ANNOUNCEMENTS
We continue strong efforts to gain support and obtain federal funding for updates to the Corps of Engineers Lake Texoma 1976 Environmental Impact Statement, 1978 Master Plan and1996 Shoreline Management Plan and to address other issues and improvements indicated on this web site.
  • Texas and Oklahoma federal, state and local representatives and officials.
  • Lake Texoma area businesses and organizations.
  • Boaters, fishermen, hunters, other recreational and wildlife enthusiasts and their organizations.
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HOT ISSUES
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Oklahoma Lake Texoma State Park (Oklahoma Land Conveyance) EIS Scoping Report Summary, See Appendices for project descriptions and public comments.
Go button Eagles at Lake Texoma
Witness the evolution of a cove under development.
Supplement to Lake Texoma Environmental Impact Statement is Required
Why We Are Losing Prime Boating, Fishing, Hunting and Outdoor Recreation Areas?
What Can We Do About the Issues?
Who to Write to?
Little Mineral EIS (Denison Land Conveyance) Scoping Report Summary, See Appendix D for proposed development drawings and Public Scoping Comments in Appendix F.

Applicable USACE Policies and Regulations

Most of these references are available at the national USACE web site at www.usace.army.mil under Reference and FAQ.

Key USACE Mission Statement for Recreational Programs at Civil Works

§  EP 1130-2-550

§ " The Army Corps of Engineers is the steward of the lands and waters at Corps water resources projects. Its Natural Resources Management Mission is to manage and conserve those natural resources, consistent with ecosystem management principles, while providing quality public outdoor recreation experiences to serve the needs of present and future generations. In all aspects of natural and cultural resources management, the Corps promotes awareness of environmental values and adheres to sound environmental stewardship, protection, compliance and restoration practices. 

The Corps manages for long-term public access to, and use of, the natural resources in cooperation with other Federal, State, and local agencies as well as the private sector.

The Corps integrates the management of diverse natural resource components such as fish, wildlife, forests, wetlands, grasslands, soil, air, and water with the provision of public recreation opportunities. The Corps conserves natural resources and provides public recreation opportunities that contribute to the quality of American life."

  • Shoreline Management for Civil Works Projects, ER 1130-2-406
  • Lake Texoma Environmental Impact Statement, dated 1976 (copy not available online)
  • Lake Texoma Master Plan dated 1978, as amended (copy not available online).