18 May 2023

USACE begins releases from Bear Creek, Cherry Creek Dams in Colorado, following storms

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began releasing stored flood water on May 15 from Bear Creek and Cherry Creek Dams following storms on May 11-12.

16 May 2023

Jamestown and Pipestem Dams increase releases following thunderstorms

Releases from Jamestown Dam and Pipestem Dam will increase in response to several recent thunderstorms. Since May 1, Jamestown received 3.69 inches of rain, which is well above normal. Similar rainfall amounts were seen upstream of the dams.

15 May 2023

Bear Creek and Cherry Creek Dams begin releasing water following storms

The Bear Creek and Cherry Creek Dams, located near the greater Denver, Colo. area, began releasing water today at approximately 1 p.m. (MST) as part of a system operation plan to evacuate flood storage at the reservoirs which increased during the May 11-12 storms.

25 Apr 2023

USACE, USDA to hold public meeting for dairy research facility in Sauk City, Wisconsin

In partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture and University of Wisconsin-Madison, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District will be hosting a public meeting at the George Culver Community Library on May 1, 2023, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. regarding the construction of the U.S. Dairy Forage Research Center’s new 360-cow research dairy facility in the local area.

3 Apr 2023

USACE seeks public comment for draft integrated letter report and Programmatic Environmental Assessment for federal participation in operating watercraft inspection stations within the South Platte River Basin

A draft integrated letter report and programmatic environmental assessment has been developed to determine the economic and environmental impacts of federal participation in state-managed watercraft inspection programs within the states of Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska to protect the South Platte River Basin. Comments on the draft Programmatic EA will be accepted during the public review period from April 3-17, 2023.

3 Apr 2023

USACE seeks public comment for draft integrated letter report and Programmatic Environmental Assessment for federal participation in operating watercraft inspection stations within the Upper Missouri River Basin

A draft integrated letter report and programmatic environmental assessment has been developed to determine the economic and environmental impacts of federal participation in state-managed watercraft inspection programs within the states of Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska to protect the Upper Missouri River Basin. Comments on the draft Programmatic EA will be accepted during the public review period from April 3-17, 2023.

30 Mar 2023

District seeks public comment on Draft Environmental Assessment of wastewater treatment improvements in Philipsburg, Montana

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District is seeking public comment for a Draft Environmental Assessment regarding wastewater treatment improvements for facilities in the town of Philipsburg, Montana.

29 Mar 2023

Jamestown Dam releases to improve downstream ice conditions

Jamestown Dam will begin making small releases to improve ice conditions downstream of the dam. Small, measured release increases began Wednesday, March 29 and will continue through early next week.

27 Mar 2023

Public comment extension notification for Draft EA, Snake Creek Dam Safety Modification Study, McLean County, North Dakota

OMAHA, Neb. – The comment review period for the Snake Creek Dam Safety Modification Study, Draft Environmental Assessment is being extended until May 18, 2023. The public is encouraged to provide comments on the draft EA which is available for viewing at: https://usace.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16021coll7/id/23252

22 Mar 2023

Government Bay Boat Ramp at Garrison Dam Closed starting March 27th

The road leading to the Government Bay boat ramp at the junction with Missouri Drive in Riverdale, North Dakota will be temporarily closed beginning March 27 for boat ramp and bay maintenance scheduled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District.