10 Oct 2013

Corps regional commander tapped for Brigadier General

Portland, Ore. – Col. John S. Kem, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Northwestern Division was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the U.S. Army in a formal ceremony Oct. 10 in Washington D.C. General Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosted the event.

10 Oct 2013

Kansas City District recreation areas remain closed during the Government Shutdown

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks remain closed due to the shutdown of the federal government for lack of fiscal 2014 funding legislation.

1 Oct 2013

Kansas City District to close recreation areas

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District is closing USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks due to the shutdown of the federal government for lack of fiscal 2014 funding legislation.

30 Sep 2013

USACE preparing for possible Oct. 1 closures of USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is preparing for the closure of USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks nationwide beginning Tuesday, October 1, if the potential shutdown of the federal government for lack of fiscal 2014 funding legislation goes into effect.

27 Sep 2013

Truman lake Cove closed for Zebra Mussel Treatment

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Missouri Department of Conservation Officials are working together to try and prevent the spread of Zebra mussels in Truman Lake. Zebra Mussels were discovered on the Grand River Arm of Truman Lake adjacent to the Tightwad boat launching ramp earlier this month. Therefore the cove located adjacent to Sky Village known as County Line Boat Ramp will be closed beginning Sunday evening, Sept, 29 for approximately 48-72 hours in order to execute the treatment.