20 Jun 2016

Final Phase: Implementation of Garrison Land Transfer meetings June 22 and 23

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) will host two public meetings in June to share and discuss the May 6, 2015 Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Secretaries of the Department of the Army (Army) and Department of the Interior (Interior). The MOA sets forth the process for transferring administrative jurisdiction over certain Garrison Project lands no longer needed for the construction, maintenance and operation of the project to be held in trust for the Three Affiliated Tribes (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara Nation).

10 Jun 2016

Additional public meeting scheduled for Lower Yellowstone Intake Diversion Dam Fish Passage Project in MT

A third public meeting has been scheduled to solicit comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Lower Yellowstone Intake Diversion Dam Fish Passage Project. The draft EIS analyzes potential effects associated with the proposed action to improve fish passage for pallid sturgeon and other native fish at the Intake Diversion Dam, continue the viable and effective operation of the Lower Yellowstone Project, and contribute to ecosystem restoration. Comments on the draft EIS must be postmarked or received by July 18, 2016.

1 Jun 2016

USACE seeks public comments on proposal regarding nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 50 nationwide permits for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. In addition, USACE is proposing to issue two new nationwide permits that pertain to authorizing the removal of low-head dams and the construction and maintenance of living shorelines.

27 May 2016

Draft EIS and public meetings scheduled for Lower Yellowstone Intake Diversion Dam Fish Passage Project in MT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Bureau of Reclamation have made available the draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Lower Yellowstone Intake Diversion Dam Fish Passage Project and have scheduled two public meetings in June to solicit comments on the draft EIS. The draft EIS analyzes the potential effects associated with the proposed action to improve fish passage for pallid sturgeon and other native fish at the Intake Diversion Dam, continue the viable and effective operation of the Lower Yellowstone Project, and contribute to ecosystem restoration. Comments must be postmarked or received by July 18, 2016.

26 May 2016

Comments sought on draft EA for project along Indian Creek in Council Bluffs, IA

An environmental assessment for interstate bridge and roadway improvements over Indian Creek in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is currently available for public review. The EA evaluates the impacts of removing the existing Interstate 80/Interstate 29 bridge over Indian Creek and constructing new bridges with associated road improvements. The project is located approximately three miles upstream of the confluence of Indian Creek with the Missouri River. Comments must be postmarked or received no later than June 24, 2016.

24 May 2016

Gavins Point Dam announces 2016 powerplant tour schedule

Public tours of the powerplant at Gavins Point Dam are set to begin June 10. Tours will not be available over Memorial Day weekend. Starting June 10, tours will be offered Friday, Saturday, Sunday and holidays at 9, 10 & 11 a.m. and 1, 2, 3 & 4 p.m.

23 May 2016

Cherry Creek Reservoir annual sediment flushing exercise scheduled

The annual sediment flushing exercise will be completed at Cherry Creek Reservoir near Aurora, Colorado on Wednesday, June 1, 2016.

9 May 2016

Nebraska Tailwaters Campground will not open Thursday, May 12

Nebraska Tailwaters Campground, located near Yankton, South Dakota, will not open as scheduled Thursday, May 12 due to mechanical problems.

3 May 2016

No decision yet regarding water crossings for Dakota Access Pipeline

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has not issued a decision in response to Dakota Access, LLC’s application for permits and permissions to construct and operate the Dakota Access Pipeline Project. The applicant has requested that USACE issue permits under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 for water body crossings, as well as provide the permission required by Section 14 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, codified at 33 U.S.C. 408 (Section 408).

25 Apr 2016

Gavins Point Dam Crest Road closed April 28-29

Crest Road, the road that crosses the Gavins Point Dam will be closed from 8 a.m. Thursday, April 28 through 8 a.m. Friday, April 29 to conduct project maintenance. Stay informed about upcoming road closures by checking our web site, www.nwo.usace.army.mil/gavinspoint or by calling (402) 667-2546.