12 Jun 2015

Registration open for assisted deer hunt

MANHATTAN, Kan. — Youth and disabled hunters have until July 30 to apply for a limited 2015 assisted deer hunt at Tuttle Creek Lake.

10 Jun 2015

Closures at Perry Lake due to high water

PERRY, Kan.,— Due to the heavy rainfall, Perry Lake is currently experiencing several major closures. All Corps boat ramps are currently closed due to high water. Rock Creek park remains entirely closed as water is over several of the roads. Slough Creek Campground, Longview Campground and Old Town Campground continue to experience significant closures as well.

8 Jun 2015

Lewis and Clark expedition program scheduled at Tuttle Creek Lake

MANNHATTAN, Kan.,— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Tuttle Creek Lake invites the public to attend the Lewis and Clark Expedition program on Saturday, June 20, 2015, at 7 p.m. The program will be held at the Roadside Shelter in Tuttle Creek Cove Park. The program is free and no vehicle permits are required. All ages are invited to attend.

5 Jun 2015

Kansas City District monitors river/tributaries after increased rainfall

KANSAS CITY, Mo.,— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers emergency management office is monitoring the Missouri River and tributaries after the increased rainfall in the area during May and continuing into June.

5 Jun 2015

Corps reports above normal May runoff in the Missouri River Basin; drought conditions improve in upper basin

Omaha, Neb. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Missouri River Basin Water Management Division reports May runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, was 3.7 million acre feet (MAF), 110 percent of normal. The 2015 runoff forecast has increased to 22.5 MAF, 89 percent of normal. Average annual runoff is 25.2 MAF.