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News Release Archive

13 Jan 2022
Canyon Lake to Temporarily Close Outlet Works
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake will temporarily close the floodgates on Tuesday, January 25 to perform annual inspection of the flood control tower.
7 Jan 2022
USACE Officials Announce River Road Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Update
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials with the Fort Worth District announce today the release of the Final Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (IFR-EA) and signed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the River Road Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study in San Antonio, Texas.
16 Dec 2021
Canyon Lake to Temporarily Close Stilling Basin Parking and Guadalupe Trails
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake will temporarily close the Guadalupe Trail and the Stilling Basin Parking lots beginning today due to maintenance work.
30 Nov 2021
Sam Rayburn Lake Office Announces Recreation Area Winter Maintenance
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials today at Sam Rayburn Reservoir announce over the next few winter months work will be accomplished repairing and rebuilding infrastructure to select USACE boat ramps and park entrances.
23 Nov 2021
Phase 1 Fuel Mitigation Project at Stillhouse Hollow Lake
Working in conjunction with Texas A&M Forest Service and Harker Heights Fire Department, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Hollow Lake will be conducting brush pile burn operations in the Broken Arrow subdivision area of Harker Heights on USACE property.
21 Oct 2021
Chalk Ridge Falls Park to Re-open
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Stillhouse Hollow Lake announced today plans to re-open Chalk Ridge Falls Park on Friday October 22.
8 Oct 2021
USACE temporarily closes Canyon Lake’s Overlook Park for maintenance
Canyon Lake, Texas - Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake
23 Sep 2021
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 25
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 25.
21 Sep 2021
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers performing sluice gate inspections at Whitney Lake Dam
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District has initiated a project to inspect the 16 sluice gates at Whitney Dam.
2 Sep 2021
Corps of Engineers urges water safety during Labor Day weekend
Labor Day weekend is one of the busiest weekends of the year at the region’s lakes and rivers.
27 Aug 2021
Joe Pool Lake Access to Dam Road Still Closed
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District officials at Joe Pool Lake have temporarily closed the dam access road for embankment repair work; a reminder to all citizens, access is prohibited.
23 Aug 2021
Chalk Ridge Falls Park to temporarily close due to possible presence of cyanobacteria
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Stillhouse Hollow Lake will temporarily close Chalk Ridge Falls Park following a dog that developed respiratory problems on August 21.
2 Aug 2021
Canyon Lake to Temporarily Close Dam Service Road
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Canyon Lake will temporarily close the dam service road for embankment vegetation control beginning on August 11.
30 Jul 2021
USACE Announces Updated Mask Guidance for all DoD Installations and Other Facilities
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District continues to take measures to assist public health efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 and protect USACE employees and visitors.
28 Jul 2021
USACE Staff at Sam Rayburn Reservoir Working to Open Recreation Areas
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District staff is working seven days a week to address the damages and make repairs. Facilities around the lake become submerged at various elevations, allowing some facilities to be repaired sooner while others are still underwater or saturated.
28 Jul 2021
USACE announces a draft SEA for Wynnewood Park/Tribute Marina at Lewisville Lake
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announce availability of a draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment, draft Finding of No Significant Impact and 30-day comment period for the Wynnewood Park/Tribute Marina at Lewisville Lake.
19 Jul 2021
USACE temporarily closes Canyon Lake’s Overlook Park for maintenance
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake announced today that Overlook Park will be closed on Wednesday, July 21, for maintenance.
14 Jun 2021
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announce release of a draft programmatic agreement regarding the Dallas Floodway Extension Project
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District officials announce release of a draft programmatic agreement among the USACE, City of Dallas and the Texas State Historic Preservation Officer regarding the Dallas Floodway Extension Project. USACE is soliciting comments from all parties having an interest in the undertaking’s potential effect(s) on historic properties. Comments supporting, opposing, or identifying concerns with the documentation provided will be considered by the USACE. Draft agreement may be viewed under Related Project Information at https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/Missions/WaterSustainment/Dallas-Floodway-Extension/.
7 Jun 2021
Construction forces temporary closure of main road inside LLELA
Construction inside Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area (LLELA) is leading to the temporary closure of the main road, just east of the Visitor’s Center, from Monday, June 7 to Friday, July 2.
7 Jun 2021
Colonel Jonathan S. Stover assumes command of Fort Worth District
Col. Jonathan S. Stover will assume command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, during a 1 p.m. Change of Command ceremony June 9 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
7 Jun 2021
2022 President’s Fiscal Year Budget submitted to Congress
The Biden-Harris Administration submitted to Congress the President’s Budget for fiscal year 2022, May 28, 2021. Included in the proposed budget is the Army Civil Works FY 2022 Budget. For the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program, the Budget would provide $6.8 billion in gross discretionary funding, including $5 billion from the General Fund of the Treasury, $52 million from the Inland Waterways Trust Fund, $1.6 billion — the highest amount ever requested — from the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund, and an estimated $47 million from Special Recreation User Fees.
2 Jun 2021
Sam Rayburn Reservoir releasing floodwater through flood gates and power generation 24 hour a day
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District Officials, in keeping with their flood risk reduction charter, continue to monitor and manage recent flooding at Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Texas.
28 May 2021
Flood operations result in 24 hour a day power generation at Sam Rayburn Reservoir
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District Officials, in keeping with their flood risk reduction charter, continues to monitor and manage recent flooding at Sam Rayburn Reservoir in Texas.
25 May 2021
Flood operations impact recreation opportunities at Sam Rayburn past July 4
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District Officials, in keeping with its flood risk reduction charter, announce today additional closings to recreation facilities impacted by recent flood operations at Sam Rayburn Reservoir.
23 May 2021
Sam Rayburn Reservoir to begin surcharge operations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District Officials, in keeping with its flood risk reduction charter, announce today that beginning on May 24 surcharge operations at Sam Rayburn Reservoir will begin. Sam Rayburn continues to receive floodwater runoff from recent storms and is currently operating in the surcharge pool with an elevation of 173.26 feet as of 1:30 p.m. Normal pool elevation is 164.40 feet and top of flood pool is 173 feet. Area above 173 feet is operating into the surcharge pool with top of labyrinth spillway at 176 feet.
23 May 2021
USACE and City of Texarkana announce Wright Patman Lake Ultimate Rule Curve review process
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and City of Texarkana, Texas Officials announced today the initiation of the Wright Patman Lake Ultimate Rule Curve (URC) National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review process.
19 May 2021
Flood operations impacts USACE recreation opportunities
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, in keeping with its flood risk reduction charter, continues to monitor and manage recreation facilities impacted by recent flooding in Texas.
17 May 2021
Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Town Bluff Dam continue flood operations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, in keeping with its flood risk reduction charter, continues to monitor and manage recent flooding at Sam Rayburn Reservoir and B.A. Steinhagen Lake/Town Bluff Dam in Texas. Water releases from Town Bluff Dam were increased due to inflow in the Neches River Basin above the reservoir and weather conditions in the area. Currently, releases out of Town Bluff are approaching 40,000 cubic feet per second. The Fort Worth District has notified impacted emergency managers of these circumstances and the potential for downstream flooding.
17 May 2021
USACE announces additional comment period for San Pedro Creek Project
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials announced today another comment period under section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act for the San Pedro Creek Project, part of the San Antonio Channel Improvement Project.
12 May 2021
Army Corps of Engineers and Texas Parks and Wildlife Deploy Fisheries Habitat Structures at Lewisville Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District’s Lewisville and Grapevine Lake staffs partnered with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Inland Fisheries Division May 5 to deploy fisheries habitat structures at Lewisville Lake.
4 May 2021
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials stress safety procedures during dredging operations at O.C. Fisher Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is currently conducting dredging operations at O.C. Fisher Lake.
4 May 2021
Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season
Warmer weather is almost here and that means millions of Americans will be planning visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers. As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in and around the water.
27 Apr 2021
Temporary closure of Chalk Ridge Falls Park at Stillhouse Hollow Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Stillhouse Hollow Lake announce the temporary closing of Chalk Ridge Falls Park, from April 30 to May 14, to perform a periodic inspection of the Dam and associated structures.
16 Apr 2021
Closure of Uncle Gus’ Marina, Whitney Lake, Texas
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Whitney Lake advises the public of the pending closure of Uncle Gus’ Marina at Whitney Lake.
7 Apr 2021
USACE implementing changes to day use fee collection operations at Granger & Georgetown Lakes
Changes will be implemented at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District parks on Granger Lake and Georgetown Lake immediately.
6 Apr 2021
USACE announces temporary closures at Canyon Lake for maintenance work
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake will temporarily close the Guadalupe Trail and the Stilling Basin Parking lots Friday, April 9 through Sunday, April 11 due to maintenance work.
30 Mar 2021
USACE to lease Canyon Park to local recreational organization
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake announced today the lease of Canyon Park to the Water Oriented Recreation District of Comal County.
24 Mar 2021
USACE temporarily closes Canyon Lake’s Overlook Park for maintenance
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake announced today that Overlook Park will be closed on Monday, March 29, for maintenance.
15 Mar 2021
Somerville Lake’s Embankment Road to remain closed
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced today that at the request of the City of Brenham, the embankment road located between Lake Somerville Marina & Campground and Welch Park will remain closed until June 2021.
8 Mar 2021
USACE officials caution pet owners about recreation at Belton Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Belton Lake have recently learned about reports that dogs have died after being on USACE property in Morgan’s Point. Local USACE personnel conducted a site visit to visually assess the water and adjacent shoreline. The lake water appeared normal with no visual indication of a harmful algae bloom and nothing unusual was observed on the adjacent shoreline and land.
5 Mar 2021
Additional Operational Changes for Somerville Lake’s Yegua Creek and Rocky Creek Parks
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announce today additional park operational changes beginning October 1 at both Rocky Creek Park and Yegua Creek Park at Somerville Lake.
3 Mar 2021
Fort Worth District Continues Federal Mask & Social Distancing Policy at All Corps Facilities
The Fort Worth District along with all the rest of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continue our efforts to ensure the life safety, health, and well-being of visitors to our district facilities, our personnel, and the communities we serve during the COVID-19 Global Pandemic.
2 Mar 2021
USACE temporarily closes Canyon Lake’s dam service road to complete upcoming maintenance
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District’s Canyon Lake will close the dam service road for herbicide application on March 9 from 7 a.m. to sunset.
1 Mar 2021
Corps to host online public review of the Benbrook Lake Master Plan revision
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will be hosting an online involvement video presentation to provide information and receive public input toward the draft revision of the Master Plan for Benbrook Lake.
26 Feb 2021
Proctor Lake Ranger receives Water Safety Award
A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, park ranger was recently selected as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division Water Safety employee of the year under the 2020 National Water Safety Program.
25 Feb 2021
USACE implementing changes to park operations at Belton and Stillhouse Hollow Lakes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announce today the following operational changes will be implemented at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers parks on Belton Lake and Stillhouse Hollow Lake, effective March 1.
19 Feb 2021
Army Corps of Engineers requires face masks at all recreation projects
As we work to slow the spread of COVID-19, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds all visitors, volunteers and employees that a face mask is required in all USACE buildings and facilities. Masks must also be worn outdoors on USACE-managed lands and recreation areas if physical distancing cannot be met, such as when hiking on trails or visiting sites that may be popular or crowded.
18 Feb 2021
Operational Changes for Day Use Activities at Somerville Lake’s Yegua Creek and Rocky Creek Parks
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announce park operational changes beginning March 1 at both Rocky Creek Park and Yegua Creek Park at Somerville Lake.
12 Feb 2021
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials to host a virtual public involvement presentation for the release of the draft Stillhouse Hollow Lake Master Plan Revision
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District officials will host a virtual public involvement video presentation to provide information and receive public input regarding the draft master plan revision for Stillhouse Hollow Lake.
12 Feb 2021
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials to host virtual public involvement presentation for the Somerville Lake Master Plan revision
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District officials announce the initiation of the process to revise the Somerville Lake Master Plan.