cumberland river

Whitfield Introduces Bill to Keep Tailwaters Open

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:04:15 +0000

U.S. Representative Ed Whitfield has introduced a bill to keep the Army Corps of Engineers from blocking fishing near dams on the Cumberland River, a plan that’s drawn outrage from anglers in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Whitfield met earlier with corps officials and said he was prepared to file legislation if necessary. Whitfield says his Freedom to Fish Act allows continued boating access to river tailwaters for sportsmen and recreational fishermen.

Whitfield Demanding USACE Consider Other Solutions for Tailwater Closures

Shelly Baskin — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 21:10:36 +0000

Kentucky’s first district congressman Ed Whitfield demands that the Army Corps of Engineers consider solutions other than permanently closing areas around Cumberland River dams to fishing. Corps officials announced in December they would restrict access 700 feet downstream and 400 feet upstream of the dams because the area is dangerous.

Army Corps Sets Dates for Dam Restriction Meetings

Angela Hatton — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 18:09:56 +0000

The Army Corps of Engineers will hear public comment on pending Cumberland River dam restrictions Jan. 10, in Grand Rivers. The Corps announced earlier this month it would restrict all water access above and below 10 dams, including the one on Lake Barkley because it's a dangerous area.

Army Corps Shares More Detail on Proposed Dam Restrictions

Angela Hatton — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 20:54:13 +0000

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers holds a public meeting in Paducah in January to talk about new restrictions above and below ten Cumberland River dams. The move sets up no access zones for boating, swimming or wading.

The proposed restriction for Lake Barkley Dam is 400 feet upstream and 700 feet downstream. The Corps previously had safety standards close to the dams, but Lieutenant Colonel James DeLapp says a recent review of Corps rules found the Cumberland River was not up to current standards.

Army Corps to Hold Public Meetings on New Dam Restrictions

Angela Hatton — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:09:22 +0000

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers holds public meetings in January on new water restrictions above and below Cumberland River dams, including Lake Barkley Dam. The Corps is still finalizing details on the plan prohibiting fishing, swimming and wading near the dams.

Corps Plans to Restrict Boat Access on Some of Cumberland River

Angela Hatton — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:33:52 +0000

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers is keeping tight lipped on plans to restrict boat access near hydroelectric power plants on the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The Corps released a statement today saying they would not give details until the plan is finalized. Spokeswoman Amy Redmond says the public will get more information later this month.

Army Corps Reduces Barkley Lock Hours

Angela Hatton — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:33:39 +0000

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to reduce operating hours at the Barkley Navigation Lock to save money. The Corps announced Monday it will go from a 24 hour to a 20 hour a day operation, starting Jan. 7, 2013.