

That's good news Torch, but we still need to let them know how we feel.

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That's good news Torch, but we still need to let them know how we feel.

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Major is correct, Keep on sendin and callin. Every call or email they get lets them know that there are people out here that really care what happens to our state parks!

I recieved this email from the MDWFP this morning...............
Thank you for your comments regarding George P. Cossar State Park. The decision
to close George P. Cossar State Park was very difficult.

Our decision was based on several factors including a shortage of funds. Since
Fiscal Year 2008, the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has
sustained a 31% reduction in funding from the Legislative General Fund
Appropriation as well as a 9.5% cut as part of Governor Barbours FY 2010 budget
reductions, and a 6% reduction in Privilege Fees.

The Parks Division of MDWFP has streamlined its operational costs by reducing
expenditures and has suspended hiring of non-essential personnel. Even with
these actions, MDWFP continues to face budgetary challenges regarding loss of
revenue, with Cossar State Park experiencing the largest sustained deficit.

At this time, MDWFP is negotiating to delay the closure date and/or keep the
park open for camping. Unfortunately, the restaurant and swimming pool will
remain closed. A final outcome is expected within the next two weeks.

Thank you again for your comments.

Amanda Murphy
Parks

I could live with closing the pool and the restaurant but not the cabins or camp sites.

My state rep called me and said, "Someone opened a hornets nest" about this park.

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My state rep called me and said, "Someone opened a hornets nest" about this park.

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Let's keep stinging.

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I recieved this email from the MDWFP this morning...............
Thank you for your comments regarding George P. Cossar State Park. The decision
to close George P. Cossar State Park was very difficult.

Our decision was based on several factors including a shortage of funds. Since
Fiscal Year 2008, the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) has
sustained a 31% reduction in funding from the Legislative General Fund
Appropriation as well as a 9.5% cut as part of Governor Barbours FY 2010 budget
reductions, and a 6% reduction in Privilege Fees.

The Parks Division of MDWFP has streamlined its operational costs by reducing
expenditures and has suspended hiring of non-essential personnel. Even with
these actions, MDWFP continues to face budgetary challenges regarding loss of
revenue, with Cossar State Park experiencing the largest sustained deficit.

At this time, MDWFP is negotiating to delay the closure date and/or keep the
park open for camping. Unfortunately, the restaurant and swimming pool will
remain closed. A final outcome is expected within the next two weeks.

Thank you again for your comments.

Amanda Murphy
Parks

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I just recieved that same response.

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has suspended hiring of non-essential personnel.

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Maybe this is the problem, why would anyone hire non-essential personnel to begin with?

form them you guys got. Verbatum

Can we say

FORM letter? ;)

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i just recieved that same response.

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There was a discussion on the Paul Gallo program this morning about the closing of Cossar. A guy from the Corps and State Rep Warner McBride. I have to tell you, I was really disappointed in the lack of knowledge Rep McBride had about Cossar or the park system in general. I had to call to let him know too. If any of you get the chance, make it a point to visit the Capitol when the legislature is in session. Go to a committee meeting or two and sit in on floor business in both the House and Senate, it will open your eyes. A lot of these guys have got to go.

Heard the same program Maj and had the same dissapointment in the general understanding of the parks and COE interplay. Heck even Gallo didn't seem to know spit and the boy is a fisherman himself.

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