USACE to host public information meeting for Grapevine Lake Master Plan Revision

SWF USACE
Published Feb. 14, 2020

FORT WORTH, Texas – Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will host a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. on April 2 at The REC of Grapevine, 1175 Municipal Way, Grapevine, Texas, 76051, to inform the public of the initiation of the revision to the Grapevine Lake Master Plan.

The Master Plan is a vital tool produced and used by USACE to guide the responsible stewardship of USACE­ administered lands and resources for the benefit of present and future generations. Public participation is critical to the successful revision of the Master Plan. Key topics to be addressed in the revised Master Plan include revised land classifications, new natural and recreational resource management objectives, recreation facility needs, and special topics such as invasive species management. Revision of the Master Plan will not address in detail the technical operational aspects of the reservoir related to the water supply or flood risk management missions of the project.

The open house style public meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a brief overview outlining the purpose and scope of the Master Plan, as well as the proposed schedule and opportunities for public involvement. Following the overview will be an opportunity to view maps, ask questions, and provide written comments about the project.

The public meeting information is available to download at the following USACE website beginning April 3: https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/About/Lakes-and-Recreation-lnformation/Master-Plan­ Updates/Grapevine-Lake/.

In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, and other applicable laws and regulations, a 30-day public comment period begins on April 3. Comments and questions pertaining to the proposed revision may be submitted at the public meeting, or emailed to CESWF-PER-Grapevine@usace.army.mil, or mailed to Joshua Quiring: Project Manager, CESWF-PEC-TM, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Planning and Environmental Center, Fort Worth District, P.O. Box 17300, Fort Worth, TX 76102-0300.

Questions pertaining to the proposed revision can be addressed to: Kenneth Myers, CESWF-OD-M, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, 110 Fairway Drive, Grapevine, Texas 76051, Phone: (817) 865-2600 or email: CESWF-PER-Grapevine@usace.army.mil.

Visit the Fort Worth District Web site at: www.swf.usace.army.mil and social media at: https://about.me/usacefortworth  


Contact
Clay Church
817-886-1314
clayton.a.church@usace.army.mil
819 Taylor St., Fort Worth, TX 76102

Release no. 20-007