November 19, 2015, Mark Twain Lake, MO - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake is pleased to announce the receipt of a $20,000 Handshake Partnership grant for the development of an archery park in the Frank Russell Recreation Area. The project will be developed in collaboration with the Mark Twain Lake Friends of Recreation and Environmental Stewardship Council (FOREST). The Frank Russell Archery Park will fulfill customer demands, promote quality outdoor experiences, and support the environmental and recreational missions of the Corps of Engineers.
This grant will fund Phase 1 of the project, and proposes the development of the following facilities: an accessible seven station archery range with target distances ranging from 10 yards to 50 yards; an accessible four station youth archery range; and a 14 station 3-D archery trail. Phase one work is expected to begin in the Spring of 2016. Phase 2 of the archery park will be developed with future partnering and funding opportunities, and proposes development of an accessible 3-D target archery range featuring a multiple elevation shooting platform.
As stewards of almost 12 million acres of public lands and waters nation-wide, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes opportunities to work together with neighbors and local communities who share common goals and interests in conserving public resources. The Corps manages almost 55,000 acres of land and water at Mark Twain Lake. Partnering will help us continue to accomplish our mission objectives in everything from wildlife protection and habitat improvement to recreational facility enhancements and customer service. Working together can help ensure these lands and waters continue to meet the needs of the public and the nation.
For more information about the Archery Park, or how you, your group or organization can work with the Corps of Engineers and partners at Mark Twain Lake, you can email marktwaininfo@usace.army.mil or call 573-735-4097.
Release no. 16-010