16 Sep 2013

Change to public scoping webinar information for the Missouri River Recovery Management Plan and EIS

Omaha, Neb. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is hosting a scoping webinar on September 18th

6 Sep 2013

Corps continues drought conservation measures, Annual Operating Plan meetings announced

Omaha, Neb. — Drought conditions continue to impact a large portion of the upper Missouri River

8 Jul 2013

Corps to continue implementing drought conservation measures

Despite two consecutive months of higher-than-normal runoff, drought conditions persist across much of the Missouri River basin and mainstem reservoir levels remain below normal.

18 Jun 2013

Drought persists through wetter than normal May

Despite wetter-than-normal conditions across much of the Missouri River basin during May, drought persists across much of the region and mainstem reservoir levels remain below normal.

18 Dec 2012

Incoming cold weather prompts Corps to increase releases from Gavins Point dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Missouri River Basin Water Management Division plans to step up Gavins Point dam releases by 4,000 cubic feet per second this week in response to colder temperatures moving into the region. We will monitor the situation closely and make additional adjustments if necessary to maintain intakes along the lower river.

7 Dec 2012

Gavins Point releases begin scheduled decrease as navigation season closes

Gavins Point releases are currently being stepped down to minimum winter release levels as drought conditions persist throughout the Missouri River basin. Releases from Gavins Point will continue to be gradually reduced and will be targeted at the minimum level of 12,000 cfs this winter to conserve water in the reservoir system.