Public Meeting Results

A nice sized crowd was on hand for the Canton Lake Association's public meeting on Thursday evening in the Canton Elementary Gym Complex. Many guest speakers traveled from all corners of the state to share their knowledge and experience in fighting similar water battles that we face with OKC.

 We heard from Legislators and Government Agencies, as well as Grass Roots Organizers and while each of them shared vary valuable information on a vast array of topics, one message was consistent and perfectly clear from all, "KEEP FIGHTING, you are making a difference".

People across the state are taking  notice and an interest in this situation. As the word spreads and the people hear about what is happening here, the Canton Lake situation is becoming more and more talked about and harder for OKC to sweep under the rug. Applying political, as well as public opinion pressure may be all we have for now, but it seems to be helping to shape the future of Canton Lake water in a positive fashion.

As CLA Board members we all knew this wasn't going to be an easy over night fight when we took it up, but we are committed to stay the course. Even if nothing else seems to come from our efforts in the short term, we will keep making those in power in OKC uncomfortable with their decisions to abuse this precious resource.

As President of the CLA stated at the close of the meeting, "We will keep fighting this fight!"  We greatly appreciate all the new members that signed up and we look forward to more of you doing so in the future. Thank you for your support in this battle for our lake. If you have not done so, we invite you to visit our website and join today.

www.cantonlakeinfo.com

Please make plans to join us for our public meeting tomorrow evening Thursday the 28th of March, at 6:30 pm. Meeting to be held at the Canton Public Schools Elementary Gym/Auditorium Complex. This meeting will be very informative about our lake and it's current condition as well as future plans the CLA has for improvements and fighting for our water. We will be joined my several special guests who are very informed about water battles and water rights. We hope to see you there.

A good sign!

While it is still very shallow, there is now water up to the ramp at the Canadian day use area! While we are still a long way from unloading deep bottom boats, this will allow shallow running, small fishing boats to unload and go chase some fish! Hoping for more rain and rising levels in the near future! Walleye Rodeo is looking up!

OKC resident questions OKC Water Utilities Trust.

Many OKC residents are taking water usage seriously and holding the OKC Water Utilities Trust feet to the fire as to why there isn't a more comprehensive water conservation plan in effect already. Ron Ferrell a former Leedey OK native now resides in OKC and has for a good many years, he questions Marsha Slaughter with the OCWUT about a water plan.

KOSU Radio's "On Tap" Event in OKC

Jeff Converse President of the CLA debates and discusses water issues with Marsha Slaughter director of the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust at an event sponsored by KOSU Radio in OKC's Paseo District. The event was well attended by many OKC residents including several who are Canton Lake supporters who questioned Ms. Slaughter rather vigorously as to why OKC has not implemented a much stricter water policy before now. They mentioned cities such as San Antonio who have implemented water conservation plans that have been extremely successful. Jeff brought to light many points that needed discussed and held Ms. Slaughter and her organization accountable for their use of Canton Lake water. CLA Board member Tom Adams was also in attendance, as well as CLA Vice President Curtis Hoskins and his wife Donna. Keeping the Canton Lake situation on the minds of those in OKC is a primary goal for the CLA.

Correction for Woodward News!

The Woodward News put in the wrong date for the Thursday, March 28th meeting at the Canton Elementary School Gym Complex at 6:30 p.m.. They should make the correction tomorrow (Thursday), but if they don't, tell your Woodward friends the correct date.

Current Lake Elevation

Current Readings:

• Pool elevation is 1600.79 feet on Thursday 21Mar13 Time: 1200 hours.
• At this elevation the total amount of water stored in Canton Lake is 28028 acre-feet.
• Reservoir release is 0 cubic feet per second on Thursday 21Mar13 Time: 1200 hours.
• Conservation pool is 14.74% full.
• Conservation storage filled is 14131 acre-feet which is equivalent to 0.03 inches of runoff over the entire drainage basin.
• Conservation storage empty is 81714 acre-feet which is equivalent to 0.20 inches of runoff over the entire drainage basin.

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