28 Sep 2018

Corps, Drainage District Sign Feasibility Agreement for Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee Study

- Tulsa District and Tulsa County Drainage District 12 officials signed the feasibility study cost sharing agreement today. - The Federal Government has allocated $3 million to study flood risk reduction possibilities for the Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee System. - The Tulsa-West Tulsa Levee was constructed in the 1940s and turned over to the levee sponsor for operation and maintenance after it was completed. - The Tulsa-West Tulsa Feasibility Study will take two years to complete and is funded through the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 Supplemental signed into law by President Donald J. Trump in February 2018.

6 Jul 2018

Tulsa West Tulsa Levee Study Included in Supplemental Disaster Recovery Funding

USACE, Headquarters included $3 million for feasibility study related to Tulsa West Tulsa flood risk reduction. Tulsa District will work with the levee sponsor, Tulsa County, to accomplish the study. Tulsa District will present a report identifying options related to flood risk reduction capabilities of the Tulsa West Tulsa Levee to Congress at the conclusion of the study. A time frame for the study has not yet been released.

5 Jul 2018

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Identifies Long-Term Disaster Recovery Projects and Additional Short-Term Repairs to be Accomplished with 2018 Supplemental Funding

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today additional work that it plans to accomplish with the funding provided for disaster recovery in Public Law 115-123, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018, signed into law February 9, 2018.

18 Jun 2018

Tulsa District Environmental Impact Assessment of the Bridgeview Resort and Marina Expansion Project at Lake Texoma

The Tulsa District has assessed the environmental impact of the Bridgeview Resort and Marina Expansion project at Lake Texoma, Marshall County, Oklahoma.

24 May 2018

Corps seeks to reduce water-related fatalities during 2018 recreation season

TULSA — Most Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks re-opened for the 2018 recreation season, April 1 and as the largest provider of water-based outdoor recreation in the nation, the Corps is working to reduce water-related fatalities by educating the public on water safety.The Tulsa District, which manages 256 recreation areas at 37

9 May 2018

Road, parking lot closures to temporarily impact Oologah Lake recreation

TULSA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District advises visitors to be aware of temporary delays due to a series of parking lot, road and boat ramp projects aimed at improving the long-term visitor experience at Oologah Lake. The first location for road and parking lot improvements will take place at Hawthorne Day Use Area, May 9.Visitors

19 Mar 2018

Corps to host meeting about government contracts in Kansas

The Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District will host an informational meeting to educate attendees about government contracts, March 21 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m at the WSU Old Town located at 238 N. Mead in Wichita The types of contracts typically available include service and construction contracts including the cleaning and maintenance of buildings, mowing, debris removal, equipment maintenance and electrical work. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District currently has more than $5 million in government service and construction contracts available.

8 Aug 2017

Final Supplemental Environmental Assessment for Arcadia Lake Trail Project

Regional Planning and Environmental Center  TO INTERESTED PARTIES The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Tulsa District, and the Regional Planning and Environmental Center, in coordination with the City of Edmond, Oklahoma, has assessed the environmental impacts of construction and operation of a multi-use trail system (Arcadia Lake Trail Project) at

25 May 2017

President's Fiscal 2018 Budget for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program released, funds Arkansas River Corridor Study

The President’s Budget for fiscal year 2018 (FY 2018) includes $5.002 billion in gross discretionary funding for the Civil Works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps). "The fiscal 2018 Civil Works budget for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reflects the administration's priorities to support and improve the nation's economy and infrastructure, and to protect the American people," said Mr. Doug Lamont, senior official performing the duties of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works. "This Budget supports the core mission areas of coastal and inland navigation, reducing flood risks from riverine flooding and along our coasts, and restoring aquatic ecosystems.”

23 May 2017

Owen to take command of SWD

Colonel Paul E. Owen, currently the Chief of Staff for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Washington D.C., is slated to take command of the Southwestern Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, headquartered in Dallas.