Zink Lake Shoreline Beautification

Summary Update:

River Projects:  The Arkansas River Corridor Master Plan (Phases I and II) was completed in late 2005, sponsored and produced by INCOG and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and was adopted by TMAPC, the City of Tulsa and Tulsa County Commission as an element of the Tulsa’s and Tulsa County’s Comprehensive Plan in March 2006.  Phase III of the process was completed in February 2009, under a contract with Tulsa County and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  The purpose of the Phase III effort was to collect seasonal environmental inventory and baseline conditions information in the river, to evaluate potential low water dam designs and operation strategies to improve the Arkansas River’s flow regime, sediment management, dam safety and habitat conditions.

Zink Lake Shoreline Beautification:  Engineering for this project is associated with the Low-Water Dam projects.  It is anticipated that a series of three public meetings will be scheduled in 2009 to present the Phase III reports to the public.

Background:

Funds will be provided for landscaping and shoreline beautification along both the east and west banks of the Arkansas River around Zink Lake. This project will add to the scenic beauty of one of Tulsa’s most noted physical assets. Local funding will be used to match anticipated federal dollars to help with the beautification effort and attract private investment along the river.

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