Official Twitter of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District. BUILDING STRONG®

Tulsa, Oklahoma
Joined May 2010
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
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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.
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***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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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: usace.army.mil/Missions/Civi… #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns
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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: [email protected] 580-762-5611 ext 3613
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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.
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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.
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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
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Four Tainter valves rehabilitated at Newt Graham Lock and Dam, with two underway at W.D. Mayo! Tulsa District’s Navigation Marine Fleet supported repairs with barge transport, equipment staging and machining to help keep the MKARNS operating reliably.
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Progress at Kaw Dam Bridge! Tennessee Valley Authority has completed bearing replacement work at 22 of 32 piers, pending final welding. Then new bearings will support the bridge and allow movement as temperatures change
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It's #WorkerWednesday For this worker Wednesday, we are recognizing Elaina Coffey, a program analyst, who was named Tulsa District's Hero of the Month! Join us in congratulating Elaina and thanking her for her hard work!
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It's #TurbineTuesday Tiny bubbles, big damage! Cavitation occurs when vapor bubbles in water collapse, pitting a turbine’s metal surfaces. Welding repairs the damage to help keep hydropower turbines operating efficiently and reliably.
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It's #MissionMonday - Public Safety edition As fall hunting seasons begin, Tulsa District reminds visitors that public safety is a shared responsibility of the lands we manage. Find Tulsa District hunting maps and information here: swt.usace.army.mil/Missions/…
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We can knot believe how fast summer is ending. Knowing how to tie correct and crisp knots regardless of the season will ensure you keep your vessel secure, avoid accidents, and are prepared for any situation on the water. @PleaseWearIt
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Always wear an engine cutoff device and a life jacket. If you capsize, stay with your boat, unless the shore is very close. The lake’s shore may look easy to reach, but often cold water, waves, current, exhaustion or injury can make the swim deadly. #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns
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Safety starts with preparation! Tulsa District’s Safety and Occupational Health Office introduced new park rangers to accident reporting, protective equipment and hazard analyses—helping them recognize hazards and reduce workplace risks. #USACE #SafetyFirst
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It's #WaterSafetyWednesday Preparing for waterfowl season? Make water safety part of your hunting plan. Follow these safety rules for a successful outing.
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