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.
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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.

Overview – Shoreline Development

 

We support compatible development around the lake using zoning that strikes a balance between development, environment and public access and use of federal land, shoreline and waters managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Some of the developers have established their resorts and golf courses on federal land already zoned for high-density use. Or, they plan to develop commercial and residential improvements on their own private land adjacent to existing commercial marinas and public recreation areas. Some resort/marina investors have purchased and completed major improvements to existing marinas and resorts.

However, we have significant problems with developers and local governments that try to use undeveloped federal shoreline land and water dedicated for public use for commercial or private purposes. For example, to construct golf courses by clearing native forests and vegetation or community boat houses in coves with critical spawning areas. The golf courses and boat houses are to be used primarily by adjacent hotels, condominiums and residences eventhough the sponsors are reported to claim that they are for public use.

A developer is trying to have federal legislation approved mandating the sale of federal land to a local government and then sell or lease it to the developer for economic development. That action would deny the public their current use of the unspoiled Corps managed land for hunting, hiking, boating, and fishing.

Most people have a negative reaction to mandated eminent domain confiscation of private land by a government agency to be used primarily for commercial or private purposes. The land in and surrounding Lake Texoma was taken by the federal government in the 1940’s for the public good and use. The land use and zoning was established to maintain a balance between lakeside development and the environment. Some would change that Lake Texoma balance forever in favor of extensive commercial development around the lake. Other developers are watching closely and will move quickly if they see an opportunity to secure valuable lakefront federal property at a reduced price. A number of people say that corporate welfare has more to do with political clout than sound business or public policy