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.

3 Jun 2015

14th Annual Youth Fishing Day a huge success

WARSAW, Mo.,— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Missouri Department of Conservation would like to give a special thanks to all of those who participated in the 14th annual Youth Fishing Day held on May 4 at the Missouri Department of Conservation Regional Office in Clinton. Fifty-six students from surrounding school districts participated in the day’s events and learned about water safety, fishing, outdoor recreation, and the importance of conserving our natural resources.

3 Jun 2015

Bridge closure continues on Harlan County Dam

REPUBLICAN CITY, Neb.,— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Harlan County Lake is preparing for a closure of the dam to allow the contractor, OCCI, to continue work on the dam spillway. During the periods of June 15 through June 18 and June 24 through July 2, both lanes of the dam may be closed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and traffic will be directed to take the designated detour