24 Aug 2018

Michigan Valley Park swim beach back open at Pomona Lake

VASSAR, Kan. - The U.S Army Corps of Engineers announce the Michigan Valley Park swim beach is back open after receiving negative test results for blue-green algae this week.

23 Aug 2018

Stakeholders and Corps exchange ideas while on the Missouri River

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Stakeholders, customers and elected officials were guests of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, for the annual Missouri River tour Aug. 22. The purpose of the trip aboard the district’s barge is to provide a first-hand look at the Civil Works projects the district builds and maintains along the Missouri River and to exchange questions and comments with stakeholders. The barge tour traveled from Jefferson City, Mo., downriver for twelve miles and back, allowing guests to see the capitol and riverfront of Jefferson City, levees, a water intake and tower and navigation elements.

20 Aug 2018

Stockton Lake cleanup event scheduled

STOCKTON, Mo.— The U.S Army Corps of Engineers at Stockton Lake are teaming up with National Public Lands Day, Missouri Stream Team and the Kansas City Frogman Dive Club to host the 22nd Annual Stockton Lake Cleanup Event on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 8 a.m. Lunch and prizes will be provided to volunteers following the event at noon.

17 Aug 2018

Public Health Warning for Michigan Valley Swim Beach at Pomona Lake

VASSAR, Kan.— The U.S Army Corps of Engineers at Pomona Lake announce the existence of a blue-green algae bloom at the Michigan Valley swim beach at Pomona Lake.

10 Aug 2018

Perry Lake water level low, Corps encourages visitors to use caution

PERRY, Kan. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Perry Lake urges recreation visitors to be cautious of lower than usual lake levels. Shallow points and normally submerged hazards are becoming a common sight. It's important for all visitors to understand the lake and risks associated with recreating in low water.