A name change for the East Locust Creek Reservoir was approved by the North Central Missouri Regional Water Commission board. General manager Brad Scott says they are recognizing the years […]
State Funding Available To East Locust Creek Project
The State of Missouri provided a $30 million infusion into the Multipurpose Water Resources Fund (MWRF) that will support the East Locust Creek Reservoir (ELCR) project. Brad Scott from the […]
NRCS Approves East Locust Creek Reservoir’s SEIS
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) State Conservationist, Scott Edwards, signed the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the East Locust Creek Reservoir project. This […]
East Locust Creek – Funding and Site Clearing
The East Locust Creek Watershed project is waiting on a couple of key components, but Brad Scott with the North Central Regional Water Commission says much of the federal funding […]
Governor Parson Visit North Missouri
Missouri Governor Mike Parson traveled to North Missouri Thursday to sign two items. The first stop was Milan for the signing of a Resolution to provide funding the East Locust […]
East Locust Creek Reservoir – USDA Funding
An additional $25 million in USDA investment was added to the East Locust Creek Reservoir Project. US Senator Roy Blunt, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced: “This investment […]
East Locust Creek Reservoir Continues Through Permit Processes
A study on the impacts and alternatives to the East Locust Creek Reservoir (ELCR) were completed by as required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Clean Water […]
East Locust Creek Reservoir Permitting Process
The North Central Missouri Water Commission received good news on its efforts to construct the East Locust Creek Reservoir that would supply water to several counties in north central Missouri. […]
USDA Announces $8 Million In Grant & Loans For East Locust Creek Reservoir Project
The East Locust Creek Reservoir Project is the recipient of loans and grants totaling $8 million. The USDA is providing the $3 million grant and the $5 million loan to […]
Dealing With Dam Seepage On East Locust Creek Reservoir Project
When constructing an earthen dam, seepage is something you plan for and work to mitigate. The East Locust Creek Reservoir project is getting closer to the time of construction and […]