21 Jul 2014

Public comment sought on shallow water habitat project at Middle Decatur Bend, Burt County, Neb.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at the Decatur City Auditorium, 913 S. Broadway St., Decatur, Neb. from 6 to 8:00 p. m. to seek comment on a proposed shallow water habitat construction project at Middle Decatur Bend in Burt County, Neb.

17 Jul 2014

Draft master plan update for Fort Randall Dam/Lake Francis Case available for public review

The draft master plan update for Fort Randall Dam/Lake Francis Case is currently available for public review. The master plan provides guidance for the management and development of natural and manmade resources at the Fort Randall Dam/Lake Francis Case project including public use, environmentally sensitive areas and cultural resources within the project’s boundaries.

19 Jun 2014

Omaha District providing flood response support

The States of South Dakota and Iowa have requested assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, to provide technical assistance near Sioux City, Iowa and North Sioux City, S.D. following recent heavy rainfall.

18 Jun 2014

Draft environmental assessment for Quale/Roggenbuck Sakakawea Water Access Project, N.D. available for public review

A draft environmental assessment for the Quale/Roggenbuck Sakakawea Water Access Project, Montrail County, N.D., is currently available for public review. The draft EA evaluates the environmental impact of granting a surplus water agreement to allow for withdrawal of 6,450 acre-feet of surplus water for industrial use and authorizing the conversion of an existing agricultural easement on private land adjacent to Lake Sakakawea into dual agricultural and industrial water use.

16 Jun 2014

Public meeting about formerly used defense site set for June 24

The public meeting will be held at the Rand Community Center located at 100 South 4th Street, Missouri Valley, Iowa on Tuesday, June 24, 2014 from 6-9 p.m. At the meeting, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers representatives will provide information on the upcoming investigation and answer any questions the public may have about this work.

13 Jun 2014

Draft Environmental Assessment for rehabilitation at Conestoga Reservoir, Neb. available for public review

A draft environmental assessment for a proposed rehabilitation project at Conestoga Reservoir, Neb. is currently available for public review. The draft EA evaluates the environmental impacts of measures that would be used to restore aquatic habitat, water quality and recreation opportunities at the reservoir.

4 Jun 2014

ASA Civil Works issues ROD, approves Chatfield Reservoir Reallocation Project FR/EIS

The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, Jo-Ellen Darcy, approved the Chatfield Reservoir, Colorado, Storage Reallocation Project in a Record of Decision sent to the Omaha District on May 29. The Omaha District released the final Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement (FR/EIS) in July 2013, regarding the request from the Colorado Department of Natural Resources to evaluate using Chatfield Reservoir as a solution for meeting future Front Range water needs while balancing the health of Colorado’s rivers and streams.

2 Jun 2014

Lewis and Clark Visitor Center to change hours

The Lewis and Clark Visitor Center near Yankton, S.D. will change its operating hours beginning Tuesday, June 3.

2 Jun 2014

N.D. landowners with flowage easements to receive letters on property use requirements

Many landowners with properties that are adjacent to Lake Sakakawea and along the Missouri and Little Muddy Rivers are being sent letters notifying them that their property falls under a flowage easement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District. The Corps has acquired numerous flowage easements in this area. If a property falls under a flowage easement, the land owner must obtain consent from the Corps prior to excavation, fill or construction on those lands.

29 May 2014

Gavins Point Dam Road Closed June 2-6

Crest Road, the road that crosses the Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, S.D., will be closed from 8 a.m. Monday, June 2 through noon Friday, June 6. This closure will include nighttime hours. The public is asked to plan on an alternate route of travel during this time.