Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

USACE seeks public comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for capital improvements in Napoleon, North Dakota

Press Operations — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:47:00 GMT

Omaha, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announces a draft environmental assessment for capital improvements in the city of Napoleon, N.D. is available for public review through May 28, 2021.

Virtual public meetings scheduled for Fort Peck Dam test flows draft environmental impact statement

Press Operations — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 18:29:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District will host virtual public meetings on Tuesday, May 4, and Thursday, May 6, from 6-8:30 p.m. CST, to gather input on the recently released draft Fort Peck Dam test flow environmental impact statement. The draft EIS assesses test flow capacity from Fort Peck Dam to promote growth and survival of pallid sturgeon during the free swimming, juvenile stage prior to their settling out into the headwaters of Lake Sakakawea.

Public comments sought on draft integrated letter report, programmatic environmental assessment for inspection stations in Upper Missouri River Basin

Press Operations — Tue, 16 Feb 2021 18:50:00 GMT

A draft integrated letter report and programmatic environmental assessment has been developed to determine the economic and environmental impacts of federal participation in state-managed watercraft inspection programs along the Upper Missouri River Basin in Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota and Nebraska. Public comments on the draft EA will be accepted until March 2, 2021.

USACE, Hamburg sign first ever Section 1176 agreement allowing raise of Ditch 6 levee system

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:34:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, and the City of Hamburg, Iowa, signed the Section 1176 project agreement Tuesday that will allow for raising the Hamburg Ditch 6 levee eight feet, significantly increasing the flood risk management benefits the levee provides to the city.

Crest Road to close Feb. 9 for maintenance

Press Operations — Mon, 08 Feb 2021 16:07:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announced that Crest Road, which crosses Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, South Dakota, will be closed Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for maintenance. People are asked to take an alternate route during the closure.

Virtual public meeting scheduled to discuss recently released Papillion Creek Basin draft final feasibility report

Press Operations — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:06:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in cooperation with the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District, will hold a virtual public meeting Feb. 10 to present the results of the draft final feasibility report for the Papillion Creek general reevaluation study. The purpose of the study is to develop alternatives to reduce flood risks and improve public safety within the Papillion Creek Basin in Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties.

Corps announces fiscal year 2021 civil works' work plan; including $54M for repairs of Missouri River navigation channel

Press Operations — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:34:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced its 2021 civil works' work plan, which provides funding for the Corps to address water resource issues across the nation. These work plans include approximately $54 million for the repair of several navigation structures along the Missouri River that were damaged from high water and flooding over the past three years.

Corps announces fiscal year 2021 civil works' work plan; including $54M for repairs of Missouri River navigation channel

Press Operations — Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:34:00 GMT

Winter won't stop work on L-536 levee repairs

Press Operations — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:19:00 GMT

Despite winter conditions, work continues on the L-536 levee setback south of Rock Port, Missouri. Repairs to the original in-line portion of the levee are scheduled to be substantially complete within the next month. Construction of the levee setback portion of the project continues despite the freezing temperatures.

Lake Yankton water level to be drawn down

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 21:49:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces the immediate draw down of the water level by one foot in Lake Yankton, located downstream of Gavins Point Dam near Yankton, South Dakota.

Comments sought on watercraft inspection program

Press Operations — Fri, 18 Dec 2020 21:50:00 GMT

A draft integrated letter report and programmatic environmental assessment has been developed to determine the economic and environmental impacts of Federal participation in state-managed watercraft inspection programs along the South Platte River Basin in Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska. Public comments on the draft EA will be accepted until Jan. 1, 2021.

Public scoping period to begin for Gavins Point Dam, Lewis and Clark Lake master plan; virtual public meeting scheduled

Press Operations — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:08:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District will be hosting a virtual public scoping meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 6:00 p.m. This meeting will kick off the public scoping and comment period for the update and revision of the Gavins Point Dam, Lewis and Clark Lake master plan.

Crest Road closed Tuesday, Dec. 1 for maintenance

Press Operations — Mon, 30 Nov 2020 17:13:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gavins Point Dam announced that the road that crosses the dam near Yankton, S.D., also known as Crest Road, will be closed Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. for maintenance. People are asked to take alternate routes during the closure.

Portion of spillway parking area closed during fiber optic replacement

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 19:16:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District has announced that a portion of the parking area on the north side of the Gavins Point Dam spillway, near Yankton, S.D., will be closed beginning Monday, Nov. 30. Vehicles and pedestrians will be prohibited in the area during the closure.

Corps to begin construction of a new flood risk management project along Middle Logan Creek in Randolph, Neb.

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 20:09:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, in partnership with the city of Randolph and the Lower Elkhorn Natural Resources District, will begin construction of a flood risk management project along Middle Logan Creek in Randolph and is marking the occasion with a groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, November 6th starting at 11:00 a.m.

Scoping comment period extended for Dakota Access Pipeline Environmental Impact Statement

Press Operations — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 14:43:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District is extending the public scoping comment period for the Dakota Access Pipeline Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to Nov. 26, 2020. The purpose of the scoping period is to gather input on evaluating the impacts of granting an easement to Dakota Access, LLC to cross Corps-administered federal land at the Oahe Dam and Reservoir Project on the Missouri River.

Road work at Cold Brook Recreation Area to cause intermittent closures

Press Operations — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:37:00 GMT

The. U.S Army Corps of Engineers has announced that road work at the entrance to the Cold Brook Recreation Area, in South Dakota, will cause restricted access and intermittent closures beginning Oct. 22.

Corps of Engineers announces Offutt AFB Industry Day

Press Operations — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 13:10:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District has scheduled an industry day for the Offutt Air Force Flood Recovery program.

Gavins Point Dam spillway gate to undergo maintenance, some impact on anglers during paddlefish season expected

Press Operations — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 19:47:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announced Friday that spillway gate maintenance will take place on Gavins Point Dam through Oct. 16, which may impact anglers in the area for paddlefish season.