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  1. From riverbed to supply chain: how accurate surveys benefit commerce and consumers

    SALLISAW, Okla. – Navigation is a key mission for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District. Below the surface of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, conditions constantly change. As water levels rise and fall, sediment shifts, and unseen hazards can quickly turn a safe passage down the river into a more dangerous journey.
    12/31/2025

  2. Kaw Lake recreation enhanced with new fitness trail

    KAW CITY, Okla. – Thanks to a partnership between the Tulsa District Corps of Engineers, Kaw Lake, Phillips 66 Ponca City Refinery and the City of Kaw City visitors to Kaw Lake have a new fitness trail.
    12/29/2025

  3. Tulsa District awards construction contract for Fort Gibson bridge replacement

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded a construction contract to replace the State Highway 251A bridge over Fort Gibson Dam near Fort Gibson, Okla., Dec. 15. Tulsa District awarded $63.8 million contract to Alberici Constructors, of St. Louis.
    12/15/2025

  4. Pine Creek Lake to hold timber sale

    TULSA, OK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, Pine Creek Lake Office is accepting bids for timber. The lake office is accepting bids from Dec. 15, 2025 until 10 a.m., Feb. 3, 2026
    12/15/2025

  5. One piece at a time: Tulsa District begins Tenkiller spillway bridge demolition

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District began demolition of the State Highway 100 bridge near Gore, Okla., Dec. 8. Crews from Kiewit, the contractor performing the work, used a combination of handheld equipment and heavy machinery to remove the first large section of guardrail from the the 72-year-old bridge, which spans the main spillway of Tenkiller Dam, Dec. 10. Demolition should be completed by late February or early March 2026. The entire project is expected to last from two to two and a half years.
    12/12/2025

  6. Fort Gibson Lake staff completes installation of new buoy line below dam

    FORT GIBSON, Okla. — Fort Gibson Lake staff completed the installation of a new buoy line below Fort Gibson Dam Dec. 8 - 11. The buoys help create a safer environment for visitors by identifying restricted areas and guiding boaters away from hazards that can occur during water releases.
    12/12/2025

  7. Skiatook Lake staff hosts 9th annual youth hunt

    SKIATOOK, Okla. – Hunters joined staff and volunteers from the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Skiatook Lake, for their 9th annual youth deer hunt, Dec. 5-7. Four hunters participated in the event, harvesting four deer.
    12/10/2025

  8. Copan Lake Staff hosts 11th annual non-ambulatory hunt

    COPAN, Okla. —Copan Lake staff and volunteers wrapped up the 11th annual non-ambulatory hunt this past weekend. The hunt drew five hunters who harvested nine deer during the three-day event.
    12/10/2025

  9. Keystone and Heyburn Lake staff host annual youth deer hunt

    TULSA, Okla. – Hunters joined staff and volunteers from the Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Keystone and Heyburn Lakes, for their annual youth deer hunt, Dec. 5-7. Ten hunters participated in the event, harvesting 15 deer. These controlled hunts are an important part of USACE environmental stewardship mission, helping maintain a healthy and balanced deer population around the lake.
    12/9/2025

  10. From dam safety to disaster response: Tulsa District’s projects protect communities across the United States

    TULSA, Okla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District managed a variety of projects throughout fiscal year 2025, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing missions within the district and beyond.
    12/3/2025
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Public Notice 2025 Draft Skiatook Lake Master Plan and Environmental Assessment Skiatook Lake, Verdigris River Basin Osage County, Oklahoma

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District
Published Dec. 3, 2025
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DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY 
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, TULSA DISTRICT 
2488 EAST 81ST STREET 
TULSA, OKLAHOMA 74137-4290 


December 3, 2025 

Public Notice 
2025 Draft Skiatook Lake Master Plan and Environmental Assessment Skiatook Lake, Verdigris River Basin 
Osage County, Oklahoma

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tulsa District, hereby informs the public that the 2025 Draft Skiatook Lake Master Plan (MP), Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI), and Environmental Assessment (EA) are available for public review and will be available online December 17, 2025. The website provided in this notice includes a presentation describing the MP and proposed changes to the Skiatook Lake Master Plan, inform the public on how to submit comments, and provide the ability to download the Draft Skiatook Lake MP. The 45-day public comment period will begin on December 17, 2025, and end on January 30, 2025. The draft Skiatook Lake MP, FONSI, EA, and comment instructions, will be available for download starting on December 17, 2025, at the following Tulsa District website: 

www.swt.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Master-Plans/ 

The master plan is a vital tool produced and used by the USACE to guide the responsible stewardship of the USACE administered lands and resources for present and future generations.  The master plan provides direction for appropriate management, use, development, enhancement, protection, and conservation of the natural, cultural, and manmade resources at Skiatook Lake. The master plan presents an inventory and analysis of land resources, resource management objectives, land use classifications, a resource use plan for each land use classification, current and projected park facility needs, an analysis of existing and anticipated resource use, and anticipated influences on overall project operation and management. The most recent Master Plan for Skiatook Lake was last approved in 1976. 

Comments, suggestions, and questions can be submitted in writing and can be given to the USACE staff at the Skiatook Lake Project Office, or mailed to: USACE, Lake Manager, 14004 Lake Road, Skiatook, OK 74070. Comments can also be submitted via email to: CESWT-OD-NS@usace.army.mil.


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