16 Jul 2015

Smithville Lake Blue-Green Algae Bloom

The U.S Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District is announcing a potentially toxic blue green algae bloom at Smithville Lake. Blue green algae identification tests and toxin tests performed July 1 by USACE staff identified cyanobacteria or blue green algae present in the algae bloom near Camp Branch with low levels of algae toxin detected.

13 Jul 2015

Corps to host public information workshop for Rathbun Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rathbun Lake will host two workshops Tuesday, July 21, at the Rathbun Regional Water Association administrative office, 16166 Hwy J29, Centerville, Iowa, to present the Draft Environmental Assessment including the Draft Finding of No Significant Impact on the Draft Revised Water Control Manual.

10 Jul 2015

Sinkhole develops below Tuttle Creek Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District is monitoring and evaluating a non-emergency condition that occurred below Tuttle Creek Dam at approximately 5:00 p.m. Thursday, July 9 when a sinkhole developed.

9 Jul 2015

Annual Truman Lake duck blind drawing set

Annual Truman Lake duck blind drawing set for Aug. 29.

18 Jun 2015

Registration open for assisted deer hunt

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Youth and disabled hunters have until July 30 to apply for a limited 2015 assisted deer hunt at Tuttle Creek Lake.

12 Jun 2015

Corps announces temporary closures at Tuttle Creek

MANHATTAN, Kan. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake today announced the closing of the swim beach and boat ramp at Tuttle Creek Cove Park due to flooding. All non-utility sites are closed, however, several utility sites remain available for tent camping.

12 Jun 2015

Registration open for assisted deer hunt

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Youth and disabled hunters have until July 30 to apply for a limited 2015 assisted deer hunt at Tuttle Creek Lake.

10 Jun 2015

Closures at Perry Lake due to high water

PERRY, Kan.,— Due to the heavy rainfall, Perry Lake is currently experiencing several major closures. All Corps boat ramps are currently closed due to high water. Rock Creek park remains entirely closed as water is over several of the roads. Slough Creek Campground, Longview Campground and Old Town Campground continue to experience significant closures as well.

8 Jun 2015

Lewis and Clark expedition program scheduled at Tuttle Creek Lake

MANNHATTAN, Kan.,— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake invites the public to attend the Lewis and Clark Expedition program on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at 7 p.m. The program will be held at the Roadside Shelter in Tuttle Creek Cove Park. The program is free and no vehicle permits are required. All ages are invited to attend.

5 Jun 2015

Kansas City District monitors river/tributaries after increased rainfall

KANSAS CITY, Mo.,— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers emergency management office is monitoring the Missouri River and tributaries after the increased rainfall in the area during May and continuing into June.