Following last week’s successful recovery of a submerged fuel tank at Tuttle Creek Lake, comprehensive water quality sampling and monitoring plan continues to guide response decisions.
The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7, and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment are all working together, and say the health and safety of the public and the protection of the environment remain the top priority .
Collaborative efforts of all involved agencies remain focused on mitigating any potential impacts from last week’s diesel fuel spill. 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…