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Lake Texoma Authorized by Flood Control Act of 1938 Construction of dam completed in 1944 89,000 surface acres Largest lake in capacity in the

1 Lake Texoma Authorized by Flood Control Act of 1938 Construction of dam completed in ,000 surface acres Largest lake in capacity in the Tulsa District Operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood control, water supply, hydropower, recreation, flow regulation and navigation

2 Lake Texoma Advisory Committee LTAC created to gain an additional degree of public participation in the management of Lake Texoma First organizational meeting, January 20, Purpose of LTAC was to advise and make recommendations to the Tulsa District Engineer Issues considered included: lake level (pool), stabilization, lakeshore management, water quality, wildlife and fisheries management, public recreation, law enforcement, cultural resources protection, water safety, erosion control, land management, and other such subjects that affect the overall lake area.

3 Lake Texoma Advisory Committee Committee Membership: Chairperson, Vice-Chair, and Secretary Minimum of 22, Maximum of 29 members Representatives equally divided among project purposes and between the States of OK and TX (LA and AR may also be represented: Lake associations, water supply, hydropower, marina operators, state park departments, state and federal wildlife departments, navigation, real estate associations, county government, environmental groups, private dock, flood control, and other interests as appropriate. Subcommittees could be established as needed

4 Lake Texoma Advisory Committee Red River Valley Association Southwest Power Administration East Texas Electric Cooperative Rayburn Electric Cooperative North Texas Municipal Water District Greater Texoma Utility Authority LJH Corporation (Marina) Lake Texoma Association Grayson County Commissioner Grayson County Sheriff Department US Coast Guard Oklahoma Lake Patrol Oklahoma Water Resources Board Oklahoma Dept. of Tourism and Recreation Haggerman National Wildlife Refuge Texas Parks and Wildlife Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife OU Biological Station Natural Resources Conservation Commission Lamar Soil and Water Conservation District Little River Conservation District Red River Valley of Texas Downstream landowners/ranchers

5 Lake Texoma Advisory Committee Sub-Committee Reports/Recommendations Seasonal Pool plan Support letters for studies or funding Valuable communication network

6 Lake Texoma Stakeholder Group Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) Requires certain formalities in the creation and administration of Advisory Committees Significant administrative burden on committee members and conduct of meetings Defined task and timeline Advised to refrain from the term Advisory Committee or Committee Members Referred to as Lake Texoma Stakeholder Group

7 Lake Texoma Stakeholder Group Going Forward Tulsa District is committed to continue holding biannual public information meetings with key stakeholders representing the many and varied interests on Lake Texoma. The attendance and substance will be structured similar to past meetings Previous members remain committed to future meetings Other groups/representation are welcomed See Matt Mauck or Joe Custer for details

8 Questions?

9 ODWC Initiatives Presented by Matt Mauck, Fisheries Division Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

10 OK Dept. of Wildlife Conservation The mission of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is the management, protection, and enhancement of wildlife resources and habitat for the scientific, educational, recreational, aesthetic, and economic benefits to present and future generations of citizens and visitors to Oklahoma.

11 Agency Organization Chart

12 Agency Funding License Sales Federal Aid No State Appropriations User Pay User Benefit System

13 Close To Home Fishing Program

14 Close To Home Fishing Program

15 Close To Home Fishing Program 75% live in or near an urban center 73% important to improve urban fishing opportunities 45% drive <1 hour to fishing destination 54% fish more often if a good location was available nearby

16 Close To Home Fishing Program Current lakes/ponds lakes/ponds 310 acres

17 Close To Home Fishing Program What s in it for our partners Tech guidance Stocking Law enforcement Habitat projects Fishing access Fishing clinics

18 Boating and Fishing Access Increase sport fishing and boating opportunities Utilization of Federal grants spent on fishing and boating products

opportunity to invest into lake renovations (work

19 Department Lake Renovations Goal: destination fishery Need: Old lakes with aging infrastructure, opportunity to invest into lake renovations (work on critical components, sedimentation, access improvements)

20 Hatchery Renovations 4 State fish hatcheries Manning 1913 Durant 1917 Byron 1929 Holdenville 1934 Durant Pump Station, water control structures, levee erosion Manning Water supply and pump station

21 Interagency Coordination - OKRMT OKRMT Oklahoma Kill Response Management Team DEQ, ODWC, ODAFF, OWRB, GRDA, USACE, Cherokee Nation etc.

22 Top ANS in Oklahoma Zebra Mussels Bighead Carp Silver Carp Hydrilla White Perch Didymo Golden Algae

23 ANS Distribution in Oklahoma

24 How Does ODWC Tackle ANS? Outreach and Education Population Monitoring Asian Carp Early Detection Aquatic Plants, Zebra Mussels Research Interagency Cooperation Eradication Efforts Decontamination

25 Oklahoma Land Access Program Public access program (VPA-HIP) Awarded funding from Farm Bill Primary goal is to encourage landowners to open land for public recreation.

26 OLAP Overview Landowner can enroll for hunting, fishing, stream access, and/or wildlife-viewing. Most hunting is archery/shotgun only. Lease rate varies on location and activity Statutes limit landowner liability.

27 Current Enrollment Access Type Hunting Fishing (ponds) Stream Access Wildlifeviewing Acres/Miles >52,000 ac >50 surface ac ~4 stream miles 320 ac

28 OLAP Information OLAP Facebook Page OLAP Webpage: wildlifedepartment.com/olap Mobile app for maps Printable PDF Maps

29 ODWC s Gun Ranges Optima Beaver Ft. Gibson Fort Supply Cherokee Canton Okmulgee Lexington James Collins Pushmataha Texoma-Washita Arm Hickory Creek

30 Range issues

31 Lexington

32 Shooting stations

33 Range Improvements

34 Pathway to Recruiting/Retaining Current and Future Hunters/Anglers/Shooters need the following along their path to becoming lifelong hunters/anglers/shooters, Bruce Mathews Cornell University. Positive threshold experience Access to equipment Access to the resource Guide Social Support

35 (OKNASP) 4th-12th Grade schools 100 students per school avg. Participants 70,000 60,000 50,000 40,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 -

36 Oklahoma Fishing In The Schools schools 100 students per school avg. 35,000 Participants 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,

Oklahoma Fishing In The Schools 2017 300 schools 100 students per school avg.

37 Oklahoma Fishing In The Schools schools 100 students per school avg. Paul George Foundation - Outdoor Initiative Partnership with ODWC to get Fishing in the Schools into inter-city schools in OKC

Explore Bowhunting 2017 300 schools taught 47 students per school avg.

38 Explore Bowhunting schools taught 47 students per school avg. 18,000 16,000 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 - Participants

39 Wildlife EXPO Sept 21-23

OKLAHOMA BASS TOURNAMENTS 2011 ANNUAL REPORT

OKLAHOMA BASS TOURNAMENTS 2011 ANNUAL REPORT Report prepared by Andrea Crews Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation 1801 N. Lincoln, Oklahoma City 73105 This program was funded by your fishing license