1 Apr 2014

MKARNS parks open for 2014 recreation season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District announced that Corps-operated campgrounds along the Oklahoma portion of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System that were closed for the 2013 recreation season will be open for the 2014 season.

14 Feb 2014

Drought leads to low lake level at Texoma; boaters should be vigilant

The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers advises visitors to Lake Texoma of the impact an extreme drought is having on the lake level. The current water level is several feet below normal and the Corps urges boaters to be vigilant when on the water. There is water for boating and other activities.

31 Jan 2014

Lake Texoma experiencing negative impacts of long-term drought

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District (USACE) and The Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA) acknowledge the negative impacts associated with reduced water levels at Lake Texoma. Hydropower and municipal and industrial water supply usage contribute to the lower level, but remain critical in meeting electricity and water needs.

29 Jan 2014

Tulsa District USACE Small Business Office hosting ‘Meet the Corps Day’

Learn more about doing business with the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at “Meet the Corps Day” Feb, 12, from 10-4 p.m. at the Tulsa Technology Center, 10800 N. 140th E. Ave., Owasso, Okla. The event is open to large and small businesses.

20 Nov 2013

Corps to reopen some campgrounds along Navigation System

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District announced today that some Corps-operated campgrounds along the Oklahoma portion of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System are to reopen no later than Nov. 22, 2013.

5 Nov 2013

Lake Texoma in drought management mode

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District announced today that the pool elevation of Lake Texoma has dropped to 612 feet, entering the lake into Drought Level 2 of the District’s Drought Contingency Plan.

15 Oct 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces closure of all Regulatory Offices due to federal government shutdown

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tulsa District today announced it will close its Regulatory offices due to the absence of available federal funding. Regulatory offices will be unable to evaluate individual permit applications, pre-construction notifications (PCNs) for nationwide permit (NWP) or regional general permit authorizations, or requests for jurisdictional determinations until after current year funding is received and the offices reopen.

9 Oct 2013

Tulsa District boat ramps available during 2013 government shutdown

The shutdown of the federal government for lack of fiscal 2014 funding has caused the closure of Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds and day-use areas. Affected recreation areas will not reopen until after the shutdown lifts. Some USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks may remain open during the shutdown if visitor service requirements can be met, and the public’s safety can be assured. Some boat ramps within the Tulsa District are open.

4 Oct 2013

Government shutdown closes Tulsa District USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks

The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-operated campgrounds and day-use parks are closed due to the shutdown of the federal government for lack of fiscal 2014 funding. Affected recreation areas will not reopen until after the shutdown lifts.

2 Oct 2013

Tulsa District prepares for closure of corps- operated campgrounds and day-use parks

The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for the closure of all Corps-operated campgrounds and day-use parks beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, if the potential shutdown of the federal government goes into effect. Affected recreation areas would not reopen until after the shutdown ends.