13 Feb 2023

Snake Creek Dam Safety Modification Study draft Environmental Assessment available for public comment

A draft Environmental Assessment (EA) has been prepared for the Snake Creek Dam Safety Modification Study (DSMS). Conducted in accordance with Section 149 of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) 2020, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District has reevaluated recent interim risk reduction measures (IRRMs) implemented in the 2019 update to the Lake Audubon Water Control Manual (WCM). One operational alternative and two structural and operational combination alternatives were assessed in addition to the No Action Alternative.

31 Jan 2023

Public information meeting scheduled for Snake Creek Dam Safety Modification Study

The USACE, Omaha District will host a meeting on Feb. 16, 2023, to inform the public on its findings of the 2022 Snake Creek Dam Modification Study and the preferred alternative. The public is encouraged to attend and provide input. The meeting will be held on from 5:30-7:00 pm (CST) at the Snake Creek Pumping Plant, 1401 Highway 83 NW Coleharbor, N.D. 58531.

23 Jan 2023

Garrison Dam Draft Environmental Assessment study open for public comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District is releasing its Draft Environmental Assessment to evaluate measures to reduce unacceptable dam safety risks at Garrison Dam on the Missouri River in Mercer and McLean Counties, North Dakota. The public is encouraged to provide feedback and comments during this 30-day review and comment period.

5 Jan 2023

Gavins Point Project announces road closure, Jan. 9

YANKTON, S.D. -- Crest Road, which crosses Gavins Point Dam, will be closed for maintenance on Monday, Jan. 9, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

20 Dec 2022

Public meeting scheduled for Watertown Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study

OMAHA, Neb. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District in cooperation with the city of Watertown, South Dakota, will hold a public meeting on Tues., Jan. 31, 2023, at 1901 Ninth Ave. SW in Watertown. The purpose of the meeting is to share information on the recently initiated flood risk management feasibility study. The study location includes the Big Sioux River and its tributaries within the vicinity of the Watertown community.

9 Dec 2022

Public meeting scheduled for Little Goose Creek general investigations study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the city of Sheridan, Wyoming, will hold a public meeting on Wed., Jan. 11, 2023, at 612 North Main Street in Sheridan. The purpose of the meeting is to share information on the recently initiated general investigations feasibility study. The study location is within downtown Sheridan within the concrete lined portion of the Little Goose Creek channel (approximately 1,700 linear feet of the channel).

9 Dec 2022

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Issues Section 404 Permit Authorizing Fill Discharge Associated with Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District’s Northern Integrated Supply Project

Today, the US Army Corps of Engineers signed a record of decision for the Northern Colorado Water Conservancy District’s request to discharge fill material into 33.6 acres of waters of the United States. The fill discharge will facilitate construction activities associated with their Northern Integrated Supply Project (NISP).

29 Nov 2022

2022-23 Lake Sakakawea, Lake Audubon ice fishing policy announcement

The USACE Garrison Project’s 2022-23 winter access policy for Lake Sakakawea and Lake Audubon is now available. This year there will be 107 areas/points of entry to Lake Sakakawea and 20 areas/points of entry to Lake Audubon.

1 Nov 2022

Safety updates for Standing Bear Lake Draft Environmental Assessment

OMAHA, Neb. --The recent announcement for proposed recreational and fishery improvements at Standing Bear Lake has led to many questions concerning trail access at the lake during the construction period. 

19 Oct 2022

USACE seeks public comment on Environmental Assessment for horizontal directional drill pipe replacement project in Iowa

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District is seeking public comment to evaluate the impacts of the proposed Northern Natural Gas Company Odebolt Creek Horizontal Directional Drill Pipe Replacement Project in Ida Grove, Iowa.