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 Stories About: Army Corps of Engineers AND Oklahoma AND outdoor recreation AND political groups
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Howell of Protest
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13 Mar 2003 |
Daily Grist |
| Howell of Protest Under federal regulations, private developers have to pay market rates to lease land bordering the 456 lakes owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. But last month, Ronald Howell signed a 50-year rent-free lease on 280 along Oklahoma's Skiatook Lake, which is owned by the corps, to build a $10 million resort, complete with marina and golf course. What gives? It s ... |
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| Topics: Army Corps of Engineers, Oklahoma, outdoor recreation, political groups (all these topics) |
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