Here’s a breakdown of the funding for the Canyon of the Eagles public-private venture on Lake Buchanan.

$500,000 LCRA

$500,000 TPWD matching grant

$100,000 Burnet County (in-kind donation)

$1,100,000 Total public funding

$4,600,000 Presidian (lodge, docks, convention center and observatory)

$5,700,000 Total for park and lodge

Source: Lower Colorado River Authority

This article appears in August 4 • 2000.

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