MISSION / PEOPLE / TEAMWORK
CANTON LAKE MASTER
PLAN REVISION:
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
PRESENTATION
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Tulsa Worth District
Purpose of Presentation
• Inform the public and stakeholders that a master plan revision has started
• Define a master plan
• Describe the master plan revision process
• Provide instructions on how to participate in the revision process
• Encourage participation
• Provide links to documents
The Corps defines a Master Plan as…
“The strategic land use management document that guides the comprehensive
management and development of all project recreational, natural and
cultural resources throughout the life of the water resource development
project.”
Source: Chapter 3 of EP 1130-2-550 available at
www.usace.army.mil/library/publications
• The master plan is a 25 year comprehensive land use
management guide for recreational, natural, and cultural
resources
• Adheres to Federal laws to preserve, conserve, restore,
maintain, manage, and develop project lands, waters, and
associated resources, including the National Environmental Policy
Act (NEPA) for environmental stewardship and outdoor recreation
• Provides land classifications and resource management
objectives that are broad and adaptive over time
• Requires and encourages public involvement
What is a
master plan?
• The current master plan is out of date and is no longer
compliant with new regulations
• Substantial changes in environmental, cultural, social, and
recreational conditions have occurred since the current master
plan was approved
• Re-examine land classification due to these substantial
changes
• The master plan provides long-term goals and consistent
management objectives to guide balanced management of
resources and public recreation
Why do a
evision?
Why do a
revision?
The process is a cover-to-cover review and revision of the entire
plan and is accomplished by:
• A team of Corps employees including Operations, Real Estate,
Master Planning, and Environmental Compliance subject matter
experts
• Receive input from and collaboration with partners, neighbors,
stakeholders, elected officials, resource agencies, and the public
• A thorough review and update of land and water surface
classifications
• Developing appropriate NEPA compliance documents
What is the
revision
process?
Where we are today
Project
Initiation/Data
Collection
Agency/Public Scoping
Notification & Comment
Period (30* days)
Development of Draft
Master Plan Report and
Environmental
Assessment (EA)
Agency/Public Draft
Document Notification &
Comment Period (30 days)
Development of
Final Master Plan
Report and EA
Publish Final Master
Plan Report and EA
PHASE 1
SCOPING
PHASE 2
DRAFT
PHASE 3
FINAL
What is the
revision
process?
Source: Engineering Pamphlet (EP) 1130-2-550
Land
Classifications
What is the
revision
process?
Land Classification Definition
Project Operations
Lands required for the dam, spillway, levees, office, maintenance facilities and other
areas that are used solely for project operations.
High Density
Recreation
Land developed for intensive recreational activities for the visiting public, including day
use areas and campground areas for commercial concessions, and quasi-public
development.
Multiple Resource
Management Lands
Low Density Recreation: Lands with minimal development or infrastructure that
support passive public recreational use (e.g., trails, primitive camping, wildlife
observation, fishing and hunting).
Wildlife Management: Lands designated for the stewardship of fish and wildlife
resources.
Vegetative Management: Lands designated for the stewardship of forest, prairie, and
other native vegetative cover.
Inactive and/or Future Recreation Areas: Recreation areas planned for the future
or
that have been temporarily closed.
Environmentally
Sensitive Areas
Areas where scientific, ecological, cultural or aesthetic features have been identified.
These areas must be considered by management to ensure they are not adversely
impacted.
Mitigation
Lands acquired or designated specifically for offsetting losses associated with
development of the project. Lands allocated as separable mitigation lands can only be
given this classification.
Water Surface
Classifications
What is the
revision
process?
Source: Engineering Pamphlet (EP) 1130-2-550
Water Surface
Classification Definition
Open Recreation Those waters available for year-round or seasonal water-based recreational use.
Restricted Water areas restricted for project operations, safety, and security purposes.
Designated No-Wake
To protect environmentally sensitive shoreline areas, recreational water access
areas from disturbance, and for public safety.
Fish and Wildlife
Sanctuary
Annual or seasonal restrictions on areas to protect fish and wildlife species during
periods of migration, resting, feeding, nesting, and/or spawning.
What is the
revision
process?
Land Use
Map from
1975 Master
Plan
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
Purpose of NEPA is to:
• Ensure federal agencies give proper consideration to the
environment prior to undertaking a federal action
• Involve the Public (scoping) in the decision-making process
• Document the process by which agencies make informed decisions
NEPA Scoping Process:
• Opportunity for public comments and questions on the potential
impacts of proposed federal actions
• Includes comments from other federal, state, and local governments,
and Tribal Nations
NEPA
Compliance
What is the
revision
process?
• Facility design details
• Details of daily project administration
• Technical aspects of:
• Water management for flood risk management
• Regional water quality
• Water supply
• Shoreline management
• Water level management
• Hydropower
• Navigation
What is not
part of a
master plan?
At this point in the revision process there are no proposed
changes
The Corps is requesting written comments for
RECOMMENDED changes to the existing master plan
Possible Changes to the Revised Mater Plan Could Include:
• Change Land and Water Classification
• Change Resource Goals and Objectives
• Create Utility Corridors
What is
changing in
the plan?
Submit written comments!
Review all documents available on the
USACE website:
https://www.swt.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Master-Plans/
Documents available on the website include:
–Project maps
–Comment form
–Presentation
Spread the word by telling your
colleagues, friends and neighbors
to participate
How can I
participate?
Comments will be accepted only in writing, some of the
methods for submitting a comment include:
• You may download the comment form provided on the website, fill
it out electronically, and email it to the Corps using the submit button
on the comment form
• Or you may print the comment form provided on the website, fill it
out by hand, and mail it to the Corps at the address on the comment
form
• Or you may write a comment or send an email without using the
comment form, and mail or email it to the Corps at the address
provided on the website
• Comments are due by close of business on August 22, 2024
How can I
participate?
Who can I
talk to about
the plan?
Talk to anyone from the USACE
at the meeting to answer your questions.
• Call the Lake Office at:
580-886-2989
• Visit the Lake Office at:
64600 N 2466 RD
Canton, OK 73724-9522
• Email us your questions at:
ceswt-od-nr@usace.army.mil
• The master plan will take 18-24 months to complete
• Projected milestones/schedule
When will the
master plan
be done?
Milestones Schedule
Public Notification for Scoping 23 July
Public Comment Period (30 days) 23 July– 22 August 2024
Draft Master Plan/EA Public Notification October 2025*
Public Comment Period (30 days) November 2025*
Final Master Plan/EAApproved May 2026*
* Projected
