Postponed! Update June 7th, 2022: after a review of the site we’ve found an extensive amount of poison ivy that we do not want to expose our community to.  Likewise, we found the site much cleaner than we previously observed, which is great! We are going to hold off until next fall to meet at…

Local online news source, ARLnow published a piece regarding the boathouse project and the launch of this ABF website.  ABF Secretary George Kirschbaum offers some insight into the project both past and present. Check it out here: https://www.arlnow.com/2022/03/28/arlington-boathouse-booster-launch-website-to-track-progress-on-the-project/

The piece published on the website Row2k.com in August of 2021 illustrates how access to water in a community, and the opportunities that bring can offer so much to kids and adults alike. Similar potential exists in Arlington when the boathouse project comes to fruition. Take a look, and read for yourself: https://www.row2k.com/features/5595/Crew-Haven-Strives-to-Bring-Rowing-to-the-Kids-of-New-Haven/

At this time the project is making great progress. The Arlington County government is in regular talks with the National Park service about how best to proceed. The necessary funding for further site and facility, study, and development is being considered in recent and the current county CIP process. The site has been identified and…

A recent article in the New York Times shares how Egyptians are rediscovering the river that flows through their capital city of Cairo via river access and rowing. The Arlington Boathouse project hopes to offer the same kind of access for Arlingtonians to the Potomac River so they can enjoy the history and views of…

We are pleased to report that the County Board unanimously voted on Saturday (7/17/21) to approve the County Manager’s proposed Capital Improvements Program budget for FY 22-24 which includes funding for the Arlington County boathouse project! The budget includes planning funds “…given the progress and momentum with our federal partners on this generational project.” The…

WTOP news radio had a small piece regarding progress on the boathouse project, the favored location, and the overall view of other watersport launch sites exist along the Arlington shoreline. We appreciate the exposure and think you will enjoy the coverage. Listen here: https://wtop.com/arlington/2019/06/arlington-residents-are-a-step-closer-to-canoeing-and-kayaking-on-the-potomac/