19 Jul 2017

Limited supply of America the Beautiful senior passes at Corps lake project offices

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The National Park Service recently announced the price of the lifetime America the Beautiful Senior Pass will increase from $10 to $80 on August 28, 2017 as part of the National Park Service Centennial Act passed in 2016. These passes are for individuals 62 years of age or older and a citizen or permanent resident of the United States. Due to this price increase, there has been a nationwide escalation of passes issued. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District lake project offices have a limited supply of these passes and are quickly running out.

3 Jul 2017

Decision Document completed for Former Forbes Atlas Missile Site

OSAGE CITY, Kan.— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District has completed the Decision Document for the Former Forbes Atlas Missile Site S-4 located near Osage City, Kansas. Based on available information, the Corps of Engineers completed a No Further Action Decision Document for this site. This decision was made following public comments taken into account in 2016 and the Decision Document was signed July 2017.

29 Jun 2017

Corps emphasizes safety over July 4 holiday weekend

As one of the nation's largest federal provider of water-based recreation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District stresses water safety and urges extra caution while in or around water during the upcoming Independence Day holiday. Wear your life jacket. Since October 2016, Kansas City District lakes have experienced six drownings and one additional water-related fatality due to a fall overboard; 72% of which were between the ages of 14-43. Though none wore a life jacket, the majority of these tragedies may have been prevented by simply wearing a life jacket. Please do your friends and loved ones a favor – wear your lifejacket.

29 Jun 2017

Public meeting for Pomme de Terre Lake Shoreline Management Plan

HERMITAGE, Mo.— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Pomme de Terre Lake will host a final draft Shoreline Management Plan meeting on July 18, 2017 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Pomme de Terre Project Office. Participants may attend at their convenience. The final draft Shoreline Management Plan for Pomme de Terre Lake establishes policy and furnished guidelines for the protection and preservation of the desirable environmental characteristics of the shoreline while maintaining a balance between public and private shoreline use.

30 May 2017

Status on earthen slides at Wilson Lake

SYLVAN GROVE, Kan.— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wilson Lake will begin non-emergency repairs to two earthen slides located adjacent to the entrance road to Lucas Park and on the downstream slope of Wilson Dam. There is no imminent danger to the public.