26 Mar 2026

Second pilot project for innovative Water Injection Dredging set to begin at Tuttle Creek Lake after delay

The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Kansas Water Office, is pleased to announce the start of the second demonstration period for the innovative Water Injection Dredging project at Tuttle Creek Lake following last week’s delay. The second demonstration period will take place from March 26 – April 4, 2026, providing a real-world assessment of Water Injection Dredging's effectiveness in sedimentation management within inland reservoirs. This pioneering project aims to evaluate Water Injection Dredging (WID) as a potential alternative to traditional mechanical dredging. WID technology uses a pressurized and controlled injection of water to loosen sediment from the lakebed, allowing it to be carried downstream by the natural current.

25 Mar 2026

Tuttle Creek Lake Fuel Tank Incident Update

The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7, and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment announce that following the successful recovery of a submerged fuel tank at Tuttle Creek Lake, the comprehensive water quality sampling and monitoring plan continues to guide response decisions. The health and safety of the public and the protection of the environment remain the top priority and the collaborative efforts of all agencies involved remain focused on mitigating any potential impacts from last week’s diesel fuel spill at Tuttle Creek Lake.

19 Mar 2026

Agencies Recover Fuel Tank, Cleanup Continues at Tuttle Creek Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7, and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment announce that the submerged fuel tank at Tuttle Creek Lake was successfully recovered Wednesday, March 18. With the fuel release successfully contained within the cove, cleanup efforts are now the primary focus. Following the recovery of the tank, an inspection confirmed its contents were released into this contained area, where response crews continue to work on mitigation. The first round of testing from KDHE showed no fuel-related contaminants in the samples taken from the cove where the spill occurred. More extensive tests are being conducted downstream of the stilling basin to ensure conditions remain safe.

19 Mar 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program. Nationwide permits authorize activities that are similar in nature and cause no more than minimal adverse environmental impacts to jurisdictional aquatic resources separately or on a cumulative basis. Activities range from work associated with aids to navigation and utility lines to residential developments and maintenance activities.

18 Mar 2026

Agencies Continue Coordinated Response to Fuel Tank Incident at Tuttle Creek Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7, and Kansas Department of Health and Environment continue to coordinate response efforts for a submerged fuel tank incident at Tuttle Creek Lake. The work is being conducted by the Water Injection Dredging project contractor, Michels, and their subcontracted hazardous materials (hazmat) team. On Tuesday, March 17, response crews were on-site to deploy containment measures. The submerged fuel tank was fully enclosed with containment boom by noon. Throughout the day, additional absorbent booms and pads were strategically placed to contain and collect observed surface sheen and collect recoverable diesel in the cove.