Name:   rga82 - Subject:   SUP/Lake activities Date:   7/11/2016 5:50:00 PM

It seems that Russell has already worked to help create public access to the lake. According to the history tab on the Wind Creek webpage the park was originally a recreation area for Russell employees. Robert Russell worked with the state to create the park for the public and in 1969 the area was purchased by the State of Alabama with the strick stipulation that the park be completely renovated and operated as a State Park.