15 May 2015

Truman Lake beaches set to open for 2015 season

WARSAW, Mo. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Harry S. Truman Lake announced the opening of five swimming beaches on May 15, 2015.

11 May 2015

Missouri River Committee to meet in South Dakota

Omaha, Neb. - The Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) will hold its 29th meeting, May 19-21, in Sioux Falls, SD. Public attendance is encouraged, and an opportunity is provided during each daily session for the public to address the Committee and the lead agencies, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), regarding the Missouri River Recovery Program (MRRP).

11 May 2015

Site Tour and Open House at former Nebraska Ordnance Plant

MEAD, Neb.— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to the annual Site Tour and Open House scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, 2015, at the Main Groundwater Treatment Plant at the junction of County Road 6 and County Road F, in Ashland, Neb.

11 May 2015

Enjoy America’s Waterways, Play It Safe and Return Home Alive

KANSAS CITY, Mo.— Before you head out for a day on or near the water, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages you to make sure you have life jackets for everyone and that they please wear them. On average, 9 out of 10 people who drowned at a USACE lake or river project didn’t wear a life jacket. Life jackets save lives by keeping you afloat and providing time for rescue.

7 May 2015

Water expected to rise at Tuttle Creek Lake

MANHATTAN, Kan.— Due to large amounts of rainfall, the water level in Tuttle Creek Lake is expected to rise substantially over the coming weekend. The increase in storm waters from the rivers flowing into Tuttle Creek Lake will likely result in a 15 to 20 foot rise in the lake by early next week. The dam is safe and can handle the increased flows.