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Fallen Leaf Lake property purchase moves forward

City has been working on the land acquisition for several years

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The 20-acre Fallen Leaf Lake, once referred to as "Dead Lake," is part of a 55-acre parcel that is being purchased by the city of Camas from Koch Industries -- owners of the Georgia-Pacific Camas paper mill.

If all goes as planned, Fallen Leaf Park will soon be the newest addition to the city’s public open space system.

The Camas City Council last night authorized Camas Mayor Paul Dennis to sign a purchase and sale agreement for the 55 acre property.

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