SISTERS – The Oregon State Marine Board has approved a grant to replace the courtesy dock on Olive Lake in Grant County.

At its quarterly meeting in Sisters in June, the Board approved $24,200 in state boater funds combined with $4,510 of in-kind contributions, and $29,400 in applicant cash for a project total of $58,110.

The U.S. Forest Service applied for the grant to replace the courtesy dock at the campground.   

Olive Lake is a 160-acre lake located at the 6,200 foot elevation with trout and kokanee fisheries. The existing dock provides access for boaters who are camping at the lake.

The Marine Board is funded entirely by user fees, and the revenue generated from the fees goes back to boaters in the form of boating facility improvements, law enforcement services, and education and outreach.