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  1. Tulsa District awards Final FY 2025 contract with Webbers Falls gate replacement, repair agreement

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded its final contract of Fiscal Year 2025, a construction contract to replace and repair tainter gates at Webbers Falls Lock and Dam 16 in Webbers Falls, Okla., Sept. 30. The Tulsa District awarded the $28 million contract to McMillen Incorporated of Boise, Idaho. The contract calls for replacement of Gate 7 and repairs to Tainter Gate 8 and Tainter Gate 11.
    9/30/2025

  2. Tulsa District awards construction contract for Tinker software lab

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded a construction contract to build a software integration lab at Tinker AFB, Okla., Sept. 30. The Tulsa District awarded the $337 million contract to B.L. Harbert International Limited Liability Corporation of Birmingham, Alabama.
    9/30/2025

  3. Tulsa District awards contract to repair water damage at Fort Sill

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded a construction contract for repairs to Building 6050 at Fort Sill, Okla., Sept. 30. Tulsa District awarded the $1.3 million contract to Tatitlek Universal Services, Incorporated of Anchorage, Alaska.
    9/30/2025

  4. Tulsa District awards AE contract for INDOPACOM

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded an architecture and engineering contract to Alliance WSP JV, Limited Liability Company of Alexandria, Va., Sept. 25.
    9/26/2025

  5. Tulsa District awards construction contract to Tulsa company

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded a construction contract to Cherokee Nation Mechanical, Limited Liability Company of Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 25.
    9/26/2025

  6. Tulsa District awards construction contract to Lawton company

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a construction contract to Sheffield Construction, Limited Liability Company of Lawton, Okla., Sept. 25.
    9/26/2025

  7. USACE Tulsa District awards contract for Louisiana Army National Guard

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded a $1.2 million services contract to GSINA-Gryphon JV, LLC., Sept. 25. Headquartered in Flemington, N.J., the company will provide environmental technical support services to the Louisiana Army National Guard.
    9/25/2025

  8. Tulsa District awards AE contract for Marine Corps command

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded an architecture and engineering contract to support Marine Corps Installation Command, Sept. 25. Tulsa District awarded the $16.8 million contract for master planning support to HDR Engineering, Inc., of Omaha, Neb.
    9/25/2025

  9. Tulsa District awards construction contract to Oklahoma company

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a construction contract to an Oklahoma company, Sept. 24. The $1 million construction contract was awarded to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., for work at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant in McAlester, Okla.
    9/25/2025

  10. USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of National Public Lands Day

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District is waiving day use fees Sept. 27, 2025, at recreation areas in observance of National Public Lands Day.
    9/24/2025
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  • Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee Storm Sewer Construction and Levee Realignment

    In compliance with U.S.C. Title 33, Chapter 9, Subchapter 1, Section 408, the Mr. Joe Westervelt (requester) has requested permission from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for the realignment of a portion of the Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee C and the construction of 3 storm culverts to drain storm water to the Arkansas River at 431 West 23rd Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Section 14 Township 19 North, Range 12 East.

  • 30 Day Comment Period - Fort Supply Wildlife Management Area Shooting Range

    Draft Environmental Assessment for Fort Supply Wildlife Management Area Shooting Range

  • Public Notice for 30 Day Comment Period Related to Draft Environmental Assessment for Fort Gibson Wildlife Management Area Shooting Range

    Expiration date: 11/1/2024

    This public notice offers an opportunity for all interested parties to comment on the proposed relocation of the Fort Gibson Wildlife Management Area (WMA) shooting range, providing information necessary to inform the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC) for evaluation and review. A copy of the Draft Environmental assessment and the ODWC Public Notice are posted at: https://www.wildlifedepartment.com/opportunity-public-comment

  • Environmental Assessment for Canton Wildlife Management Area Gun Range

    This Environmental Assessment (EA) is being conducted on behalf of the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation pursuant to the National Environmental Protection Act (NEPA). This EA includes an assessment of the environmental effects of the development, expansion, and operation of a shooting range facility located within the Canton Wildlife WMA. The proposed project is located on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) property. USACE is the lead federal agency for the current environmental policy.

  • Tulsa Ports Outfall Easement Draft Environmental Assessment

    Expiration date: 8/23/2024

    The 30 day public comment period for this draft environmental assessment runs from July 24, 2024 to August 23, 2024. Comments must be submitted in writing via email or U.S. Postal Service. Send comments via email to christopher.m.gilliland@usace.army.mill Send written comments via U.S. Mail to: Chris Gilliland Biologist U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District Operations Division 2488 East 81st Street Tulsa, OK 74137

  • Public Notice: Environmental Assessment Oklahoma River Improvements EMBARK Boat Dock and MAPS4 Pedestrian Bridge City of Oklahoma City

    Public Notice Comment Comment Period for Boat Dock Improvements runs from March 6, 2024 to March 16, 2024 Public Notice Comment Period for MAPS4 Pedestrian Bridge runs from March 6, 2024 to March 16, 2024. Public notice documents with directions to make public comment are linked below. This Environmental Assessment (EA) evaluates the effects of the proposed construction of two (2) Oklahoma River improvement projects which will modify the Oklahoma River levee (federally constructed project). These improvement projects, construction of a boat dock and a pedestrian bridge, address the need for accessibility to the river documented in the 1993 Corridor Plan.

  • Keystone Dam Safety Modification Study Public Open House Workshops & 30-day Comment Period

    30 Day comment period for Keystone Dam Safety Modification Study begins March 6, 2024 and runs through April 5, 2024 Public open house workshops will be held March 13 and 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Keystone State Park Community Center 1926 S Highway 151 Sand Springs, OK 74063. This project would raise the height of the Keystone Dam to reduce the risk of overtopping during significant flooding events. This would require the raising of the dam embankments and Highway 151, and the reconstruction of the stilling basin below Keystone Dam.

  • Public Notice Red River Chloride 30 day comment period, public informational meeting

    The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers established a 30-day public comment period related to closure of the Red River Chloride Control Project in four Texas counties and will host two public meetings to provide an overview of the purpose and scope of the study. The USACE will host informational, open-house style meetings at the Red River Authority of Texas offices in Wichita Falls, Texas, Feb. 26 from 5-8 p.m. and at the Kingston High School cafeteria, Kingston, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 from 5-8 p.m.

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPINIONFort Gibson WMA Shooting Range

    Public notice for proposed shooting range at Fort Gibson Wildlife Management Area Location: Fort Gibson WMA Shooting Range Existing Range Coordinates: 35°57'31.2"N 95°20'04.9"W Proposed New Range Coordinates: 36°04'30.8"N 95°23'02.5"W Purpose: To provide an opportunity for the public to comment, identify specific issues, and/or environmental impacts that can be addressed in the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC).

  • Public Notice Open House ScopingMeeting and 30-Day Comment Period Optima Lake Disposition Study, Texas County, Oklahoma

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District (USACE), is investigating the potential disposition of Optima Lake, Texas County, Oklahoma. Optima Lake was authorized by the Flood Control Act of 1936 and constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beginning in 1966. The structure stretches approximately 15,000 feet across the North Canadian (Beaver) River. Authorized project features of Optima Lake being investigated include the earthen embankment, spillway, outlet works, and administration and maintenance building situated on approximately 13,247 acres of Government-owned land. Currently, authorized purposes for Optima Lake include flood control, water supply, recreation, and fish and wildlife. The USACE is preparing a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document to disclose the potential adverse and beneficial impacts of disposition of these features, as well as the effects of continuous operation and maintenance of Optima Lake or portions of the project under different project purposes or leases with other Federal agencies and non-Federal entities who may be suited to take over operations and maintenance responsibilities.