9 Sep 2014

Corps releases new policy for alterations to civil works projects

KANSAS CITY, Mo.— The Kansas City District is currently developing internal business processes to implement a new policy for requests to alter or occupy district authorized civil works projects. This includes the development of categorical permissions to address the most common requests.

8 Sep 2014

Contract awarded for Harlan County Dam repair

KANSAS CITY, Mo.— The Kansas City District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a contract on September 5, 2014, to OCCI, Inc., from Fulton, Mo., in the amount of $12.3 million for gate repairs at Harlan County Dam in Nebraska.

27 Aug 2014

Boating basics to prepare for the holiday weekend

KANSAS CITY, Mo.,— Labor Day marks the end of summer for many lake visitors which also means boating and water-based recreation is coming to a close as well. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District manages 18 lakes that are popular boating destinations throughout Missouri, Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska. Regardless of your skill level or motivation for heading to the lake this weekend, the Corps of Engineers encourages you to have fun and stay safe. Please review a few boating safety tips to help ensure a safe return home.

18 Aug 2014

Tuttle Creek Lake presents "Edible Wild Plants"

MANHATTAN, Kan.,—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake invites the public to attend “Edible Wild Plants” on August 23 at 7 p.m. at Shelter #3 in Outlet Park.

11 Aug 2014

Perry Lake accepting applications for deer hunts

PERRY, Kan., — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Perry Lake is currently accepting applications for special archery deer hunts in park areas.

7 Aug 2014

Truman Lake to hold annual managed deer hunt

WARSAW, Mo., — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Harry S. Truman Lake and The Masonic Lodge #653 will host the 25th Annual Truman Lake Managed Deer Hunt for persons with physical disabilities Nov. 8 and 9, 2014, at Shawnee Bend and Berry Bend Parks.

31 Jul 2014

Kansas City District Exercises Plan

KANSAS CITY, Mo., — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Emergency Management Branch conducted an exercise on July 30 to review the current Continuity of Operations Plan.

31 Jul 2014

Hike planned at Tuttle Creek Lake

MANHATTAN, Kan., — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake invites the public to attend the “Blue River Trail Nature Hike,” on August 9 at 7 p.m.

25 Jul 2014

Corps seeking comments on master plan revision

KANSAS CITY, Mo.,—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District is in the process of revising the Pomme de Terre Lake master plan and is offering the opportunity for recommendations from the public on issues to be considered.

21 Jul 2014

Corps offers birding program at Tuttle Creek Lake

MANHATTAN, Kan.,—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake invites the public to attend “Birding with Dr. Ted Cable” July 26 at 8:00 a.m.