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Yahoo
3 days ago
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USACE to reduce services at Table Rock Lake amidst staffing shortages
BRANSON, Mo. — Some services at Table Rock Lake will be limited for the time being, starting on Thursday, June 13, due to safety concerns and staffing shortages at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, according to the USACE Little Rock District. USACE says its employees will shift its focus to core recreational operations as it faces these staffing challenges while trying to ensure visitor safety during peak recreational season. Service changes include scaling back Dewey Short Visitor Center Hours to Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., although Summer School and tour requests can still be made by calling (417) 213-4812 or emailing Branson completes Phase 1A of Downtown Streetscape Project The shift in staffing will also cause delays for Shoreline Use Permit requests, such as dock and vegetative management requests. 'USACE has carefully evaluated all available options to align staffing levels with operational needs. Decisions took both short-term and long-term priorities into account,' USACE says in a news release. 'As conditions change or additional resources become available, USACE will reassess and make the necessary adjustments.' The USACE Little Rock District says the reduced services will remain until staffing levels improve and they make sure conditions are safe enough for expanded operations. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Staffing shortages cause U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to reduce services at Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes
MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. – The Little Rock District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Monday they are preparing to temporarily adjust services at Bull Shoals and Norfork lakes due to staffing shortages and safety concerns. According to a release, the change began on Monday and is being implemented as a proactive measure for visitor safety and to allow the company to focus resources on 'other priority areas.' 'To address these challenges, the district is prioritizing efforts to maintain safe, high-quality experiences for all guests,' the release said. 'Existing staff will shift their focus to core recreation operations, ensuring that parks remain accessible and well-maintained.' U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District names Vilonia man as Engineer of the Year USACE officials said that the Mountain Home Project Office hours will be reduced to Tuesday and Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. A temporary moratorium for Shoreline Use Permit requests, including dock and vegetative management permits, will be in effect until Oct. 1. Officials said that the changes will allow the project office to refocus available staff to support the peak recreation season. They also noted that as conditions change or additional resources become available, the USACE will reassess and make the necessary adjustments. To learn more about the Little Rock District of the USACE, . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
