Photo By Edward Johnson | FROM LEFT: Texoma Operations Project Manager, Louis Holstead, Texoma Lake Manager and...... read more read more
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Glenn and Bobbie Wehrmann, both long-time U.S. Army Corps of Engineers volunteers at Lake Texoma, located on the Oklahoma and Texas border, were presented the prestigious Corps Foundation Enduring Service Volunteer Award, here, Jan. 21.
According to Marilyn Jones, Corps Foundation Secretary and Treasurer for the Corps of Engineers Natural Resources Education Foundation, the Werhmann’s were recognized for their outstanding volunteerism and many accomplishments at Lake Texoma.
Volunteers at the lake for more than 12 years, the Werhmans have contributed more than 13,300 volunteer service hours for a cost savings to the U.S. Army of $338,219.
Following the awards ceremony, both Glenn and Bobbie were also given individual $250 gift cards, donated by the Bass Pro Shop in Garland, Texas.
Lake Manager and Deputy Operations Project Manager, Joe Custer, who nominated the couple for the award, also expressed his gratitude to the Werhmann’s during the ceremony.
“They have been instrumental in helping clean up flood and campsite debris, as well as utilizing heavy equipment to make repairs to roads and campsites,” added Custer.
“This hard working couple is often the face of the Army Corps of Engineers here at Texoma and they both consistently give visitors to our parks and recreation areas a very positive view of the Corps,” added Custer.
“We were surprised and very appreciative of the award,” said Glenn Wehrmann. “And we look forward to continue being volunteers here for as long as we can.”
According to Jones, the Corps Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to engaging the public to ensure the environmental health and recreational enjoyment of our Nation’s lakes, lands and waterways administered by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Lake Texoma offers a multitude of amenities for those who enjoy outdoor recreation activities. Visitors to Texoma will find 10 different campgrounds managed by USACE-Tulsa District, with the total number of individual campsites reaching well over 700. Also available are 25 miles of equestrian trails enjoyed by hundreds of riders each year and the scenic Cross Timbers hiking trail, a very popular trail that winds for 14 miles above the lake on rocky ledges and through blackjack woodland.
According to USACE-Tulsa District, overnight accommodations, boat rentals, slip rentals and supplies are at available at many of the 22 commercial concessions located around to the lake.
| Date Taken: | 01.21.2020 |
| Date Posted: | 01.27.2020 15:26 |
| Story ID: | 360550 |
| Location: | DENNISON, OK, US |
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