USACE, Tulsa

Building infrastructure for our communities takes coordination. This week, Tulsa District hosted Southwestern Division's Regional Governance Week, bringing together leaders and technical experts to review projects, discuss challenges and coordinate priorities.

Keeping commerce moving, reducing risks to communities and strengthening military readiness - just a few of the ways Tulsa District employees and partners supported the communities we serve during Fiscal Year 2026

Work is progressing on the 28,835 square foot child development center on Sheppard Air Force Base. When completed, the CDC will accommodate 60 faculty/staff and 200 dependent children of active duty service members assigned to Sheppard AFB.

This military construction project is another way Tulsa District missions #SupportTheWarFighter

Reminder! Join us tomorrow evening. Join staff and volunteers October 29th from 5-7 p.m. at Brush Creek Recreation Area where we will have games, candy and emergency vehicles. For questions, contact the lake office at 918-865-2621.

Join our team! Tulsa District has an opening for a support services specialist at Big Hill Lake in Kansas. For information and to submit your application: Opening Date: 10/27/2026 Closing Date: 11/9/2026

Kaw Lake's second annual Trunk or Treat brought the community to Coon Creek Recreation Area on Sunday, Oct. 25. Thank you to the local partners, businesses, contractors and friends who sponsored the event and hosted trunks, and to everyone who joined in on the fun!

Your next Tulsa District adventure is even easier to plan with the new USACE Tulsa District app - now available for Google or Apple. This #MissionMonday, we are highlighting a new way to find information on the public lands we manage.

Whether you are planning a camping trip, heading out on the water or exploring a new (to you) lake, the app puts helpful information at your fingertips.

Make memories that last a lifetime — and make sure they’re good ones! Whether you’re boating, fishing, paddling, or simply enjoying time near the water, play it safe by wearing a properly fitted life jacket. #PleaseWearIt

Mark your calendars for Keystone Lake's Camp-O-Ween festivities! Join staff and volunteers October 29th from 5-7 p.m. at Brush Creek Recreation Area where we will have games, candy and emergency vehicles. For questions, contact the lake office at 918-865-2621.

***REMINDER**** To help ensure public safety during the Fort Gibson Bridge repair at Fort Gibson Dam, the Dam Site West Campground and the Dam Site North Boat Ramp are temporarily closed to all pedestrian and vehicle access.

During construction, fishing, camping, and all public access are prohibited in these areas. These temporary closures are necessary to safely complete critical maintenance and infrastructure upgrades that will help provide safe, reliable public facilities for years to come.

It's #ThrowbackThursday These photos were taken 83 years ago this week during the construction of Denison Dam. October is #EnergyActionMonth and Denison Dam is one of 8 hydroelectric power plants operated by Tulsa District which contribute to our #Hydropower mission.

Check out the "Creepy Crawl" at Kaw Lake where staff will teach you about spiders snakes and native nocturnal animals you can find around the lake. OR: Check out the Trunk or Treat on the 25th (or check out both!) Questions: 580-762-5611

Water safety matters all year long! These tips could save your life or the life of someone you care about. To learn more about water safety visit the US Army Corps of Engineers National Water Safety Program website here: #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns

Kaw Lake Trunk or Treat October 25th Are you an individual, business or organization interested in participating in Kaw Lake's 2nd annual Trunk or Treat event? Reach out to Hannah Piper at Kaw Lake for more information: hannah.f.piper@usace.army.mil 580-762-5611 ext 3613

Tulsa District's temporary emergency power team is deployed to Guam, supporting Typhoon Champi recovery efforts, working alongside @FEMA October is #EnergyActionMonth - a reminder that energy resilience means keeping essential operations moving when normal power sources fail.

It's #MissionMonday - special hunts held on USACE managed property support our environmental stewardship mission. Each hunt is coordinated with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation using local deer counts to guide responsible, science-based wildlife management.

You need the right gear for any sport, including paddling. Wearing the right life jacket and other equipment that is designed for your water recreational activity can make your time in and on the water even more fun, so #PleaseWearIt