9 Oct 2013

Tulsa District boat ramps available during 2013 government shutdown

The shutdown of the federal government for lack of fiscal 2014 funding has caused the closure of Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds and day-use areas. Affected recreation areas will not reopen until after the shutdown lifts. Some USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks may remain open during the shutdown if visitor service requirements can be met, and the public’s safety can be assured. Some boat ramps within the Tulsa District are open.

4 Oct 2013

Government shutdown closes Tulsa District USACE-operated campgrounds and day-use parks

The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-operated campgrounds and day-use parks are closed due to the shutdown of the federal government for lack of fiscal 2014 funding. Affected recreation areas will not reopen until after the shutdown lifts.

2 Oct 2013

Tulsa District prepares for closure of corps- operated campgrounds and day-use parks

The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for the closure of all Corps-operated campgrounds and day-use parks beginning Tuesday, Oct. 1, if the potential shutdown of the federal government goes into effect. Affected recreation areas would not reopen until after the shutdown ends.

24 Sep 2013

Tulsa District Water Control Data System page temporarily unavailable

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District Water Control Data System page is currently unavailable due to a server upgrade. The Corps is working to complete the upgrade as quickly as possible, but the page could be unavailable until the end of October.

30 Aug 2013

Newt-Graham Lock and Dam18 Open for Traffic

Newt-Graham Lock and Dam 18 on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System has returned to full operation following a number of repairs to the down-stream gates.

28 Jun 2013

Corps returns to 24/7 lock operations on McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District will return the operation of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System to 24 hours a day, 7 days per week beginning July 1. Since October 2012, lock maintenance closures have been conducted for four hours daily at the Webbers Fall, Chouteau and Newt Graham lock and dams during which time no vessels have been locked.

17 Jun 2013

Record of Decision issued for Eufaula Environmental Impact Statement; Shoreline Management permit moratorium to expire June 17

A Record of Decision has been issued by the Southwestern Division Commander, Brig. Gen. Thomas Kula, for the Eufaula Lake Environmental Impact Statement.

17 Jun 2013

Corps of Engineers to host Tenkiller trout enhancement project ceremony

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District and partner agencies will mark the completion of an interim solution for the Tenkiller Downstream Trout Fishery Enhancement project with a ceremony at the Tenkiller Power House site at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 19.

5 Jun 2013

Pine Creek dam information briefing scheduled

Col. Michael Teague, Commander, Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will present an update on Pine Creek Dam on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at the Valliant Community Center, beginning at 6:00 p.m. The center is located at 311 Johnston Street, Valliant, Okla.

21 May 2013

Kansas lakes prepare for Memorial Day weekend

Campgrounds and boat ramps at the eight U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District lakes in Kansas are open for the Memorial Day weekend, with a few exceptions.