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Corps changes to Wilson Lake dock and camping policies prompt questions from lawmakers
Summary
Wilson Lake dock owners and legislators raised concerns after U.S. Army Corps of Engineers implemented new shoreline and overnight-anchoring rules that restrict camping beside private docks in some Corps parks; Wilson State Park manager said state staff do not enforce Corps rules and advised constituents to engage Corps district offices
Wilson State Park staff and lawmakers discussed recent U.S. Army Corps of Engineers policy changes affecting docks and camping adjacent to private docks at Wilson Lake.
Willis Oll, Wilson State Park manager for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, told the Legislative Budget Committee on Aug. 15 that certain Corps-owned parks around the lake (for example, Manuka and others) are managed by the Corps of Engineers and subject to Corps rules. Marshall Cove residents…
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