The Cedar Gap Hiking Trail at Stockton Lake
A view along the Cedar Gap Trail
Posted: 02 Oct 2009
Work began on the Cedar Gap Trail in the fall of 2003. The trail begins at the Cedar Gap Shelter which is adjacent to the Senator Christopher (Kit) Bond Information Center and Administration Building. The main trail is .7 of a mile long. The Cedar Gap trail connects to areas near the Stockton Expo Center offering more extensive hiking opportunities. The trail is a natural-surface, scenic, nature walk that follows the shoreline of Stockton Lake. It meanders through natural wildlife habitat; hikers usually see deer and turkey. Waterfowl, ospreys, bald eagles and shore birds are also common visitors to the area during the spring and fall migrations. The trail has been constructed almost in its entirety with volunteer efforts and resources. Some of the groups involved in the construction over the years include the Boy Scouts of America, Cub Scouts of America, as well as students from Stockton and East Newton High Schools. Community individuals and personnel from the Corps of Engineers have ... Full Story
Corps Watch Security Program
Posted: 28 Aug 2009
Kansas City District to launch crime watch program for recreation areas
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will launch a crime deterrence program on 31 August to protect Corps property at all the Kansas City District lake projects.
To help fight property crime and reduce costs, the Corps has received Congressional authority to offer cash rewards up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of individuals causing damage to Corps property.
Individuals who witness or suspect that a crime has been committed against Corps property are encouraged to call the toll-free Corps Watch number, 1-866-413-7970, to report information about theft, vandalism or any threats or suspicious activity against the Corps. The Corps Watch number is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and callers can remain anonymous.
The program is designed to heighten public awareness of the seriousness of the impacts of crime within or around dams, lakes, navigation ... Full Story
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Operations Manager, Stockton Project Office