28 Jul 2011

Corps updates blue-green algae information

TULSA – A blue-green algae warning has been issued for the Porum Landing area of Eufaula Lake. Swimming, water skiing, and water contact is prohibited in this area and the Porum Landing swim beach has been closed until further notice. A blue-green algae warning has been issued for the Porum Landing area of Eufaula Lake. Swimming, water skiing, and

27 Jul 2011

Shoreline use permit moratorium only applies to new permits

TULSA – The shoreline use permit moratorium in effect at Eufaula Lake only applies to review and approval of new permit applications. The shoreline use permit moratorium in effect at Eufaula Lake only applies to review and approval of new permit applications.The lake manager can still permit the replacement of an existing dock.There are numerous

21 Jul 2011

Deadline to submit Eufaula Lake development plans approachin

TULSA – The deadline to submit development plans as part of the Eufaula Lake Environmental Impact Statement is quickly approaching. The deadline to submit development plans as part of the Eufaula Lake Environmental Impact Statement is quickly approaching.All proposals must be received by August 2, 2011 to be considered as part of the EIS. The Corps

9 Jul 2011

Blue-green algae blooms in Keystone Lake

TULSA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District is reporting that two major outbreaks of algae blooms have now occurred at Keystone Lake near Mannford and near Cleveland. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District is reporting that two major outbreaks of algae blooms have now occurred at Keystone Lake near Mannford and near

8 Jul 2011

Blue-green algae upd

TULSA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District has received reports of algae blooms on two Corps’ lakes.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District has received reports of algae blooms on two Corps’ lakes.Test results have determined that the reported algae bloom in the Chouteau Bend area of Fort Gibson Lake was not blue-green algae.

27 Jun 2011

Life jacket or toe tag? It’s your choice

TULSA – If you are planning to visit a lake during the upcoming Independence Day weekend, you must ask yourself, "Do I want to wear a life jacket or a toe tag?" Ultimately, only you can decideIf you are planning to visit a lake during the upcoming Independence Day weekend, you must ask yourself, "Do I want to wear a life jacket or a toe tag?"

14 Jun 2011

Lower than normal lake levels hazard for boaters at Fort Gibson

TULSA - Boaters are reminded to use caution while boating on Fort Gibson Lake due to lower than normal lake levels.Currently the lake level is about one foot below normal and will be kept at that level for the next one to two years. The lowering of the lake levels is necessary to allow contractor’s to continue work on the tainter (flood) gates at

10 Jun 2011

Canton Lake to reopen to boating traffic

TULSA — Effective immediately, Canton Lake is reopened for boat traffic, but not all ramps at the lake are open because of the low lake level and the closure of Canadian Campground. — Effective immediately, Canton Lake is reopened for boat traffic, but not all ramps at the lake are open because of the low lake level and the closure of Canadian

8 Jun 2011

Tall Chief Cove swim beach at Skiatook Lake to close

TULSA – The swim beach at Tall Chief Cove on Skiatook Lake will close June 15 due to low lake levels brought on by the continuing drought. The swim beach at Tall Chief Cove on Skiatook Lake will close June 15 due to low lake levels brought on by the continuing drought.Skiatook Lake is nearly 6 feet below its normal pool elevation and the lake level

7 Jun 2011

All Corps of Engineer parks and boat ramps open at Tenkiller Lake

TULSA – Despite rumors, all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks and boat ramps at Tenkiller Lake are open and available for use and for reservation by calling the Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777 or visiting www.recreation.gov. Despite rumors, all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks and boat ramps at Tenkiller Lake are open and available for use