1 Aug 2012

Public Meeting Scheduled for North Alabama Bend Conceptual Site Plan Development

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 8, at the University of South Dakota W.H. Over Museum, 1110 Ratingen Street, in Vermillion, SD. The purpose of the meeting is to seek public input on the development of a conceptual site plan for the enhancement of habitat and recreation features at the recently acquired North Alabama Bend property in Clay County, SD.

19 Jul 2012

Final Garrison Dam/Lake Sakakawea Surplus Water Report, Environmental Assessment available to public

The Final Garrison Dam/Lake Sakakawea Surplus Water Report, dated March 2011 is available for public review. The Final Report consists of two volumes and one addendum. Volume I contains the Final Surplus Water Report and Appendix A, the Final Environmental Assessment. Volume II contains Appendix B, which includes the Public and Agency Coordination Letters as well as copies of input received from Federal, Tribal, State and Local Interests.

12 Jul 2012

Public comment period extended for Draft Chatfield Reservoir Storage Reallocation Documents

The public comment period for the draft Chatfield Reservoir Storage Reallocation Feasibility Report (FR) and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been extended to Sep. 6, 2012. The draft documents can be viewed on the Omaha District website and in hardcopy at libraries in Highlands Ranch, Denver, Littleton, Greeley, and Aurora, Colo.

8 Jun 2012

Corps seeks public comment on Chatfield Reservoir Storage Reallocation Draft Feasibility Study Report, Environmental Impact Statement

The draft feasibility study report and environmental impact statement for Chatfield Reservoir storage reallocation is available. The draft identifies alternatives for reallocating storage space in the Chatfield Reservoir for joint flood control- conservation purposes, including storage for municipal and industrial water supply, agriculture, environmental restoration and recreation and fishery habitat protection and enhancement.

7 Jun 2012

Public meetings scheduled on James River Feasibility Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the James River Joint Water Resources District, will hold four public meetings to gather input on the recently initiated James River Feasibility Study.

31 May 2012

Corps repair strategy at Fort Peck Spillway

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, continues to further refine repair estimates and designs for the spillway structure and plunge pool at Fort Peck Dam in Montana. A contract for emergency repairs is anticipated to be awarded by the end of September.

30 May 2012

Corps to implement interim corrective measures for Fort Peck Spillway

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is currently designing interim repairs to the spillway structure of Fort Peck Dam in Montana. A contract for the repairs is anticipated to be awarded by the end of September.

30 May 2012

Corps to implement interim corrective measures for Fort Peck Spillway

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is currently designing interim repairs to the spillway structure of Fort Peck Dam in Montana. A contract for the repairs is anticipated to be awarded by the end of September.

29 May 2012

Corps awards contract on 3-mile setback for portion of Levee L-575

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, awarded Tuesday a $12.9 million contract for the construction of a 3-mile setback of Missouri River Levee Unit L-575 north from Highway 2 opposite of Nebraska City, Neb.

27 May 2012

Corps office, Williston Levee to close for duration of repairs

The Williston Resource Office and Williston Levee will close to public access for the duration of scheduled repairs to the flood control structure. The closures will take place on Tuesday, May 29, and remain in effect until the completion of the repair project – currently anticipated as Aug. 15.