PUBLIC "-//Fairfax County Public Library//TEXT (US::ViF::vif00135::A Guide to the Friends of Dyke Marsh Records)//EN" "vif00135.xml" A Guide to the Friends of Dyke Marsh Records, 1948-2019 Friends of Dyke Marsh Records MSS 05-72 © 2023 Fairfax County Public Library. All rights reserved. Machine-readable finding aid created by Ross Landis, December 2, 2023 Description is in English A Guide to the Friends of Dyke Marsh Records, 1948-2019 A Collection in The Fairfax County Public Library MSS 05-72

Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library Descriptive Summary Fairfax County Public Library The Friends of Dyke Marsh Records, 1948-2019 MSS 05-72 6 linear feet English The Friends of Dyke Marsh Records consists of 6.0 linear feet and span the years 1948 to 2019 and consists of correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, newsletters, newspaper clippings, photographs, and promotional materials. Subjects covered are the history of Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve and FODM, and scientific studies and the conservation of Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve. Friends of Dyke Marsh Administrative Information Access Restrictions

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 Use Restrictions

Consult repository for information.

 Preferred Citation

Friends of Dyke Marsh Records, MSS 05-72, Virginia Room, Fairfax County Public Library

 Acquisition Information

Donated by Friends of Dyke Marsh though Dorothy McManus on July 9, 2019.

 Processing Information

Katie Daughtry, September-November 2019EAD generated by Ross Landis, 2023

 Historical and Biographical Information

The Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve is a freshwater tidal marsh located in Fairfax County on the Potomac River, just south of Alexandria, Virginia, and is administered by the National Park Service (NPS) as part of George Washington Memorial Parkway. The Friends of Dyke Marsh (FODM) is a volunteer group dedicated to preserving, protecting, and restoring the Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve through education, science, and stewardship.

FODM was formed in 1975 by a group of local citizens who wanted to stop plans to use the marsh as a dumping ground for dredged river spoil. The group formally organized as a non-profit organization in order to cooperate with the National Park Service and was incorporated in 1976. Their efforts include: holding quarterly meetings and other programs open to the public, publishing a newsletter called The Marsh Wren, raising money to sponsor scientific studies of the marsh, conducting nature walks and surveys, hosting trash clean-ups, preparing informational materials, encouraging public stewardship, and helping NPS control invasive plants.

 Scope and Content

The Friends of Dyke Marsh Records consists of 6.0 linear feet and span the years 1948 to 2019 and consists of correspondence, reports, meeting minutes, newsletters, newspaper clippings, photographs, and promotional materials. Subjects covered are the history of Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve and FODM, and scientific studies and the conservation of Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve.

Series 1: Administrative Files, 1955-2018, Undated Boxes 1-3

Arranged alphabetically by subject. This series contains by-laws of Friends of Dyke Marsh, laws and regulations related to Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, history of Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve and Friends of Dyke Marsh, membership information, fundraising documents, tax documents, awards, materials related to anniversaries of Friends of Dyke Marsh, photographs, and promotional materials.

Series 2: Meeting Minutes, 1989-2018, Boxes 3-5

Arranged chronologically. This series contains meeting minutes from meetings held by Friends of Dyke Marsh from 1989 to 2018.

Series 3: Newsletters, 1988-2019, Box 6

Arranged chronologically. This series contains newsletters published by Friends of Dyke Marsh, entitled The Marsh Wren, from 1988 to 2019.

Series 4: Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 1948-2019, Undated, Box 7

Arranged chronologically. This series contains newspaper clippings and published articles related to Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve and Friends of Dyke Marsh from 1948 to 2019.

Series 5: Studies and Reports, 1963-2013, Undated, Boxes 8-10

Arranged chronologically. This series contains studies and reports that were carried out in Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve and other related studies from 1963 to 2013. Also included is correspondence between Friends of Dyke Marsh, the National Park Service, scientists, and others regarding the studies.

Series 6: Advocacy, 1976-2018, Undated, Boxes 11-12

Arranged alphabetically by subject. This series contains correspondence, reports, and documents related to specific advocacy issues in Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve from 1976 to 2018. Subjects include Belle Haven Marina, boardwalk construction, commercial fishing, hunting, hydrilla control, National Harbor, restoration of Dyke Marsh, and Woodrow Wilson Bridge.

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 Index Terms Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve (Va.) Friends of Dyke Marsh Marshes - Virginia National parks and reserves United States - National Park Service Wetlands - Virginia Wildlife conservation - Virginia - Fairfax County Wildlife refuges - Virginia Container List Series 1: Administrative Files, 1955-2018, Undated 30th Anniversary of Friends of Dyke Marsh [Invitation], 2006 40th Anniversary of Friends of Dyke Marsh [Invitation and News Article], 2016 50th Anniversary of Friends of Dyke Marsh [Correspondence and Planning], 2009 March - October 50th Anniversary of Friends of Dyke Marsh [Invitation, Photo, Remarks, News Article], 2009 October Awards, 1988, 1991, 2010, 2014, Undated Award - 2010 Mount Vernon District Organization of the Year Award [Plaque and Commendation], 2010 Articles of Incorporation of Friends of Dyke Marsh, 1989-2014 By-Laws, 1987-2015 Calendar Featuring Dyke Marsh [Buke and Herbert Bank], 2010 Correspondence Related to Meetings and Events, 1990, 1996-1997, 2002 Correspondence with Congressman John Dingell, 2001, 2013 Friends of Dyke Marsh PowerPoint Presentation, Undated Friends of Dyke Marsh Webpage and CD wth JPG, 1997, Undated Fundraising - Grant Application and WETA Drive, 1990, 1996 Fundraising - WUSA News Announcement of Grant to Dyke Marsh [DVD], 2013 October 29 Historical Maps of Areas Surrounding Dyke Marsh, Undated Historical Maps of Dyke Marsh Boundaries, Umdated History of Dyke Marsh and Friends of Dyke Marsh, 2001, 2006, Undated Jackson Abbott - Correspondence and Publications Regarding Jackson Abbott and Memorial, 1983-2007 Laws - Act Establishing the National Park Service and Laws Relating to George Washington Memorial Parkway, Undated Laws - Public Law 86-41 - Correspondence Related to the Transfer of Land to the National Park Service, 1955, 1959-1961 Laws - Public Law 86-41, To Acquire Land Along Mount Vernon Highway [Act and Congressional Debates], 1959 Laws - House Resolution 701 and Senate Resolution 297, To Recognize Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, 2009 Laws - Senate Joint Resolution 190, Commending the Friends of Dyke Marsh, 2016 Laws and Regulations for Areas Administered by the National Park Service, 1983, 1989, 1991 Laws, Regulations, and Policy Related to Dyke Marsh/Belle Haven, George Washington Memorial Parkway, 1992 April Laws and Regulations, National Park Service - Director's Order #21: Donations and Fundraising, 1998 Legal Agreement Between the National Park Service and VA Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, 1989 Legal Agreement Between the National Park Service and Friends of Dyke Marsh, 1995-2017 Legal Agreement Regarding Friends of Dyke Marsh Logo, 2016 Legal Decisions Regarding Boundaries of Dyke Marsh, 1928-1990 Legal Decisions Regarding Hunting Embayment, 1984-1989 Legal Hearing - Hunting Creek Landfill, 1968 Legislative History and Summary of Documents Pertinent to Dyke Marsh, 1972 Legislative History and Intent, 1981 Member Addresses and Dues, 1995-1996, 2002, 2006 On the Edge: The Potomac River Dyke Marsh by Dave Eckert [Planning and Film Premiere], 2005-2006, 2008 On the Edge: The Potomac River Dyke Marsh by Dave Eckert [DVD], 2006 Photographs of Dyke Marsh, 1988, 1990, Undated Photographs of Broken Boardwalk from Hurricane Isabel, 2003 Photographs of Dyke Marsh and Recognition from National Park Service, 2006 March 21 Photographs of Damage to Dyke Marsh, Undated Photographs of Dyke Marsh and Educational Program, Undated Photographs of Louis Halle's Trip to Dyke Marsh, Undated Program for Funeral Services for Members Frank and Anna McKenna, 2013-2014 Promotional Materials [Brochures, Flyers, Patches, Sticker], 1990-2011, Undated The Restoration of Dyke Marsh Preserve In A Dynamic and Changing World, Presentation by Katia Engelhardt [DVD], 2008 May 14 Tax Exemption Application (IRS Form 1023), 1990 Tax Exemption Documents, 1988, 2005-2018 Series 2: Meeting Minutes, 1989-2018 Meeting Minutes, 1989-2000 Meeting Minutes, 2001-2004 Meeting Minutes, 2005-2006 Meeting Minutes, 2007 Meeting Minutes, 2008 Meeting Minutes, 2009 Meeting Minutes, 2010 Meeting Minutes, 2011 Meeting Minutes, 2012 Meeting Minutes, 2013 Meeting Minutes, 2014 Meeting Minutes, 2015 Meeting Minutes, 2016 Meeting Minutes, 2017 Meeting Minutes, 2018 Series 3: Newsletters, 1988-2019 The Marsh Wren, 1988-1996 The Marsh Wren, 1997-2005 The Marsh Wren, 2006-2011 The Marsh Wren, 2012-2015 The Marsh Wren, 2016-2019 Series 4: Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 1948-2019, Undated Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 1948-1978 Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 1983-1989 Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 1990-1999 Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 2000-2004 Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 2006-2008 Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 2009-2011 Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 2012-2013 Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 2014-2017 Newspaper Clippings and Articles, 2018-2019 Newspaper Clippings and Articles, Undated Series 5: Studies and Reports, 1963-2013, Undated A List of the Batrachians and Reptiles of the District of Columbia and Vicinity by W.P. Hay [1902, Copy], Undated Hydraulic Geometry of A Small Tidal Estuary, USGS, 1963 Observations on the Natural History and Biology of Hunting Creek by F.M. Uhler, 1969 A Short Natural History of Dyke Marsh by L.K. Thomas, Jr., 1974 Feasibility Study for Dyke Marsh Demonstration Area [Final Report and Related Correspondence], 1976 November to 1977 January Environmental Assessment of Dyke Marsh [Draft], National Park Service, 1976 May Environmental Assessment of Dyke Marsh [Draft], National Park Service, 1977 May Environmental Assessment of Dyke Marsh [Final], National Park Service, 1977 June This Was Potomac River by Frederick Tilp [Copy From Book], 1978 Size and Structure of a South Carolina Salt Marsh Avian Community, 1982 Natural Heritage Resources Inventory of Hunting Bay-Dyke Marsh [Proposal, Progress Report, Final, and Addendum], 1988, 1991-1992, 1994 Fairfax County, Virginia, Tidal Wetlands Mapping Project [Final Report], 1989 February 20 Correspondence and Reports Related to Biological Surveys and Monitoring Projects, 1990-1993 Draft Dyke Marsh/Belle Haven Management Study and Environmental Assessment [With Related Correspondence], 1990-1995 Dyke Marsh Bibliography, National Park Service, 1991 March 6 A Historical Delineation of the Dyke Marsh Vegetations by Kelso, XU, Marcella, and Thomas [Final Report and Planning], 1991-1993 Dyke Marsh Herbaceous Plant Study by Dean A. Lindholm, 1992 Visitor Services Project, Belle Haven Park/Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve by Dwight L. Madison, 1994 January Feasability Analysis, Belle Haven Marina, 1995 March Insect Biodiversity of Dyke Marsh, Edward M. Burrows [Grant Proposal and Planning], 1995-1999 Survey of Amphibians and Reptiles, 1996-1997, Undated Dyke Marsh Breeding Bird Survey, 1996, 1998 Tidal Freshwater Marshes and the Need for Their Management by Matthew D. Chua, 1997 July Draft Environmental Impact Statement for National Harbor, 1999 February The Dyke Marsh Preserve Ecosystem [Planning, Correspondence, and Publication Documents], 1991-2017 The Dyke Marsh Preserve Ecosystem [Draft] by David W. Johnston, Undated The Dyke Marsh Preserve Ecosystem [Edited Draft] by David W. Johnston, Undated The Dyke Marsh Preserve Ecosystem [Published] by David W. Johnston, 2000 Environmental Assessment, Raised Boardwalk and Improvements to Wildlife Viewing Areas at Dyke Marsh, National Park Service, 2000 January Population Abundance and Habitat Requirements of the Marsh Wren at Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve by Sandy C. Spencer, 2000 Variation in Terrestrial Arthropod and Vascular Plant Diversity in Mid-Atlantic Low Deciduous Forest by Daniel Kjar, 2002 October The History of Ornithology in Virginia by David W. Johnston, 2003 Should We Restore Dyke Marsh? A Management Dilemna Facing George Washington Memorial Parkway, 2004 Belle Haven Watershed Flood Reduction Project, 2008 Briefing: A Geological Study of Dyke Marsh, George Washington Memorial Parkway, USGS, 2010 Ananlysis of the Deconstruction of Dyke Marsh, George Washington Memorial Parkway, Virginia: Progression, Geologic and Manmade Causes and Effective Restoration Scenarios by Litwin et al, 2011 A 2011 Inventory of Dragonflies and Damselflies at Dyke Marsh Wildlife Preserve, Fairfax County, Virginia [Final Report], VA Department of Conservation and Recreation, 2013 May Series 6: Advocacy Subject Files, 1988-2018, Undated Belle Haven Marina - NPS Concession Agreements, 1988 Belle Haven Marina - Correspondence, Reports, and Articles Related to Advocacy Issues at Belle Haven Marina, 1995-1996 Belle Haven Marina - Correspondence, Reports, and Articles Related to Advocacy Issues at Belle Haven Marina, 1997-1998 Belle Haven Marina - Correspondence, Reports, and Articles Related to Advocacy Issues at Belle Haven Marina, 2001 Belle Haven Marina - Newspaper Clippings Regarding Advocacy Issues at Belle Haven Marina, 2002 Belle Haven Marina - Correspondence, Reports, and Articles Related to Advocacy Issues at Belle Haven Marina, 2002-2012, Undated Boardwalk - Correspondence, Reports, and Articles Related to Boardwalks in Dyke Marsh, 1983, 1999-2004, Undated Commercial Fishing - Correspondence, Reports, and Articles Related to Commercial Fishing in Dyke Marsh, 1990-1991, 1996 Correspondence Related to Various Advocacy Issues, 1976-1989 Correspondence Related to Various Advocacy Issues, 1990-1998 Correspondence Related to Various Advocacy Issues, 2002-2012, Undated Correspondence Regarding National Park Service's Legal Obligation to Protect Dyke Marsh, 1990, 1996 Hunting - Correspondence, Reports, and Articles Related to Duck and Waterfowl Hunting in Dyke Marsh, 1987-1989 Hunting - Correspondence, Reports, and Articles Related to Duck and Waterfowl Hunting in Dyke Marsh, 1990, 2008-2010, Undated Hydrilla - Correspondence, Reports, and Articles Regarding Hydrilla Control in the Potomac River, 1984 Hydrilla - Correspondence, Reports, and Articles Regarding Hydrilla Control in the Potomac River, 1985, Undated National Harbor - Correspondence, Reports, and Articles Related to Advocacy Issues Regarding National Harbor, 1998-2001, 2008, Undated Restoration - Correspondence, Reports, and Articles Related to the Restoration of Dyke Marsh, 2004, 2007, 2012-2014, Undated Restoration - Correspondence, Reports, and Articles Related to the Restoration of Dyke Marsh, 2017-2018 Woodrow Wilson Bridge - Correspondence, Reports, and Articles Related to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge Improvement, 1990-1999, Undated