U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is seeking public comments on the Lower Brule North Ecosystem Restoration Draft Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment, until August 31, 2022. The purpose of this study is to evaluate alternatives for shoreline protection to reduce the continued loss of land which is threatening natural resources near the town of Lower Brule. This feasibility study is being conducted under authority of Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000, as amended, also known as the Tribal Partnership Program. The Tribal Partnership Program is an authority through which the Secretary of Army (acting through the Chief of Engineers) can carry out planning, design, and construction of water resource projects that substantially benefit federally-recognized Indian Tribes. Projects can include flood risk management, environmental restoration and protection, preservation of cultural and natural resources, watershed planning and other technical assistance.
Please send comments via post to: ATTN: CENWO-PMA-A (Amy Bowell-McClean), 1616 Capitol Avenue, Omaha Nebraska 68102-4901, or email to cenwo-planning@usace.army.mil Comments must be received or post marked by August 31,2022.
In addition, a teleconference to address comments will also be held on August 24, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (CST):
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