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    A photo of geese banding operations.

    Partnership strengthens waterfowl conservation through annual goose banding effort

    Natural resources specialists from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District’s Garrison Project recently joined the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, North Dakota Game and Fish Department, and other partners for a two-day Canada goose banding operation at Audubon National Wildlife Refuge, highlighting the importance of interagency collaboration in conserving North America's migratory bird populations.
  • Photo of engineering stuff

    Spillway flow test conducted for Garrison Dam Safety Modification Project

    A functional spillway flow test was conducted at the Garrison Dam in late June marking a first for the Garrison Dam Safety Modification Project. Engineers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District conducted the test to evaluate the long-term performance and reliability of the structure while ensuring it is ready for future flood events.
  • U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts talks to Col. Robert Newbauer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District commander, and other project leaders during a tour of rehabilitation efforts on the R-562 levee system June 15, 2026.

    Sen. Pete Ricketts visits levee rehabilitation project near Peru

    U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts joined Col. Robert Newbauer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District commander, and project leaders for a tour of rehabilitation efforts on the R-562 levee system June 15, 2026.

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