Coastal Petroleum Co. v. Secretary of Army of United States

MEMORANDUM OPINION

ATKINS, District Judge.

A lake is many things to many people. In this lawsuit the lake is Okeechobee, the largest body of water wholly contained within the borders of the continental United States. It serves as a playground, wildlife preserve, a link in navigation between the east and west coasts of Florida, and, most importantly, water source for the people of South Florida and the many visitors to this area.

The plaintiff is Coastal Petroleum Company. While the Company’s name is generally descriptive of its function, petroleum is not at stake in this case. Coastal seeks to…