NORTHWESTERN DIVISION

October runoff in the upper Missouri River Basin is second highest on record; Draft AOP public comment period closes Nov. 15

Omaha, Neb. — October runoff into the Missouri River basin above Sioux City, Iowa, was 2.8 million [Read More]
Published: Nov-08-13

Missouri River Water Management to host Annual Operating Plan conference call

For immediate release:Omaha, Neb. — The Missouri River Basin Water Management office will host a [Read More]
Published: Oct-23-13

Corps continues drought conservation measures Draft Annual Operating Plan available for comment

Omaha, Neb. — Despite two months of higher than normal precipitation in portions of the upper [Read More]
Published: Oct-08-13

Annual Operating Plan meetings cancelled

Omaha, Neb. —The Missouri River Basin Water Management office is providing notice that the five [Read More]
Published: Oct-04-13

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 [Read More]
Published: Sep-16-13

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 [Read More]
Published: Sep-06-13

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. [Read More]
Published: Jul-08-13

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. [Read More]
Published: Jun-18-13

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. [Read More]
Published: Dec-18-12

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. [Read More]
Published: Dec-07-12