April 29, 2004

Mr. Donald C . Strimbeck
PO Box 519
Granville, WV 26534 -0519

Dear Mr. Strimbeck:

I am in receipt of your correspondence regarding the Upper Monongahela Boating Infrastructure Grant application.

In an effort to .be of assistance, I have contacted an official with the U..S. Fish and Wildlife ,Service regarding the grant. I have asked that the status of the application be determined and a written report of the findings be provided to office. Rest assured that I will be back in touch with you as soon as I have any further information.

In the interim, please do not hesitate to contact me again if I may be helpful in any way. I want to be of all possible assistance.

Most sincerely,