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  • Waterfowl Blind Drawing Cancelled at Kanopolis Lake

    The annual waterfowl blind drawing held by the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Kanopolis Lake has been cancelled for 2025 due to constrained resources and variable water conditions relating to ongoing outlet construction.

  • Groundbreaking Water Injection Dredging pilot project shifts start date to fall 2025 for critical testing

    The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announces the Tuttle Creek Reservoir Water Injection Dredging pilot project's initial phase will shift to fall 2025. This first-of-its-kind pilot project requires custom-built equipment. The schedule change is due to manufacturing delays for specialty pump parts, a critical component of the innovative system.

  • In response to declining lake levels, Harlan County Lake officials are temporarily closing the Methodist Cove Boat Ramp

    The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and officials at Harlan County Lake, have temporarily closed Methodist Cove Boat Ramp in response to low water levels.

  • E. coli levels close Gremlin Cove Beach at Harlan County Lake

    HARLAN COUNTY LAKE, Neb. -- Due to high E. Coli concentrations, officials at Harlan County Lake have closed the Gremlin Cove Beach. E. Coli levels are currently 365.4 colonies per 100 milliliters of water. Levels above 235 colonies per 100 milliliters of water can cause a safety concern. Officials with the Lower Republican Natural Resource District will retest the water weekly starting on July 7, 2025, at Harlan County Lake beaches, and results will be available at the Nebraska DEQ Beach Watch website. The beach will remain closed until levels fall below 235 colonies per 100 ml water.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrated ribbon cutting for Harlan County Salt Cedar Ecosystem Restoration Project

    The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, was proud to host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Harlan County Salt Cedar Ecosystem Restoration Project at Methodist Cove, Harlan County Lake, Nebraska. The event took place on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the main campground shelter in Methodist Cove.