23 Feb 2026

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

On Feb. 23, 2026, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. Within the Omaha District, this initiative supports the continued delivery of critical infrastructure projects that strengthen communities, enhance resilience, and support national priorities across the region.

20 Feb 2026

Public invited to comment on proposed Perkins County Canal Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Omaha District Regulatory Division is preparing an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act for the proposed Perkins County Canal Project. The EIS will analyze the potential impacts of the proposed project on the human and natural environment. The Nebraska Department of Water, Energy and Environment is seeking a Department of the Army standard permit under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act for the discharge of dredged or fill material to construct, operate and maintain the proposed project, which would be located along the South Platte River in Sedgwick County, Colorado and Deuel and Keith Counties, Nebraska.

11 Feb 2026

Once-in-a-generation Missouri River study seeks public input

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District and Omaha District, announced today it will host a series of public meetings to provide updates and gather public input on the Lower Missouri River Basin Flood Risk and Resiliency Study.