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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

COPAN, Okla. —Copan Lake staff hosted their biannual youth fishing event Saturday, Nov. 30, at Prairie Pond. The pond, located across from the Copan Lake office, is routinely stocked with trout to support public fishing opportunities.

Tulsa District will publish the draft Canton Lake Master Plan revision at https://www.swt.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Master-Plans/, December 17, 2025. The 45-day public comment period will begin December 17, 2025 and end January 30, 2026. Documents posted online for public review will include the 2025 draft Master Plan and Environmental Assessment for Canton Lake, 2025 proposed draft land classification map, comment form, and a downloadable presentation.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, will release the draft Kaw Lake Master Plan and Environmental Assessment for public comment, December 17, 2025. The draft master plan and related documents will be available online for download, December 17, 2025. The 45-day public comment period begins December 17, 2025 and ends January 30, 2026. The public is invited to provide written comments.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District will release online the Draft Skiatook Lake Master Plan and Environmental Assessment for public comment. Documents will be available online for download starting December 17, 2025, followed by a 45-day comment period to receive written comments. The 45-day public comment period begins December 17, 2025 and ends January 30, 2026. The meeting will be an open house format for the public to view the proposed draft land use maps, ask questions, and provide comments about the project. If unable to attend the in-person meeting, documents will be available for comment at https://www.swt.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Master-Plans/.