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Tulsa District hosted a special emphasis program for Black History month, Feb. 25.
The program's theme was 'Honoring the past - securing the future'.
The program emphasized the success of Tulsa's "Black Wall Street" and covered the "Tulsa Race Massacre" of May 31, 1921.
2/26/2021
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Lisa Samilton, electronics engineer, Tulsa District, USACE and the Black Employees' Program Committee Chair oversaw and helped execute a virtual special emphasis program for the Tulsa District's 2021 Black History Day celebration. Her team compiled historical information and provided daily educational updates throughout the month of February to educate the district about little-known historical facts and the accomplishments of Black Americans.
2/26/2021
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Alan Williams is the Executive Assistant to the Commander, Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As the EA, Alan coordinates schedules and appointments and ensures the commander remains on track to accomplish his vision for the Tulsa District. Alan also serves in the 138th Fighter Wing, as a Religious Affairs Airmen in the Oklahoma Air National Guard.
Alan grew up in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and is a graduate of Broken Arrow High School.
2/3/2021
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Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is nearing completion of a multiyear contract at Denison Dam Powerhouse on Lake Texoma to rehab the two original turbines that were installed in the 1940s.
2/1/2021
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After move than 75 years, turbine number two at Lake Texoma's Denison Dam has been retired and put into place below the dam where it will be on display to educate the public on the workings of a hydropower plant. The new turbine, in the background, will need less energy to produce the same amount of energy.
2/1/2021
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After move than 75 years, turbine number two at Lake Texoma's Denison Dam has been retired and put into place below the dam where it will be on display to educate the public on the workings of a hydropower plant.
2/1/2021
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After move than 75 years, turbine number two at Lake Texoma's Denison Dam has been retired and put into place below the dam where it will be on display to educate the public on the workings of a hydropower plant. The new turbine, in the background, will need less energy to produce the same amount of energy.
2/1/2021
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37 representatives from 15 districts and seven USACE divisions collaborated virtually during an Innovations Team workshop
The teams are working on twelve pilot programs
Innovations Teams work to streamline processes to improve business practices
1/14/2021
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Tulsa District held led a multi-district workshop for innovations teams throughout the Corps of Engineers, Jan. 12-14. Teams from 15 districts and seven USACE divisions collaborated virtually to work on ways to improve business processes.
1/14/2021
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Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander Col. Scott Preston and Chief of Engineering and Construction Division, Kathryn White met with employees and contractors on many of Tulsa District’s military construction projects at military bases within the district during the week of Dec. 14.
12/30/2020
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Tulsa District Commander, Col. Scott Preston and Chief of Engineering and Construction Kathyn White inspect materials at a construction project during a recent trip to Altus Airforce Base.
12/30/2020
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Col. David Vanderbur, 97th Mission Support Group Commander, Construction Manager / Quality Assurance Rep Bruce White, Lieutenant Colonel Steven Thomas, 97th Civil Engineer Squadron Commander and Tulsa District Commander Scott Preston discuss progress on a project at Altus Airforce Base during a recent visit.
12/30/2020
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Engineering Technician Joseph Mercano gives information regarding a project to Area Engineer RIck West and Tulsa District Commander Col. Scott Preston during a recent visit to Fort Sill.
12/30/2020
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A quick video glimpse at some of the missions performed by the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
12/15/2020
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In this time-lapse video, our engineers and expert technicians at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District Keystone Powerhouse recently removed a 179 ton rotor from one of the units to perform needed repairs.
Tulsa District operates eight hydropower facilities in the region. These plants benefit approximately 2 million end users throughout Oklahoma, Texas, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas and Louisiana.
12/15/2020
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District is responsible for monitoring the Interior Least Tern populations on the Arkansas, Canadian and Red Rivers within the district’s boundaries.
The district conducts these surveys to ensure compliance with the Biological Opinion they have with US Fish and Wildlife Service pertaining to their reservoir operations and the effect it may have on this endangered species.
12/14/2020
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The 30 day comment period for the Lake Texoma Shoreline Management Plan revision begins Dec. 2 and runs to Jan. 2.
Documents related to the revision are available at https://www.swt.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Shoreline-Management-Plans/.
12/1/2020
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Tulsa District and RPEC of USACE have determined that a proposed shoreline management plan revision for Lake Texoma will have no significant impact to natural resources or habitats
The final draft of the shoreline management plan for Lake Texoma will be completed no later than January 2, 2021.
The direct link to the FONSI letter is available at the USACE Headquarters Library at https://usace.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16021coll7/id/16497
11/30/2020
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District is responsible for monitoring the Interior Least Tern populations on the Arkansas, Canadian and Red Rivers within the District’s boundaries.
The District conducts these surveys to ensure compliance with the Biological Opinion they have with US Fish and Wildlife Service pertaining to their reservoir operations and the effect it may have on this endangered species.
11/30/2020
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An adult Interior Least Tern prepares to land near its nest on a sand bar in the Arkansas River Aug. 6, 2020. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District is responsible for monitoring the Interior Least Tern populations on the Arkansas, Canadian and Red Rivers within their District. The district conducts surveys to ensure compliance with the Biological Opinion they have with US Fish and Wildlife Service pertaining to their reservoir operations and the effect it may have on this endangered species. (U.S. Army photo by Preston L. Chasteen)
11/30/2020
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A flock of Interior Least Terns fly from the shoreline on the Arkansas River Aug. 6, 2020. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District is responsible for monitoring the Interior Least Tern populations on the Arkansas, Canadian and Red Rivers within their District. The district conducts surveys to ensure compliance with the Biological Opinion they have with US Fish and Wildlife Service pertaining to their reservoir operations and the effect it may have on this endangered species. (U.S. Army photo by Preston L. Chasteen)
11/30/2020
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District is responsible for monitoring the Interior Least Tern populations on the Arkansas, Canadian and Red Rivers within the district’s boundaries.
The district conducts these surveys to ensure compliance with the Biological Opinion they have with US Fish and Wildlife Service pertaining to their reservoir operations and the effect it may have on this endangered species.
11/30/2020
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Staff from Tulsa District’s Pine Creek Lake Office held their annual youth deer hunt at Pine Creek Cove recreation area in partnership with Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Nov 13-15.
11/19/2020
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Corrected Briefing related to a public notice from Operations Division, Tulsa District, USACE.
11/17/2020
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Information included in the below public notice, which was published Aug 28, included a presentation with incorrect information. The information is in the summary of the article. The video of the presentation was updated and provides corrected information. The public notice remains the same.
11/17/2020
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Chief of Engineering and Construction for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Dr. Christine Altendorf visited the KC46-A project complex at Tinker Air Force Base Nov. 2.
11/5/2020
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Ellie is a border collie at Robert S. Kerr Lock and Dam 15. She keeps birds away from the structure. Birds poop all over the structure causing corrosion and putting the health of humans in danger. Ellie saves thousands in labor costs associated with cleaning the bird feces off the structure.
9/4/2020
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Kim Sorrels spent four years as an advanced math teacher at Broken Arrow High School in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and at Meridian Technology Center in Stillwater before coming to work for the Tulsa District. The structural engineer is part of the front-line effort to assess facilities identified by the State of Oklahoma under a mission assignment from FEMA.
4/3/2020
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The stream below Tenkiller Dam in Okla. is home to a popular trout fishery; however, during the 2011 drought, low dissolved oxygen levels, and high water temperatures resulted in a fish kill of both trout and other types of fish.
As a result of a multi-agency effort, a two-part mechanical solution was developed to prevent further fish kills below the dam.
6/26/2013