DIVISION OF FEDERAL AID
Southwest Region
KOFA
boating access

Boating Access

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ARIZONA | NEW MEXICO | OKLAHOMA | TEXAS

boat launch ramp at Cooper LakeOklahoma Select Highlights link to hear audio clip

The Wallop-Breaux Amendments to the Sport Fish Restoration Act have made a dramatic impact on boating access in Oklahoma. Since 1987 more than 90 local governments have partnered with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation to construct 87 boat ramps, 90 boat docks and 77 parking facilities. Click on "Highlights" for details.

state facts
Average Annual
Sport Fish Restoration Funding for Boating Access:  $780,000

 

Texas Select Highlights link to hear audio clip

Since 1987 Sport Fish Restoration funds totalling more than $11 million have helped build and maintain more than 90 public launch ramps throughout the state. In addition to boating access projects on state sites, Texas Parks and Wildlife provides assistance to local governments, which share the costs and assume responsibility for the operations and maintainance of the facilities. Click on "Highlights" for examples of recent projects.

state facts
Average Annual
Sport Fish Restoration Funding for Boating Access:  $2 million

OKLAHOMA

For general information contact:
John Stafford
Federal Aid / Research Coordinator
405-522-5259 / fax: 405-521-6535
email: jstafford@odwc.state.ok.us

Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation
P.O. Box 53465
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73152

Contact for Boating Infrastructure Grants
Contact for Clean Vessel Act Grants

Resources
Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation

  • Boat Oklahoma Handbook
  • Fishing Access
  • TEXAS

    For general information contact:
    Tim Hogsett
    Recreation Grants Director
    512-912-7120 / fax: 512-707-2742
    email: tim.hogsett@tpwd.state.tx.us

    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
    4200 Smith School Rd.
    Austin TX 78744

    Resources
    Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

  • Boating
  • Boater Education
  • Boating Laws
  • Last updated: July 26, 2007

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