28 Jan 2014

Lake Texoma experiencing negative impacts of long-term drought

TULSA, Okla. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District (USACE) and The Southwestern Power Administration (SWPA) acknowledge the negative impacts associated with reduced water levels at Lake Texoma. Hydropower and municipal and industrial water supply usage contribute to the lower level, but remain critical in meeting electricity and water needs.

15 Jan 2014

Regional Corps of Engineers commander to retire, transition to next career in North Texas

DALLAS—Brig. Gen. Thomas W. Kula, the commander of the Southwestern Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will retire from the U.S. Army after 32 years of service, effective April 11. The Southwestern Division will change command on April 4, and will include Kula’s retirement ceremony.

9 Jan 2014

Q&A with Brad Hudgens: SWDs Planning Center for Expertise Technical Dirctor

SWD hosts the Corps' Planning Center of Expertise for Water Management and Reallocation Studies. The PCX provides technical support and peer review for studies related to water supply and other conservation purposes in multipurpose reservoirs. Brad Hudgens serves as the Technical Director of the Corps' Planning Center for Expertise. In this spotlight, Hudgens discusses his role with the PCX and explains what the Corps role with our Nation's water supply is and why it's so important.