Omaha District News Releases

Corps stresses hot-weather safety

Press Operations — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 19:38:00 GMT

Water management and recreation officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ urge visitors to keep safety in mind while enjoying outdoor recreation opportunities, particularly during unusually hot temperatures and fluctuating water flows.

Life jackets save lives, period!

Press Operations — Mon, 22 May 2017 18:07:24 GMT

Choosing to not wear your life jacket is not only illegal, it can be fatal.

Reclamation schedules Lake Audubon fall drawdown

Press Operations — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 21:27:00 GMT

Water levels on Lake Audubon will start being lowered by the Bureau of Reclamation beginning the week of September 28 as part of annual fall drawdown operations.

Be safe, know and follow the rules this upcoming holiday

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Jun 2015 17:28:00 GMT

With the upcoming holiday, rangers at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation areas across the Missouri Basin want to remind the public about a few rules and policies to help prevent fires, drowning, protect public safety and make for overall enjoyable recreation experiences during the holiday weekend and in the future.

"Play it safe" at USACE Lakes

Press Operations — Wed, 06 May 2015 16:55:00 GMT

The warmer temperatures are bringing more visitors to recreation areas across the Omaha District. Park Rangers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are reminding visitors to have life jackets for everyone and please wear them. On average, 9 out of 10 people who drowned at a USACE lake or river project didn’t wear a life jacket. Life jackets save lives by keeping you afloat and providing time for rescue.

Boaters and swimmers reminded to wear life jackets

Press Operations — Fri, 23 May 2014 12:00:00 GMT

Before you head out for a day on or near the water, you're encourage to make sure you have life jackets for everyone and that they please wear them. On average, 9 out of 10 people who drowned at a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake or river project didn’t wear a life jacket. Life jackets save lives by keeping you afloat and providing time for rescue.

National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23, 2014

Press Operations — Thu, 15 May 2014 19:00:00 GMT

National Safe Boating Week, May 17-23, 2014, is the official launch of the 2014 Safe Boating Campaign. This yearlong campaign promotes safe and responsible boating and the value of life jacket wear by recreational boaters.

Can you read this picture?

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 19:27:00 GMT

#GetthePicture #One2Many #OmahaUSACE #WaterSafety What's this about? This graphic launches a year-long social media water safety game. Each Monday, we will offer a rebus puzzle with a water or recreation safety message. Followers can guess the message, which will be revealed each Thursday. #One2Many is the Omaha District water safety campaign hashtag designed to communicate that one accident, one death and one unworn life jacket is too many.

Enjoy Your Holiday, Play It Safe and Return Home Alive

Press Operations — Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:45:56 GMT

Drowning is a leading cause of accidental death, yet the number of deaths by drowning could be reduced drastically if everyone would wear a life jacket. Statistics show that 89 percent of those who drown at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes and rivers may have survived if they had worn a life jacket. Here are some safety tips to help you have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday.

Bass Pro Shops and Corps Partner together to educate water safety at Annual Go Outdoors Event

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:22:00 GMT

As part of a Water Safety Partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Park Rangers from Tri-Lakes Project near Denver, Colo., and Missouri River Project near Council Bluffs, Iowa, will be hosting “Wear it Right” and “Safe Passage” seminars. These free Summer Kickoff seminars and activities will be held May 18, 19, 26 and 27 as a part of Bass Pro Shops Annual Go Outdoors event.

Boaters, Anglers, and Hunters: Beware of Cold Water

Press Operations — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:46:23 GMT

With the ice now off most local area rivers and lakes boaters, anglers, and hunters need to take extra precautions when around water during this time of year. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is the largest federal provider of outdoor recreation opportunities, cautions outdoor recreationists to protect themselves against cold water immersion and hypothermia.

Corps enters partnership with Collingsworth Foundation to promote water safety

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 23:02:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District has formally partnered with the Joshua Collingsworth Memorial Foundation to promote water safety within the Omaha District including Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, South Dakota, Colorado and Nebraska.