§460lll–11 Establishment

Summary

When administrative control is transferred under section 460lll–41, the Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area in Kentucky and Tennessee becomes a unit of the National Forest System. The Secretary must run it as a separate National Forest System unit and manage it for multiple uses, with emphasis on public recreation; conserving fish, wildlife, and habitat; and keeping a diversity of native and desirable non‑native plants and animals while supporting hunting, fishing, and environmental education. The Recreation Area includes federally owned land, water, and interests between Kentucky Lake and Lake Barkley as shown on the map titled “Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area—January, 1998,” which is on file for public inspection at the Office of the Chief of the Forest Service in Washington, D.C. The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Army Corps of Engineers keep control over water levels, navigation, and flood‑easement areas. Subject to their authority, the Secretary may regulate recreational use and occupancy of the lakes’ surface waters.