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Public meeting for Smoky Hill River ecosystem restoration feasibility study cancelled

Kansas City District
Published Oct. 6, 2025
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. --

The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has cancelled a public meeting scheduled for October 7, 2025, for the Smoky Hill River Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study and Integrated Environmental Assessment.

USACE is still seeking public comments on the study’s draft documents during a 30-day review period that will close October 22, 2025. The public is invited to review the documents and provide feedback to help inform the final assessment.

How to submit comments:

The public can submit comments pertaining to the Smoky Hill River feasibility study by emailing Katharine.E.Lynch@usace.army.mil

Accessing the documents:

The draft documents are available for review on USACE’s website at: https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Civil-Works-Programs-And-Projects/Smoky-Hill-Study/Documents/


Release no. 25-027

planning
Smoky Hill River
feasibility study
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