Enid Lake News and Events

Upcoming Events at Enid Lake

Habitat Day – February 2, 2013
Volunteers of all ages are needed to help restore fish habitat in Enid Lake. Volunteers will spend the morning placing cedar tree fish shelters and installing stake beds in Enid Lake. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt, and be treated to a sausage and biscuit breakfast, lunch, and awarding of door prizes.

Clean Up Day – February 23, 2013
Volunteers will be collecting trash and rubbish that has accumulated on the shoreline and roadways of Enid Lake. All volunteers will receive a T-shirt, and be treated to a delicious lunch, and awarding of door prizes.

Volunteers interested in these events can contact the Enid Lake Field Office at 662-563-4571.


 

ATV’s and the Great Outdoors

Over the past several years, the recreational sport of All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) riding has become increasingly popular at Enid Lake. However, the increased ATV traffic has prompted the Enid Lake Staff to institute an educational campaign to remind users of the safety and environmental concerns associated with ATV usage. Riders are encouraged to participate in Tread Lightly!, Inc. which is an educational program dedicated to increasing the public’s awareness of how to enjoy the great outdoors while minimizing the impacts of recreational use.
It is imperative that riders practice safety and follow all rules and regulations while riding or using ATVs for recreational or work-related purposes at Enid Lake. According to Title 36, Rules and Regulations, it is unlawful to operate an ATV in a careless, negligent or reckless manner. Strict enforcement of all rules and regulations is intended to provide a safe environment for ATV operation.
Even though ATVs were built and designed for the effective navigation of rocky, muddy and root-covered terrain, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Enid Lake challenges all ATV riders to be environmentally conscious. Misuse of these machines can cause rutting and destroy sensitive wetland habitat, erode creek banks, and even destroy native plant species allowing invasive plant species to take over. Streambed riding is prohibited as it damages and destroys the sensitive aquatic life of both plants and animals. ATV’s/UTV’s are not allowed in campgrounds or any recreational area.
Each visitor comes to enjoy something different; they all have one common goal and that is to enjoy and utilize the great outdoors. With this in mind, we must also remind visitors that the public lands surrounding Enid Lake are for everyone’s enjoyment and it is the responsibility of each visitor to protect and preserve our public lands, and to respect other users.
The future of ATV use at Enid Lake depends upon responsible riding, respecting other visitors, being environmentally conscious, and abiding by all rules and regulations.


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