Volunteers take advantage of warmer temps in Turkey Mountain cleanup day Saturday
Since then, the group has broadened its goals to raise awareness about urban wilderness areas and to encourage preservation, Tawney said. People who use the trails generally do a good job of maintaining them, but a cleanup day is a chance for people to give back.
Outlet mall proposal spurs new coalition to give voice to Turkey Mountain users
The coalition represents a wide variety of stances. There are people who are against all development on Turkey Mountain, Neal said, and some who recognize that property owners have rights as long as they go through proper channels. As such, the group doesn’t have an official position on the proposed outlet mall.
In 1988 the City published the Master Drainage Plan for Southwest Tulsa, and in 1994 voter approved 2.89 million for bridge improvements and flood control measures on Mooser Creek. The citizens later participated in the Mooser Creek Greenway plan. The genesis of the project included public involvement and a final plan with a schedule of tasks and a budget. The plan proposes a greenway along Mooser Creek that would prevent flooding , preserve floodplains and wildlife habitat, restore water quality, improve property values, and help meet the areas future transportation, recreation and educational needs. ( Mooser Creek Greenway plan pg.1-2 ).
As recommended in the Comprehensive Plan for the city, Mooser Creek Greenway will link together the watershed’s major recreation areas and facilities, including Turkey Mountain. A multi-purpose trail on the south side of Mooser main stream will connect with the River Parks’ system on the west bank of the Arkansas River. Nature trails will link Page Belcher and West Highlands Park with Lubell Park, Bales Park, and the YMCA Camp via the public and private school. The Greenway trails will allow citizens to access the watersheds many educational opportunities and institutions.
