RILEY COUNTY (KSNT) – Federal workers are getting ready to kick off the next phase of an experimental dredging operation at a major reservoir in Kansas in an effort to clear it up of the buildup of sediment.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is gearing up for the second phase of its water injection dredging (WID) efforts at Tuttle Creek Reservoir in central Kansas. The USACE kicked off this operation in the fall last year, embarking on a first-of-its kind new method to save the reservoir from a buildup of sediment.
Laura Totten, project manager for the WID operations at Tuttle Creek Reservoir, told 27 News that USACE engineers will begin the second phase in mid-March. Work will take place over the course of 10 days from March 17-27.
“The boat ramp and parking area will be shut down for several days,” Totten said. “We do not anticipate any other impacts to services/roadways.”
Totten said a third demonstration period will take place in the summer this year in June and July. She said that, following this period, the USACE will start to process data collected during the operation and publish its results in late 2026 or early 2027.
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