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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.
12 Feb 2021
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials to host virtual public involvement presentation for the Granger Lake Master Plan revision
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District officials announce initiation of the process to revise the Granger Lake Master Plan.
12 Jan 2021
Canyon Lake announces temporary floodgate closure for routine inspection
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Canyon Lake will close the floodgates on Wednesday, January 20 to perform inspection of the flood control tower.
17 Dec 2020
Laughlin Air Force Base Airfield Drainage System Repair Project begins
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials along with several Congressional, Military, state and local partners, recently participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Laughlin Air Force Base Airfield Drainage System Repair Project.
15 Dec 2020
Comment period extended for the Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment for River Road in San Antonio, Texas
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials announce today the extension of the comment period for the Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the River Road Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study in San Antonio, Texas to January 12, 2021.
9 Dec 2020
U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity announces public interest survey for participation in re-activating a Restoration Advisory Board
The U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity is conducting a survey to determine if there is enough public interest to re-activate the FWDA Restoration Advisory Board. The RAB provides a public venue for citizens to provide input on the decisions that are made by the Army to clean up the installation and meet the permit requirements.
12 Nov 2020
Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment for River Road now available
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials announce today the release of the Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the River Road Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study in San Antonio, Texas.
29 Oct 2020
USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 180 USACE-operated recreation areas within the district in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.
14 Oct 2020
Dam Safety construction impacts recreation and roads at Lewisville Lake
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today dam safety construction at the Lewisville Lake Dam is progressing and beginning Monday, October 19 access east of the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area pavilion will be shut down to allow construction crews to begin work in and around the Outlet Works structure.
13 Oct 2020
Canyon Lake outlet works fence repairs may impact river access
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials at Canyon Lake announce today the beginning of work to replace the security fence around the outlet works at Canyon Dam.
24 Sep 2020
Fort Worth District announces travel impacts on Lake Georgetown Dam
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that the embankment road located between Lake Georgetown's Overlook Park and Cedar Breaks Park will be closed temporarily beginning October 1.
23 Sep 2020
Somerville Lake changes recreation reservation procedures and payment options
Officials with the Fort Worth District at Somerville Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today changes are being implemented beginning Oct. 1 in an effort to ensure recreation facilities remain open and operate efficiently in response to resource constraints.
18 Sep 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to resume collection of day use recreation fees October 1
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District, announced today that it will resume the collection of fees at its day use recreation areas beginning October 1. Fee collections were suspended earlier this year when recreation areas were closed due to COVID-19 precautions.
17 Sep 2020
Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 52 nationwide permits for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. In addition, USACE is proposing to issue five new nationwide permits that pertain to authorizing seaweed mariculture activities, finfish mariculture activities, electric utility line and telecommunications activities, utility line activities for water and other substances, and water reclamation and reuse facilities.
1 Sep 2020
Ray Roberts Lake marina expansion Environmental Assessment now available for public comment
FORT WORTH, Texas – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials announce today the release of the Draft
25 Aug 2020
Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District campground closures at Town Bluff and Sam Rayburn Lakes in response to forecast impacts of Hurricane Laura
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District announced campground closures for Town Bluff and Sam Rayburn Lakes effective immediately for the safety of our visitors, staff and contractors.
20 Jul 2020
Lake O’ the Pines Shoreline Management Plan approved
Officials with the Regional Planning and Environmental Center, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announce today the approval of the Lake O’ the Pines Shoreline Management Plan.
20 Jul 2020
Whitney Lake Shoreline Management Plan approved
Officials with the Regional Planning and Environmental Center, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
15 Jul 2020
Wharton Texas Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment now available for public comment
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials announce today the availability of the Supplemental Environmental Assessment for the Lower Colorado River Basin Phase I – Wharton, Texas and draft Finding of No Significant Impact.
10 Jul 2020
Fort Worth District announces travel impacts along Somerville Dam
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that the embankment road located between Lake Somerville Marina & Campground and Welch Park will be closed temporarily beginning July 13.
26 Jun 2020
Fort Worth District employee honored as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Manager of the Year
FORT WORTH, Texas – Stacy Gray, Dam Safety Project Manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
23 Jun 2020
The Corps’ Fort Worth District seeks public involvement to ensure safe and responsible recreation
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, are seeking assistance from the recreating public to ensure continued safe operation of the 25 lake projects the district operates.
23 Jun 2020
Officials at Canyon Lake announce temporary closings of recreation areas
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Canyon Lake will temporarily close recreation areas on weekends at Canyon Lake due to safety and environmental impact concerns. The Guadalupe Trail parking lot will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays and major holidays. The parking lot that provides access to the ADA fishing pier will remain open.
17 Jun 2020
USACE announces temporary road access closure at Somerville Lake
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced today that it will close access to the outlet works parking lot and the north embankment roadway on June 22, to conduct routine maintenance.
11 Jun 2020
USACE announces the closing of recently opened parks at Whitney Lake
The Fort Worth District closed Soldiers Bluff and Walling Bend Parks at Whitney Lake on June 9 due
9 Jun 2020
Dam Safety Construction impacts recreation, parking and roads at Lewisville Lake
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today dam safety
3 Jun 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District announces more recreation openings
Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, announce today more recreation
20 May 2020
Dam Safety Construction at Lewisville Lake impacts recreation and fishing at the outlet works
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announce today dam safety
8 May 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District announces phased re-opening of campgrounds
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District will begin a phased re-opening, for arrival beginning May 20, of USACE campgrounds that were closed due to COVID-19.
8 May 2020
USACE to host virtual public information presentation for Ray Roberts Lake Master Plan Revision
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announce today the initiation of the process to revise the Ray Roberts Lake Master Plan.
8 May 2020
USACE to host virtual public information presentation for Grapevine Lake Master Plan Revision
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announce today the initiation of the process to revise the Grapevine Lake Master Plan.
6 May 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District announces phased re-opening of recreation facilities, campsites
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District will begin a phased re-opening of USACE recreation areas that were closed due to COVID-19.
30 Apr 2020
USACE to host virtual public review of the Lewisville Lake Master Plan Revision
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host an online review to provide information and receive public input on the final draft revision of the Master Plan for Lewisville Lake. Normally, USACE would conduct a face-to-face public workshop to announce the availability of the draft revised master plan, but precautions associated with the COVID-19 virus have made it necessary to conduct the public involvement process online instead of hosting a face-to-face workshop.
16 Apr 2020
U.S. Army seeks comments on a draft programmatic agreement for environmental restoration activities at the Fort Wingate Depot Activity, New Mexico
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced today the Army is
29 Mar 2020
Fort Worth District evaluates sites for use as alternate care facilities
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has assembled field assessment teams tasked with evaluating existing sites for the possible conversion into alternate-care-facilities in Texas. The Corps’ teams, at the request of FEMA and the State of Texas, are evaluating facilities across the state. They are working closely with FEMA, state and local partners to best facilitate a quick response should the need arise to have additional alternate-care-facilities constructed.
19 Mar 2020
Army Corps of Engineers cancel campground reservations from March 23 to May 15 to protect employees, visitors
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District announce campground reservation cancellations in response to the coronavirus.
17 Mar 2020
USACE announce measures for COVID-19 in Texas
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District is taking measures to assist public health efforts to contain the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and protect USACE employees and visitors. Effective immediately, the Fort Worth District is restricting access to all of its office sites to employees, contractors and essential service personnel.
16 Mar 2020
USACE to cancel public information meeting for Grapevine Lake Master Plan Revision
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced today that due to COVID-19 concerns the April 2 public meeting about the initiation of the revision to the Grapevine Lake Master Plan is canceled.
16 Mar 2020
USACE to cancel public information meeting for Ray Roberts Lake Master Plan Revision
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announced today due to COVID-19 concerns the canceling of the public meeting on March 24 at Tioga High School, 855 McKnight Road, Tioga, Texas 76271, to inform the public of the initiation of the revision to the Ray Roberts Lake Master Plan.
16 Mar 2020
USACE to lease Comal Park to local recreational organization
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials at Canyon Lake announce today the lease
13 Mar 2020
USACE temporarily closes Canyon Lake’s dam service road to complete upcoming maintenance
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Canyon Lake will close the dam service road for
11 Mar 2020
USACE to host public information meeting for Ray Roberts Lake Master Plan Revision
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will host an open house public
11 Mar 2020
USACE officials announce changes to park operations at Benbrook Lake
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Benbrook Lake announce today changes to park operations
11 Mar 2020
USACE to host public meeting for the Stillhouse Hollow Lake Master Plan revision
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will host a public meeting on March 12 at the
11 Mar 2020
USACE to host public meeting for the Lake Georgetown Master Plan revision draft
The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting on March 11from
14 Feb 2020
USACE to host public information meeting for Grapevine Lake Master Plan Revision
FORT WORTH, Texas – Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will host
31 Jan 2020
Lower Guadalupe Flood Risk Management Feasibility Study recommends no federal action
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District announced today that it has completed the Lower
21 Jan 2020
USACE to close playgrounds at Somerville Lake
After a certified inspection of the playgrounds at Rocky Creek Park and Yegua Creek Park, the U.S.
14 Jan 2020
USACE to host public information meeting for Whitney Lake Shoreline Management Plan Revision
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting on