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.

18 Oct 2022

USACE to host Pipestem Dam open house in Jamestown, North Dakota, Nov. 1

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announced it will begin a multi-year project this fall to rebuild the spillway at Pipestem Dam near Jamestown in Stutsman County, North Dakota. Construction of a modified spillway and new additional features in the spillway area will reduce the likelihood of erosion should the spillway experience significant flow from the Pipestem Reservoir.

14 Oct 2022

Nebraska Tailwaters boat ramp at Gavins Point to close October 18-19 due to construction

YANKTON, SD –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Gavins Point Project announced the temporary closure of the Nebraska Tailwaters boat ramp on Oct. 18-19 for asphalt road repairs.

14 Oct 2022

Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee to hold fall plenary session in Omaha, Nebraska

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announced that the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) will hold a plenary session Nov. 15-17, 2022, in Omaha.

23 Sep 2022

Cottonwood north loop campsites to close during road construction; Nebraska Tailwaters limited access

YANKTON, S.D. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Gavins Point Project announced that the north loop Cottonwood campground campsites will be closed temporarily Monday through Thursday, Sept. 26 – 29, to prepare for upcoming road work. The north loop will be affected during this period, but the south loop will remain open next week. A portion of the south loop may be tentatively affected the week of Oct. 11.

15 Sep 2022

District awards contract for phase three development of Zorinsky Lake maintenance corridor

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District Contracting Division recently awarded a $479,740 contract on behalf of the Missouri River Project Office to create a maintenance corridor along the northern portion of the federal property line at Zorinsky Lake in Omaha between 189th Avenue and 167th Street.

15 Sep 2022

Lewis and Clark Visitor Center end of season, fall operating hours

Lewis and Clark Visitor Center hours of operation will change beginning Saturday, Sept. 17.

8 Sep 2022

Crest Road at Gavins Point Dam scheduled to close for maintenance

YANKTON, S.D. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announced that Crest Road at Gavins Point Dam and the associated ramp road will be closed September 12-13 from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for maintenance and dam inspections.

26 Aug 2022

Public comment sought for Draft Finding of No Significant Impact for Lower Brule North Ecosystem Restoration project

OMAHA, Neb. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announced it is extending the public comment period for the Lower Brule North Ecosystem Restoration Draft Feasibility Report and Integrated Environmental Assessment and is providing the Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for public comment until September 26, 2022.