1 Apr 2022

USACE Omaha district to partner with city of Denver on $350M waterway restoration, flood mitigation project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on Tuesday that $350 million in funding will be allocated to Denver’s Urban Waterways project, officially referred to as the South Platte River and Tributaries Project.

16 Mar 2022

Crest Road at Gavins Point Dam scheduled to close April 11

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announces tentative plans to close Crest Road by the powerplant at Gavins Point Dam, Yankton, South Dakota, April 11 to June 22.

3 Mar 2022

USACE hosting virtual public meeting for study to evaluate Snake Creek Embankment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District welcomes the public to participate in a virtual scoping meeting Thursday, March 24 to learn about the recently initiated Snake Creek Embankment Dam Safety Modification Study.

1 Mar 2022

Changing Fort Peck ice conditions

Flows through Fort Peck powerhouses will decrease through March 4. These flow reductions may impact ice conditions below the dam on the river and dredge cuts. Recreationists on the ice, both below and above the dam, are urged to use extreme caution.

1 Mar 2022

USACE seeks public comment on Environmental Assessment for sewer improvements in Strasburg, ND

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District is seeking public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment for sanitary sewer improvements in Strasburg, North Dakota.

8 Feb 2022

USACE, Omaha District seeks input and comments on Draft Master Plan for Gavins Point Dam and Lewis and Clark Lake Project through April 8, 2022; Public Online Webinars Scheduled

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District is seeking public, agency, tribal, and stakeholder comments on the Draft Master Plan and Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Gavins Point Dam and Lewis and Clark Lake through Friday, April 8, 2022.

27 Jan 2022

Corps finalizes Papillion Creek and Tributaries Lakes, Nebraska flood risk management study with signing of Chief’s Report

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanding General and 55th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, signed the recommended plan Tuesday to implement flood risk management measures in the Papillion Creek Basin to help reduce flood and life safety risks. The signing of the Papillion Creek and Tributaries Lakes, Nebraska Chief’s Report moves the project forward to Congress for authorization and appropriation.

14 Jan 2022

USACE, FEMA to host series of virtual, levee safety workshops

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announced that USACE and FEMA will be offering a series of nine virtual workshop on levee safety throughout January and February 2022 with the first workshop beginning, Jan. 18 from 12 –4 p.m. CST.

3 Jan 2022

Public scoping period to begin for Fort Peck Dam, Lake Master Plan through Feb. 16; virtual public meeting scheduled

The United States Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, will be hosting a virtual public scoping meeting for the Fort Peck Dam and Lake Master Plan on Thursday, Jan. 20, 2022 at 7 p.m. MST; 8 p.m. CST.

13 Dec 2021

2021-2022 Lake Sakakawea ice fishing policy announcement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Garrison Project, announced this week their 2021-2022 winter access policy for recreational purposes.