TULSA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lake Texoma Project Office, is extending the initial public comment period for the revision of the Lake Texoma Master Plan through Dec. 15.

The master plan is a land management document that provides for overall development and use of cultural, natural and recreational resources throughout the life of Lake Texoma.

In revising the master plan the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District will prepare new management objectives, develop a new land classification map and prepare a resource management plan describing in broad terms how the federal lands surrounding the lake will be managed. The Corps is particularly interested in public input to help develop the new management objectives and evaluate classifications of federal lands around the lake.

Availability of federal lands at Lake Texoma for public recreational purposes and protection of open space values for public enjoyment is given top priority throughout the process.

The last major revision of the Lake Texoma Master Plan was in 1977. Lake Texoma as a whole is considered to be an exceptionally important public recreation venue both regionally and nationally.

Management objectives can be as broad as “protecting important wildlife habitat from development” or as specific as “increasing the number of pedestrian trails”.

Public comment forms are available for download at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District website at www.swt.usace.army.mil/home/LakeTexomaMasterPlan.

Comments may be submitted in any written format and may be sent by mail or e-mail to:

Mr. Joe Custer, Lake Manager,
351 Corps Road, Denison, TX 75020-6425
Email: Joe.Custer@usace.army.mil