Editor, Gazette-Journal:

Sometime ago, while perusing a document involving United Nations’ control of wetlands, biosphere and world heritage sites, I encountered an interesting document under the United Nations Heritage and Biosphere Programs.

I found that certain rivers, as well as the Virginia coast, have been included into a treaty that will give control of these areas to the United Nations. The treaty is called the Ramsar Convention, and the Potomac River, as well as the Rappahannock River, falls under this treaty.

I recall having encountered references made to biodiversity and a biodiversity significance of B-3 within the Mathews County Comprehensive Plan. I also recall a somewhat vague reference made to coastal zone management, resource protection areas and other assisting agencies.

Within another section, I encountered references made to the Bavon Breakwater Project, supposedly made possible by a law enforcement grant. Perhaps I am in error by using the term &quo...