30 Apr 2018

Draft EA for flood risk reduction project in Williston, ND available for public comment

A draft environmental assessment for a proposal to develop a flood risk reduction project for the city of Williston, ND is currently available for public review. The draft EA evaluates the environmental impacts of implementing a project that reduces the threat of flooding to the city from the Bell and Handy Andy watersheds and Sand Creek. Comments must be postmarked or received no later than May 30, 2018.

23 Apr 2018

2018 online reservations now available for downstream, East Totten Trail, and Wolf Creek campgrounds at Lake Sakakawea

Reservations are now open for campsites at Lake Sakakawea for the 2018 recreation camping season, with some slight increases in prices. Reservations may be made through: www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

13 Apr 2018

Open house rescheduled in Oacoma, South Dakota for erosion feasibility study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, will hold an open house on Thursday, April 26 from 5 to 7p.m. at the Oacoma Community Center, 100 E. 3rd Street in Oacoma, SD to seek comments on potential opportunities to address erosion that is threatening the town of Lower Brule. There will be a brief, formal presentation at 5:30 p.m.

13 Apr 2018

Crest Road Closed Due to Blizzard

Crest Road, the road that crosses the Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, S.D., will close at 2 p.m.on Friday, April 13 due to the impending blizzard. The road will remain closed until conditions improve. Blowing and drifting snow makes travel across the Crest Road extremely hazardous. It is recommended that all travelers use the Discovery Bridge on Highway 81.

11 Apr 2018

Corps Announces 2018 Shoreline/Vehicle Access Policy

The public is welcome to use vehicles on the shoreline of 11 designated areas around Lake Sakakawea for recreational use this year.

10 Apr 2018

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supports the administration’s One Federal Decision Memorandum of Understanding

Washington (April 10, 2018) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers fully supports the administration’s One Federal Decision Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was signed Monday by numerous secretaries of federal agencies, including the Department of the Army.

3 Apr 2018

Open house scheduled in Oacoma, South Dakota cancelled due to inclement weather

The shoreline erosion feasibility study open house scheduled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for this evening from 5-7 p.m. at the Oacoma Community Center has been cancelled due to inclement weather in South Dakota.