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  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages use of the Regulatory Request System for an improved permitting experience

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to encourage the public to use the Regulatory Request System (RRS) for an improved permitting experience. RRS, launched Jan. 31, 2024, provides a straightforward, transparent process for the timely submittal and review of permit requests. “USACE continues to make improvements to the Regulatory Request System to enhance its functionality and make the permitting process easier and faster for the public,” said Mr. Stephen L. Hill, chief, Operations and Regulatory. “We are encouraging greater use of RRS because this automated system also increases the efficiency of our regulatory staff when making permitting decisions.

  • Outdoor open house planned for former Nebraska Ordnance Plant

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, will host an outdoor open house from 4:30-5:15 p.m. and a site bus tour will occur from 5:15 p.m. to approximately 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, for the former Nebraska Ordnance Plant. The open house will be at the main groundwater treatment plant in Ashland, Nebraska located at the junction of County Road 6 and County Road F.

  • Dispersed overnight camping in Marshall Cove Loop at Wilson Lake discontinuing beginning May 15

    In alignment with established U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation use standards, dispersed overnight camping in Marshall Cove Loop (within Minooka Park) will no longer be permitted beginning May 15, 2025. Marshall Cove will remain open for public recreation access, including to private dock holders and guests. The Wilson Lake project is implementing this necessary change to improve public safety, staff safety and protect environmental resources in the area by referring users to designated campsites.

  • Temporary recreation area closures and service reductions begin May 15 across Kansas City District, USACE

    The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa beginning May 15, 2025. USACE is currently managing seasonal staffing and resource limitations that affect its ability to safely open and maintain all recreation sites at normal levels of service. These temporary adjustments are being made at all 18 Kansas City District lakes to ensure visitor safety, protect environmental resources and sustain critical hydropower and dam operations.

  • Public invited to join USACE to discuss office consolidation at Harry S. Truman Lake

    The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a public meeting on May 1, 2025, to discuss office consolidation efforts at Harry S. Truman Lake. The public is encouraged to attend the meeting to learn more about the preliminary office consolidation effort for budget and design, and to discuss interests and concerns with the USACE team. Current USACE office space at Harry S. Truman Lake is inadequate and unsafe; therefore, some project staff have been temporarily relocated. USACE has evaluated options to consolidate staff workspaces to achieve long term operation and maintenance efficiencies, if funding becomes available.