1 Dec 2025

Open house to be held for the Former Nebraska Ordnance Plant

The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will host an Open House for the Former Nebraska Ordnance Plant on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Country Club in Yutan, Nebraska located south of Highway 92 at 1581 Yutan Road. Project personnel will be available to provide and interpret groundwater sampling results and other site data. To learn more about the former Nebraska Ordnance Plant, please plan on attending this Open House. There will be brief informational presentations on the 2024 Containment Evaluation at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.

1 Dec 2025

UDPATE: Tuttle Creek and Milford lakes Water Control Manual public meeting rescheduled

The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has rescheduled the Tuttle Creek and Milford lakes Water Control Manual joint public meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025, due to inclement weather. The meetings for Clinton and Perry lakes and Waverly are still scheduled, and the public is invited to attend. These meetings will provide an opportunity to learn about the array of alternatives developed to date and offer valuable feedback on the update process.

13 Nov 2025

Public meetings to be held on Water Control Manual updates for Clinton, Milford, Perry and Tuttle Creek lakes

The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to attend a series of meetings to discuss updates to the Water Control Manuals for Clinton, Milford, Perry and Tuttle Creek lakes. These meetings will provide an opportunity to learn about the array of alternatives developed to date and offer valuable feedback on the update process. USACE is committed to transparency and collaboration throughout this process. These meetings are designed to explain the current status of the analysis and gather input from the public to ensure the updated manuals reflect the needs and concerns of the communities surrounding these important water resources.

6 Oct 2025

Public meeting for Smoky Hill River ecosystem restoration feasibility study cancelled

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.

1 Oct 2025

Public comment sought on draft Smoky Hill River ecosystem restoration feasibility study

The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has prepared a draft Public Notice, along with a draft Feasibility Report and a draft Finding of No Significant Impact for the Smoky Hill River Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study and Integrated Environmental Assessment and is seeking public input on these documents. The Smoky Hill River is an integral part of the City of Salina's history - from power, navigation, local commerce, recreation and travel, the river has had a major impact on the city. However, due to a growing population and increased infrastructure development, the river has been impacted.