4 Sep 2026

Fort Peck hydroelectric generating units restored to service following fire

Generating units at the Fort Peck Powerhouse have returned to service following an incident and localized fire late evening, Sept. 3, 2026.

13 Aug 2026

Public meeting to be held for former Offutt Air Force Base, Atlas "D" Missile Site 3

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting a public meeting for the formerly used Offutt Air Force Base, Atlas "D" Missile Site 3 on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, at the Rand Community Center in Missouri Valley, Iowa.

4 Aug 2026

Public Invited to Offutt Ditch Flood Risk Management Study Scoping Meeting

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, in partnership with the Papio-Missouri River

22 Jun 2026

Garrison Dam spillway flow test scheduled for late June

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a planned flow test of the Garrison Dam spillway on or around June 24, 2026, as part of ongoing investigations related to the spillway modification project.

21 May 2026

Record of Decision signed for Dakota Access Pipeline Final Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed the Record of Decision (ROD) today for the Dakota Access Pipeline Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), selecting Alternative 4, which grants an easement with additional conditions to Dakota Access, LLC, to allow for the pipeline’s crossing beneath Lake Oahe in North Dakota.

18 May 2026

High water flows expected during Cherry Creek Dam annual maintenance; officials urge caution

Higher than normal water flows through Cherry Creek Dam will begin Wednesday, May 20, as part of annual sediment flushing by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District to help ensure proper operation of the dam’s outlet gates.

14 Apr 2026

Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee to hold spring plenary session in Nebraska City, Nebraska

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announced that the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) will hold a plenary session May 19-20, 2026, in Nebraska City, Nebraska. The meeting will be held at the Lied Lodge at Arbor Day Farm beginning at 9 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, and concluding at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20. The draft MRRIC meeting agenda can be requested by emailing mrric@usace.army.mil. The MRRIC meets one to two times each year.

17 Mar 2026

Additional public meeting seeking input for proposed Perkins County Canal Project to be held in Ogallala, Nebraska

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District Regulatory Division is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act for the proposed Perkins County Canal Project. The EIS will analyze the potential impacts of the proposed project on the human and natural environment. A copy of the Special Public Notice and Notice of Intent (February 20, 2026) is available on the project website. An additional public meeting seeking public input for the proposed Perkins County Canal Project is scheduled for March 31, 2026, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the NACO West Training Center, 102 Diamond Springs Trail, Ogallala, NE 69153.

12 Mar 2026

Opportunity to Enter into a Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District, is seeking proposals from Non-Federal Public Entities and Non-Profit Entities interested in entering into a Challenge Cost-Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement (CCSCMA) for the purpose of collaboratively managing designated recreation areas within Omaha District. CCSCMAs may be established for an initial term of up to ten (10) years, with an additional five (5) option-years available without further competition.

11 Mar 2026

Join USACE water managers for public meetings on Missouri River system operations

After a season of virtual-only updates, USACE Missouri River water managers look forward to meeting with members of the public in person this spring. The public is invited to join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and local weather experts for a series of briefings on the 2026 runoff season, reservoir status, and our planned operations for the year ahead.