6 Nov 2018

Corps of Engineers at Smithville Lake announce limited access to Jerry Litton Visitor Center

SMITHVILLE, Mo.— The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Smithville Lake announce limited public access into the Jerry Litton Visitor Center due to construction projects scheduled November 12, 2018 through March 31, 2019. All Visitor Center exhibits will be closed. The reception area of the visitor center will remain open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. for maps and general information.

6 Nov 2018

Corps urges hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to use caution this fall

Whether your hunting season started Labor Day weekend or you are still awaiting your first opportunity to venture out, hunter safety is a must. First, let’s take a moment to think about your favorite hunting spot. This may include a short, 4-minute boat ride across a small cove to a grove of flooded willows or a hike back in to a small opening tucked into the timber that are sure to draw an early morning shooting opportunity. Either way, before you put on your hunting gear here are five safety musts to ensure many return visits to that favorite spot! Read on. . .

5 Nov 2018

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, Nov. 11 and 12. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities (group picnic shelters) and events. Other agencies that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in the areas that they manage.

5 Nov 2018

Heartland Corps Small Business Deputy recognized for successes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, Small Business Deputy, Arthur Saulsberry, was recognized by the Northwestern Division as the division nominee for the Small Business Deputy of the Year. “Arthur’s many contributions to the success of the Small Business Program reflect great honor not only upon himself, but also the district, the Northwestern Division and the Corps of Engineers as an enterprise,” said Col. Doug Guttormsen, commander, Kansas City District.

1 Nov 2018

Public Notice: Open house for the former Nebraska Ordnance Plant

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, will host an Open House on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, from 4:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m. at the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Country Club in Yutan, Neb. The VFW Country Club is located south of Highway 92 at 1581 Yutan Road. The public is invited. Project personnel will be available to provide and interpret water sampling results and other site data. To learn more about the former Nebraska Ordnance Plant, please plan on attending our Open House. There will be a brief informational presentation on the 2017 Containment Evaluation at 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.