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  • Keystone Dam Safety Modification Study Public Open House Workshops & 30-day Comment Period

    30 Day comment period for Keystone Dam Safety Modification Study begins March 6, 2024 and runs through April 5, 2024 Public open house workshops will be held March 13 and 14 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the Keystone State Park Community Center 1926 S Highway 151 Sand Springs, OK 74063. This project would raise the height of the Keystone Dam to reduce the risk of overtopping during significant flooding events. This would require the raising of the dam embankments and Highway 151, and the reconstruction of the stilling basin below Keystone Dam.

  • Public Notice Red River Chloride 30 day comment period, public informational meeting

    The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers established a 30-day public comment period related to closure of the Red River Chloride Control Project in four Texas counties and will host two public meetings to provide an overview of the purpose and scope of the study. The USACE will host informational, open-house style meetings at the Red River Authority of Texas offices in Wichita Falls, Texas, Feb. 26 from 5-8 p.m. and at the Kingston High School cafeteria, Kingston, Oklahoma, Feb. 27 from 5-8 p.m.

  • NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPINIONFort Gibson WMA Shooting Range

    Public notice for proposed shooting range at Fort Gibson Wildlife Management Area Location: Fort Gibson WMA Shooting Range Existing Range Coordinates: 35°57'31.2"N 95°20'04.9"W Proposed New Range Coordinates: 36°04'30.8"N 95°23'02.5"W Purpose: To provide an opportunity for the public to comment, identify specific issues, and/or environmental impacts that can be addressed in the Draft Environmental Assessment for the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation (ODWC).

  • SWT-2023-365

    Expiration date: 11/17/2023

    Project Description: The application is for the discharge of dredged or fill material consisting of 50 cubic yards (cys) of clay and 12-inch to 18-inch rock riprap into the North Canadian River for the bank stabilization of approximately 1,250 linear feet (lf) of eroded riverbank where the left descending bank of the North Canadian River has migrated northeast.

    Public Notice Document

  • SWT-2023-00283

    Expiration date: 11/3/2023

    The application is to construct the American Heartland Theme Park, a commercial, recreational development to include site grading, roadways, buildings, parking, attractions, and utilities that would result in a placement and/or redistribution of dredge/fill material into Waters of the U.S.

    Public Notice

  • SWT-2018-247

    Expiration date: 10/14/2023

    Work authorized by the proposed GP would be limited to discharges of dredge or fill material into waters of the United States for activities required for the construction, expansion, modification, or improvement of bridge replacement projects (e.g., roads, highways, railways) in waters of the United States, including adjacent wetlands. Bridges authorized by this GP would be subject to the requirements of the enclosed GP 17.

    Public Notice

  • SWT-2022-00319

    Expiration date: 6/21/2023

    The application is to construct a roadway and fence in order to create an enclosure for an Asian Elephant exhibit at the Tulsa Zoo.

    Public Notice

  • Notice of Availability of the Beta Streamflow Duration Assessment Methods for the Northeast and Southeast

    Expiration date: 4/30/2024

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Baltimore, Buffalo, Charleston, Chicago, Detroit, Fort Worth, Galveston, Huntington, Jacksonville, Kansas City, Little Rock, Louisville, Memphis, Mobile, Nashville, New England, New Orleans, New York, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Savannah, St. Louis, Tulsa, Vicksburg, and Wilmington Districts, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 jointly announce the availability of the Beta Streamflow Duration Assessment Methods (SDAM) for the Northeast and Southeast (dated April 12, 2023). The methods are rapid assessment tools to help distinguish between ephemeral, intermittent, and perennial streamflow at the reach scale for the Northeast and Southeast SDAM Regions. The beta SDAMs may help provide technical guidance for identifying waters that may be subject to regulatory jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; however, these methods do not alter or change the definition of “Waters of the U.S.”

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  • SWT-2022-00597

    Expiration date: 3/22/2023

    The application is for the placement of dredged or fill material into the Illinois River. Phase 1 of the proposed project consists of a temporary work platform using gabion wall baskets and riprap. Phase 2 of the proposed project would install backfill rock riprap and retaining wall consisting of concrete using soldier pile wall along the Illinois River. Soldier piled walls are a form of embedded retaining wall that are used to retain the soil behind to allow the ground level in front of the wall to be lowered, the retained height can be increased with the use of propping or anchoring. A temporary buoy system would be used for public safety.

    Public Notice Document

  • SWT-2022-00232

    Expiration date: 3/5/2023

    The application is to construct a commercial development for use as a new showroom, retail center and warehouse facility. This would include the construction of a 43,500 square foot building, outside meeting facilities, a parking lot, and an on-site stormwater detention facility.

    Public Notice

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  • Enjoy America’s Waterways, Play It Safe and Return Home Alive

    TULSA — Before you head out for a day on or near the water, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) encourages you to make sure you have life jackets for everyone and that they please wear them.On average, 9 out of 10 people who drowned at a USACE lake or river project didn’t wear a life jacket. Life jackets save lives by keeping you afloat and

  • Corps monitoring reservoir levels as rain continues

    TULSA — The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to monitor the impact of the heavy rainfall over the past seven days on Corps-managed lakes and reservoirs. Here are the impacts to Corps lakes in the Tulsa District as of 8:00 am, May 13, 2015.Note: Forecasted elevations are tentative and subject to change based on future release

  • One-day closure of Lakeside Recreation Area at Lake Texoma planned for May 11

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District announced today that the Lakeside Recreation Area at Lake Texoma will temporarily close Monday, May 11 beginning at 6:00 a.m. and lasting up to eight hours for work to enhance the BNSF railroad crossing over Streetman Road.

  • Corps to provide update on Skiatook Lake operational changes at public meeting

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, will host a public meeting at 6:00 p.m., Monday, April 27th to provide citizens with an update on the operational changes that were made at Skiatook Lake in March. The meeting will be held in the Hospitality Suite of the Brooks Walton Activity Center, 1000 West 4th Street, in Skiatook.

  • Environmental Assessment - Waurika Lake Water-Intake Channel Maintenance Project - Dredging, Gate Extension & Gate Replacement

    TO INTERESTED PARTIES The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Planning and Environmental Center and the Tulsa District, in coordination with the Waurika Lake Master Conservancy District (WLMCD), have assessed the environmental impacts associated with the proposed maintenance dredging of the WLMCD water intake channel in Waurika Lake, Cotton, Stephens, and Jefferson Counties, Oklahoma. Proposed activities include pumping and storage of dredge material to a confined disposal facility on WLMCD property, replacement of lower gates on the WLMCD intake structure, and installation of an intake pipe extension and floating intake. These proposed alterations/modifications are operation and maintenance responsibilities of the non-Federal sponsor, the WLMCD, and will be implemented at no cost to the federal government.

  • Draft Environmental Assessment water transmission pipeline in Yukon, Oklahoma

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Regional Planning and Environmental Center, in coordination with the City of Yukon, Oklahoma, has assessed the environmental impacts associated with the proposed construction of 1.35 miles of 12” water transmission pipeline, a water storage tank facility, and the replacement of sanitary sewer lines within the City of Yukon, Canadian County, Oklahoma. The project purpose is to improve the existing City of Yukon water supply distribution system to meet current and future demand, and to replace aging infrastructure in a 40-year old residential development. This is a Water Resource Development Authority Section 219 (Environmental Infrastructure) Project, which was authorized in the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2001 in Section 108. The City of Yukon, Oklahoma is the local sponsor for this proposed project.

  • Corps reopens tornado-damaged Oklahoma campground

    TULSA, Okla. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oklahoma and Canton community representatives were joined by the Commander, Southwestern Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Tulsa District Commander to cut ribbon on the newly re-opened Canadian Campground “A” during a ribbon cutting ceremony at Canton Lake, March 25.Brig. Gen. David C. Hill,

  • Jellystone Draft Environmental Assessment and Commercial Marina

    A draft environmental assessment (EA) to assess impacts associated with the propsed action has been prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. It has been determined from the draft EA that this action will have no significant adverse impacts on the natural or human environment. A copy of the draft EA and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) is linked. By this letter we are requestin any comments you might have on the draft EA. In order to be considered, comments must be received no later than April 27, 2015. Contact information for submission of comments is as follows: Mr. Mike Zorba, Cardinal Engineering, LLC, 3700 West Robinson, Suite 200, Norman, OK 73072; e-mail: mike.zorba@cardinalengineers.com.

  • Corps announces plans for major improvements at Widow Moore Creek

    TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces plans to reclaim, enhance, and protect a 66-acre parcel of land on the east side of Widow Moore Creek beginning March 23. The Lake Texoma Project Office is executing plans to improve public lands through several measures which include, construction of four visitor parking

  • Broken Bow powerhouse offline; upstream flood gates to be temporarily used for water releases

    The Broken Bow powerhouse is offline for repair work. During this time, flood releases will be generated from the flood gates into the trout stream below.