30 Apr 2020

Corps of Engineers opens multi-use recreation areas

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced day-use and multi-purpose recreation areas around Fort Peck Lake will open May 1 to normal activities, following physical distancing and group limitations to reduce spread of COVID-19.

28 Apr 2020

Proposal for Gavins Point Dam underseepage control measures available for public comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is seeking comments on a draft environmental assessment for a proposal to implement additional underseepage control measures at Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, South Dakota. Comments on the draft EA will be accepted until May 27, 2020.

27 Apr 2020

Low-level release at Zorinsky Lake set for May 1

OMAHA, Neb. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, will begin a small low-level release at Zorinsky Lake in Omaha on Friday to improve the water quality of the lake.

24 Apr 2020

Draft EA for flood-related repairs to several Salt Creek Dams in Nebraska available for public comment

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is seeking comments on a draft environmental assessment for a proposal to repair several Salt Creek Dams in and around Lincoln, Nebraska. Comments on the draft EA will be accepted until May 23, 2020.

22 Apr 2020

Public input sought on updated oil and gas management plan for Lake Sakakawea/Garrison Project, N.D.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is seeking public comments on an updated draft oil and gas management plan, and new programmatic environmental assessment, for the Lake Sakakawea/Garrison Dam Project in North Dakota. Comments will be accepted until May 22, 2020.

13 Apr 2020

Corps starts spring releases from Jamestown, Pipestem reservoirs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is increasing reservoir releases at Jamestown and Pipestem dams in North Dakota to begin evacuating spring snow melt runoff.

10 Apr 2020

Corps of Engineers releases PSA on COVID-19 and levee restoration activities

Col. John Hudson, Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District issued a public service announcement Friday regarding the district's efforts in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic and levee repairs.

8 Apr 2020

Corps of Engineers modifying operations at recreational areas due to coronavirus

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Wednesday it will begin the orderly shutdown of all USACE-managed campgrounds around Fort Peck Lake to protect against the further spread of COVID-19.

7 Apr 2020

Corps of Engineers awards contract to complete levee repairs on Union and No Name Dike Levee System

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District awarded a $1.68 million construction contract to KEU Inc. of Vancouver, Washington, Monday to repair the Union and No Name Dike Levee System between Valley and Fremont, Nebraska.  The contract will allow the team to fully repair the system damaged during the March 2019 flooding.  It is estimated that there are more than 1300 structures and property worth $1 billion behind the system.

7 Apr 2020

Corps of Engineers modifying operations at Fort Peck recreational areas due to coronavirus

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Tuesday it will begin the orderly shutdown of all USACE-managed campgrounds around Fort Peck Lake to protect against the further spread of COVID-19, effective Wednesday.