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  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches new water safety campaign: 'Life Jackets Worn... Nobody Mourns'

    Every year thousands of people in the United States mourn the loss of loved ones who could have survived if they had been wearing a life jacket while spending time on or near our nation’s waters. To heighten awareness for the use of life jackets, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently launched a new water safety campaign titled “Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns.”
  • Youth turkey hunt scheduled for Kanopolis Lake

    MARQUETTE, Kan.— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Kanopolis Lake will host its youth turkey hunt Saturday, April 2, 2016. This event allows hunters access to public lands managed by the Corps of Engineers including refuge and park areas usually closed to hunting. Applicants, 15 years of age or younger, will be drawn and assigned to a specific hunting location. Hunters are required to have a mentor, 18 years of age or older with a valid Kansas hunting license, to assist the youth during the hunt. If the hunter does not have a mentor, one may be provided. All applicable Kansas hunting regulations apply and required tags pertaining to the youth turkey season will be required. Please refer to the 2016 Kansas Hunting and Furharvesting Regulations Summary from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.
  • Water Treatment Pump Station improvement work to close road at Clinton Dam north outlet area

    The City of Lawrence and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clinton Lake Project Office announced the planned closure of the road to the Clinton Dam north outlet area during improvement work to the City’s Clinton Water Treatment Plant Raw Water Pump Station.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers now issuing America the Beautiful Passes

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District announced today that America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Interagency Passes are available for purchase at district Lake Offices and Visitor Centers.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces changes in recreation day use fees

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District announced today a change to recreation day use fees charged for boat launches and swimming beaches managed by USACE.