The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. EPA Heartland Region, and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment successfully recovered a submerged fuel tank at Tuttle Creek Lake.
The comprehensive water quality sampling and monitoring plan continues to guide response decisions.
The health and safety of the public and the protection of the environment remain the top priority and the collaborative efforts of all agencies involved remain focused on mitigating any potential impacts from the diesel fuel spill at the lake.
Cleanup efforts occurred in Tuttle Creek Cove over the weekend. Response crews will continue to monitor and use passive cleanup in several small, isolated areas over the next several weeks…