The US Army Corps of Engineers and the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe are holding an informational teleconference tomorrow (Sept. 23, 2021) from 5-7pm to gather public comments on potential opportunities to address erosion threatening the town of Lower Brule.
A feasibility study is being done to evaluate alternatives for shoreline restoration to reduce the continued loss of habitat and land which is threatening Lower Brule’s natural resources.
There will be a brief, formal presentation at 5:30pm.
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Questions about the study or meeting can be directed to Ms. Amy Bowell-McClean, Project Manager, US Army Corps of Engineers. Attn: CENWO-PMA-A, 1616 Capitol Avenue, Omaha, NE 68102 or emailed to amy.b.mcclean@usace.army.mil.
This study is being conducted under authority of Section 203 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000, as amended, also known as the Tribal Partnership Program. The Tribal Partnership Program is an authority through which the Secretary of Army (acting through the Chief of Engineers) can carry out planning, design and construction of water resource projects that substantially benefit federally-recognized Indian Tribes. Projects can include flood risk management, environmental restoration and protection, preservation of cultural and natural resources, watershed planning and other technical assistance.
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