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/.

In the interest of public safety, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District will close both lanes of the bridge over Kaw Dam, near Ponca City, Okla., at noon Nov. 7. Motorists should use U.S. Route 60 as a detour. The closure will not affect flood operations or affect recreation areas.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded its final contract of Fiscal Year 2025, a construction contract to replace and repair tainter gates at Webbers Falls Lock and Dam 16 in Webbers Falls, Okla., Sept. 30. The Tulsa District awarded the $28 million contract to McMillen Incorporated of Boise, Idaho. The contract calls for replacement of Gate 7 and repairs to Tainter Gate 8 and Tainter Gate 11.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded a construction contract to build a software integration lab at Tinker AFB, Okla., Sept. 30. The Tulsa District awarded the $337 million contract to B.L. Harbert International Limited Liability Corporation of Birmingham, Alabama.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded a construction contract for repairs to Building 6050 at Fort Sill, Okla., Sept. 30. Tulsa District awarded the $1.3 million contract to Tatitlek Universal Services, Incorporated of Anchorage, Alaska.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District awarded an architecture and engineering contract to Alliance WSP JV, Limited Liability Company of Alexandria, Va., Sept. 25.