Kansas City District Planning Public Notice

Notice of Availability: Seaplane Operations Policy at Wilson Lake Draft Environmental Assessment

Press Operations — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Kansas City District, has prepared a draft revision for the Seaplane Policy for Wilson Lake with an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) that are available for public review. A review was done in accordance with current seaplane policy guidance (ER/EP 1130-2-550, Chapter 11). These documents were prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, and existing Corps policy and regulations.

Public Notice: Upper Turkey Creek Programmatic Agreement Development

Press Operations — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:11:00 GMT

PROJECT INFORMATION: The United States Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the City of Merriam, is planning a flood Risk Management Project in downtown Merriam, Johnson County, Kansas. As part of its obligations under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, USACE is now developing a Programmatic Agreement (PA) in consultation with the Kansas State Historic Preservation Office, Shawnee Tribe, Osage Nation, Pawnee Nation, and Kaw Nation. The PA will outline how USACE will identify, evaluate, and resolve adverse effects to historic properties that may be effected by the project. USACE also invites individuals and organizations with a demonstrated interest in the undertaking, and other members of the public to participate in the PA consultation process. All requests to participate must be received no later than December 12, 2025.

Smoky Hill Draft Feasibility Study and Integrated Environmental Assessment (EA) and associated unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI)

Press Operations — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:48:00 GMT

INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District (USACENWK), has prepared a Draft Feasibility Study and Integrated Environmental Assessment (EA) and associated unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1968, as amended, for the Smoky Hill Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Project (Project). The Draft Study and Integrated EA was prepared to assess and document potential effects to the human and natural environment of the project’s Proposed Action. The USACE has made a preliminary determination that the proposed action would not result in significant degradation to the environment and therefore supports preparation of a Draft FONSI. The Draft Study and Integrated EA, Draft FONSI, and supporting information are provided with issuance of this Public Notice to initiate a 30-day public review and comment period.

Draft Feasibility Report and EA available for Little Blue River Flood Risk Management Study

Press Operations — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:18:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District (USACE) has prepared a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (EA) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as part of the Little Blue River Flood Risk Management Study (Study). The Draft Integrated EA was prepared to assess and document potential effects to the human and natural environment of the proposed action. The USACE anticipates that the proposed action would not result in significant degradation to the environment. The Draft Integrated EA and supporting information are provided with issuance of this Public Notice to initiate a 30-day public review and comment period.

USDA ARS Plant Genetic Resources Unit: Proposed Poultry Laboratory in Columbia, Missouri

Press Operations — Wed, 28 May 2025 14:01:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, prepared an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact for the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) Plant Genetic Resources Unit (PGRU) Poultry Laboratory Project. Both documents were prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, and existing USDA-ARS policy and regulations. The documents are available for review upon request.

Tuttle Creek Lake: Water Injection Dredging Demonstration

Press Operations — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:09:25 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District (USACE) has prepared a Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as part of the Tuttle Creek Lake Water Injection Dredging Demonstration (Demonstration). This Draft FONSI is associated with an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Demonstration that was prepared to assess and document potential effects to the human and natural environment from the proposed action.

U.S. Hwy 136, Weldon Fork Section 14 Emergency Streambank Stabilization

Press Operations — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:30:00 GMT

INTRODUCTION: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District (USACE), has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1968, as amended, for the proposed HWY 136 Weldon Fork Bridge Section 14 Emergency Streambank Stabilization Project. The Draft EA was prepared to assess and document potential effects to the human and natural environment of the project’s Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP), as tiered from the 2017 Section 14 Emergency Streambank Protection Program Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA). The USACE has made a preliminary determination that the proposed project would not result in significant degradation to the environment and therefore supports preparation of a Draft FONSI. The Draft EA, FONSI, and supporting information are provided with issuance of this Public Notice April 28, 2025, to initiate the 30-day public review and comment period.

Lower Missouri Jefferson City L-142 Flood Risk Management Study

Press Operations — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 19:10:00 GMT

Draft Lower Osage Programmatic Agreement

Press Operations — Wed, 30 Oct 2024 20:24:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, has coordinated with the Missouri State Historic Preservation Office to prepare a draft Programmatic Agreement in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for the Lower Osage Ecosystem Feasibility Study. In doing so, USACE invited the participation of the Advisory Council on Historic Resources and 12 Federally-recognized Native American tribes. The draft Lower Osage Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment was previously released for public review and comment on October 1, 2024 and the comment period closed on October 31, 2024. The overall purpose of the feasibility study is to identify a plan that will achieve ecosystem restoration benefits along the Lower Osage River. This draft Programmatic Agreement is being made available for public review and comment for 30 days, beginning on November 1, 2024 and closing on November 30, 2024. Comments on the draft Programmatic Agreement should be sent to Tim Meade, Senior District Archeologist and Tribal Liaison, at Timothy.M.Meade@usace.army.mil.

2024-003-CW- Lower Osage River Ecosystem Restoration GI Study, Draft Report

Press Operations — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:04:00 GMT

FY24-0050 Public Notice of Adverse Effect

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Aug 2024 17:12:12 GMT

The United States Corps of Engineers (USACE), in consultation with the City of Clinton, Missouri, the Missouri State Historic Preservation Officer, and The Osage Nation, is preparing a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that outlines mitigation activities for adverse impacts to two prehistoric Native American archeological sites at Harry S. Truman Lake.

2024-002-CW Lower Osage River Ecosystem Restoration 1135 Study

Press Operations — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:56:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District (USACE-NWK), has prepared a Draft Integrated Feasibility Study Report and Environmental Assessment (EA) and associated unsigned Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1968, as amended, for the proposed restoration of degraded aquatic habitat. The Draft Integrated Report and EA was prepared to assess and document potential effects to the human and natural environment of the project’s Proposed Action. The USACE has made a preliminary determination that the Proposed Action would not result in significant degradation to the environment and therefore supports preparation of a Draft FONSI. The Draft Integrated Report and EA, Draft FONSI, and supporting information are provided with issuance of this Public Notice to initiate a 30-day public review and comment period. Appendices are available upon request.

Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Finding of No Significant Impact for Tuttle Creek Lake Water Injection Dredging Demonstration available

Press Operations — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 13:06:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District (USACE) has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and associated Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as part of the Tuttle Creek Lake Water Injection Dredging Demonstration.

Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas; Rock Island Bridge Temporary Utilities Project: Proposed Alteration of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Project Pursuant to Pursuant to 33 USC 408

Press Operations — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:23:43 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District is evaluating a Section 408 Request to Alter a Federal Project pursuant to 33 USC 408. The Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas proposed project would involve installation of temporary utilities consisting of water, sanitary, and gas within the Armourdale Levee Unit right-of-way. The project would be conducted completely on property owned by the Unified Government of Wyandotte County and Kansas City, Kansas. The public notice summarizes the proposed project, public interest review, and environmental evaluation.

Notice of Third Five-Year Review for Former Kirksville Air Force Station

Press Operations — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:25:15 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), as the lead agency, is initiating the Third Five-Year Review at the former Kirksville Air Force Station (KAFS). The Five-Year Review Team includes the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and other local agencies.

Request for Community Feedback Remedy for the Federal Center Complex

Press Operations — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 14:41:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking public input on a Proposed Plan to address contamination at the Federal Center Complex Former Landfill Area in Kansas City, Missouri. The site is approximately 300 acres and is located at the intersection of Troost Avenue and East Bannister Road in Kansas City, Missouri.

Draft Report for the Kansas River Reservoirs Flood and Sediment Study (Watershed Study) Available

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 06:00:00 GMT

**Public comment period has been extended to January 15, 2023** The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District (USACE-NWK), along with the Kansas Water Office and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, has prepared the Draft Report for the Kansas River Reservoirs Flood and Sediment Study (Watershed Study). The Draft Report and supporting information are provided with issuance of this Public Notice on 6 November 2023 to initiate the 30-day public review and comment period. The comment period was extended on 17 November 2023 to close on 15 January 2024. This Public Notice and project related information are being provided to solicit public input on the Draft Report and the proposed recommendations. All comments will be accepted and made part of the public record. The USACE-NWK will consider all pertinent comments in preparing final documentation for completion of the Watershed Study through signature of the Final Report by the USACE Northwestern Division Commander.

Draft Perry Lake Feasibility Report

Press Operations — Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:33:33 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District (USACE), has prepared a draft Feasibility Report with integrated draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1968, as amended, for the proposed Perry Lake Ecosystem Restoration project. The draft Feasibility Report and integrated draft EA was prepared to assess and document potential effects to the human and natural environment of the project’s Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP). USACE has made a preliminary determination that the proposed project would not result in significant degradation to the environment and therefore supports preparation of a draft FONSI. The draft EA, FONSI, and supporting information are provided with issuance of this Public Notice September 20th, 2023, to initiate the 30-day public review and comment period.

Lower Turkey Creek Natural Reach

Press Operations — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 13:19:46 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District (USACE) has prepared a Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) and associated Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) as part of the Turkey Creek Flood Damage Reduction Project. The Draft SEA was prepared to assess and document potential effects to the human and natural environment of the supplemental project’s Recommended Plan. The USACE has made a preliminary determination that the Recommended Plan would not result in significant degradation to the environment and therefore supports preparation of a Draft FONSI. The Draft SEA, Draft FONSI, and supporting information are provided with issuance of this Public Notice to initiate a 30-day public review and comment period. This Public Notice and project related information are being provided to solicit public input on the proposed action. Any interested party is invited to submit to this office written facts or objections relative to the proposed project, both favorable and unfavorable in nature. All comments will be accepted and made part of the public record. Copies of all comments, including names and addresses of commenters, may be provided to applicants upon request. The USACE will consider all pertinent comments in preparing final documentation for completion of the NEPA process through signature of the FONSI by the USACE Kansas City District Commander.

Truman Master Plan - Notice of Availability

Press Operations — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 16:09:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Kansas City District, has prepared a draft Master Plan for Harry S. Truman Dam and Reservoir (Truman Lake) with an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) that are available for public review. These documents were prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act, and existing Corps policy and regulations. Truman Lake is a multi-purpose project located in the Osage River basin of west-central Missouri in Bates, Benton, Henry, Hickory, St. Clair, and Vernon Counties. The prior Master Plan for the project was prepared in 1988. Since that time, recreational use patterns, land usage, and populations of surrounding towns have changed. In addition, the regulations guiding master plans have been updated.