CORPS ADVISES ADJACENT LANDOWNERS THAT APPROVAL IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO BURNING DRIFTWOOD ON PUBLIC LANDS

Published March 23, 2016
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BRANSON, Mo. - Army Corps of Engineers officials remind those who would like to help clean up and burn driftwood around the shoreline left by flooding at Table Rock Lake to first contact the duty ranger for a permit.

After obtaining the one time permit, residents would have up to 30 days to pile driftwood on the shoreline on public land adjacent to their property or dock and burn it.  Only loose, downed driftwood may be burned.  No standing vegetation should be cut and burned.  Heavy equipment is not allowed.  Prior to burning, the local fire department must be notified.

Burning on public land without permission is a violation of Title 36 of the US Code of Federal Regulations.  Title 36 outlines “Rules and Regulations Governing Public Use of Corps of Engineers Water Resources Development Projects” and helps protect the valuable natural resources on public property.

To obtain a permit application, please contact the duty ranger at 501-340-1935, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday or email dutyroom.tablerock@usace.army.mil.  These permits will be available until May 27.

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Contact
Laurie Driver
501-324-5551

Release no. 16-033