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Of particular concern to all of the downstream areas is the necessity to in sure that downstream water quality is not diminished by adverse actions taken in the upstream basin areas. In Maryland, we are gradually developing an awareness for the downstream effects of the upstream decisions. The massive impact of Metropolitan Washington’s water with drawal from the Potomac River and the high volumes of sewage entering the Potomac have, in the past, been treated as local issues. One observer commented that the Corps of Engineers' study of the up stream Aversion structures was inadequate. The basic problem was that the Environmental Impact Study done In the Corps was confined to the local area, and conveyed the impression that the Potomac River fell off of the edge of the earth just south of the District of Columbia. In recent months, however, there has been action in a number of areas to include the downstream public in up stream water quality decisions. This belated recognition of the effects of the laws of gravity has been gratefully received by those who live down river water quality effort: In Maryland, call Ruth Mathes at (301) 260-2224. In Virginia, call Vicki Maddox at (804) 257-0056.
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