Tulsa District News (From DVIDS)

  1. Collaborative conservation efforts and the future of a vulnerable beetle

    TULSA, Okla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has long been committed to environmental stewardship. Tulsa District USACE does this through habitat management and surveys of the American Burying Beetle.
    9/6/2024
  2. Kaw Lake Levels Below Normal, Boaters Urged to Exercise Caution

    TULSA, Okla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District Kaw Lake office has initiated full or partial closures of multiple boat ramps on Kaw Lake.
    8/30/2024
  3. Harnessing clean energy: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers -Southwestern Power Administration partnership in power production

    TULSA, Okla. — As demand for electricity peaks with soaring temperatures Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ hydropower mission plays a pivotal role in meeting power demands for millions across multiple states.
    8/21/2024
  4. Tulsa District awards $1.7 million construction contract to Oklahoma company

    The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a contract to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., of Edmond, Aug. 14, to perform construction by repair to a water tank at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant, Oklahoma.
    8/16/2024
  5. From Playgrounds to Pollinators: The Impact of a Growing Partnership at Kaw Lake

    TULSA, Okla. — What began as one project idea in 2016 has now become a vital partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District Kaw Lake project, the Phillips 66 Ponca City organization and Kaw City.
    8/12/2024
  6. Kaw Lake Volunteers are U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 2023 Volunteers of the Year

    TULSA, Okla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has named Tim and Pam Harrison the Volunteers of the Year for 2023. The pair, the first volunteers from Tulsa District to win the national award, received the honor from Tulsa District Commander Col. Timothy Hudson.
    8/7/2024
  7. USACE extends comment period for Canton, Kaw, and Skiatook Lakes Master Plan revision

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District extended the comment period for the Canton, Kaw, and Skiatook Lakes Master Plan revision. . Due to a server error with the Tulsa District website, information posted there about the Master Plan update for each of these lakes was temporarily unavailable.
    7/30/2024
  8. Enhancing Flood Preparedness: Multi-Agency Tabletop Exercise at Broken Bow Lake

    TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Emergency Management team recently held a tabletop exercise to simulate a flood event for the Broken Bow Lake project in southeastern Oklahoma.
    7/29/2024
  9. Enhancing Hydroelectric Power at Keystone Lake

    TULSA, Okla. — Hydroelectric power remains a cornerstone of renewable energy production worldwide, leveraging the natural force of water to generate electricity. One key aspect of maintaining efficiency in hydroelectric units is the periodic replacement and upgrading of critical components, such as the stator cores.
    7/19/2024
  10. Open House Set for July 24 for public review of Kaw Lake Master Plan Revision

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Tulsa District will host an Open House July 24 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Kaw Community Building at 300 Morgan Square North, Kaw City, Oklahoma, 74641 to present information to the public about the revision of the current Kaw Lake Master Plan.
    7/18/2024
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Lake Texoma announces winter campground operations

Published Aug. 27, 2014
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District announces winter campground operations for Lake Texoma to take effect October 1, 2014. These seasonal closures align with the Corps of Engineers’ efforts to manage recreation resources efficiently while minimizing negative impacts to visitors.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District announces winter campground operations for Lake Texoma to take effect October 1, 2014. These seasonal closures align with the Corps of Engineers’ efforts to manage recreation resources efficiently while minimizing negative impacts to visitors.

TULSA, Okla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District announces winter campground operations for Lake Texoma to take effect October 1, 2014.

These seasonal closures align with the Corps of Engineers’ efforts to manage recreation resources efficiently while minimizing negative impacts to visitors. 

Designated campsites will provide electrical service and a potable water source centrally located at the campground.  Winter camping rate is $12.00 per night, and half price for Golden Age, Access, and America the Beautiful cardholders. Campers pay camping fees at self-deposit fee stations at or near the entrance of each designated park. Campsites will be available on a first-come first-served basis. 

A change to this year’s winter camping operations is the seasonal closure of Buncombe Creek and Damsite campgrounds. There will also be a reduction in the number of campsites available for winter camping in Caney Creek, Platter Flats, and Johnson Creek campgrounds. While the impacts of these changes to camping areas and campsite availability will be felt by the public, there are several camping alternatives at other Corps recreation areas located near these affected campgrounds..

Designated camping will be available in the following public use areas and at the sites specified:

Caney Creek Public Use Area:

·       Winter Site Closures :

·       Site Closures: Oct. 1 - B1–B10

·       Site Closures: Dec. 1 - A1–A31

·       Sites A32–A42 open throughout the winter period

Juniper West:

·       Winter Site Closures:

·       Site Closures: Oct. 1 – F1-F3

·       Sites D1-D13 open throughout the winter period

East Burns Run:

·       Winter Site Closures:

·       Site Closures: 26-52

·       Sites 1-25 open throughout the winter period

Platter Flats:

·       Winter Site Closures:

·       Site Closures: Oct. 1 - B16-B17, B19-B23

·       Site Closures:  Dec. 1 - A9-A40,

·       Sites B1-B15, B18, B24-B26, A1-A7 & A49-A53 open throughout the winter period

Johnson Creek:

·       Winter Site Closures:

·       Site Closures: Nov. 1 - 1-34

·       Site Closures: Dec. 1 - 35-40

·       Sites 41-55 open throughout the winter period

Buncombe Creek:

·       Park Closed: Oct. 1, 2014 – March 30,  2015

Damsite Texas

·       Park Closed: Oct 1 , 2014 - March 30,  2015

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