AUGUST 29, 2022:
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District has extended the public comment period for the Lower Brule North Ecosystem Restoration Draft Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment.
The Corps is providing the Draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for public comment until September 26, 2022. To review or download a copy of the draft feasibility report, environmental assessment, and FONSI visit:
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https://usace.contentdm.oclc.org/utils/getfile/collection/p16021coll7/id/21562
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https://usace.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16021coll7/id/21369
The purpose of this study is to evaluate alternatives for ecosystem restoration to restore important habitats lost as a result of inundation that occurred when the Lake Sharpe/Big Bend Project was constructed and ongoing bank erosion that is occurring along the banks of the constructed reservoir. All proposed ecosystem restoration alternatives along the banks of the reservoir will require some form of bank stabilization to remain resilient in the highly erosive environment. The shoreline protection associated with the ecosystem restoration features would help to reduce the continued loss of land which is threatening natural resources near the town of Lower Brule.
This feasibility 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 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.
To submit comments:
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via mail: Ms. Amy Bowell-McClean, Project Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Attn: CENWO-PMA-A, 1616 Capitol Avenue, Omaha, NE 68102.
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via email: amy.b.mcclean@usace.army.mil or cenwo-planning@usace.army.mil
AUGUST 5, 2022:
The US Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District is seeking public comment on the Lower Brule North Ecosystem Restoration Draft Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate alternatives for shoreline protection to reduce the continued loss of land which is threatening natural resources near the town of Lower Brule. This feasibility 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.
Comments or questions must be received by Aug. 31, 2022.
In addition, a public teleconference meeting is scheduled to address comments, questions or concerns on Aug. 24, 2022, from 5-7pm (CST).
Teleconference information:
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US Toll Free +1-844-800-2712
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US Toll +1-669-234-1177
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Access Code: 199-580-8070
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If Needed Security Code: 1234
To submit comments:
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via mail: Ms. Amy Bowell-McClean, Project Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Attn: CENWO-PMA-A, 1616 Capitol Avenue, Omaha, NE 68102.
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via email: amy.b.mcclean@usace.army.mil.
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