Perkins Canal Project Enters Public Comment Phase for Water Diversion from South Platte River

The Perkins Canal project has begun its public comment phase, open until April 6, to divert water from the South Platte River, Colorado, to Nebraska. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will assess environmental impacts, focusing on dredging and water resource effects, and will consider public interest factors. Concerns have been raised about economic impacts on counties along the river, particularly in Colorado. A preliminary impact statement will be produced in about a year, followed by public commentary and a final statement.

Published Mar 28, 2026

The Perkins Canal project has entered its public comment phase, open until April 6, to divert water from the South Platte River near Ovid, Colorado, to Nebraska. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for analyzing the project’s environmental impact for the required Environmental Impact Statement.

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The Corps will evaluate impacts from dredging and the diversion structure, as well as secondary effects on the watershed. Concerns have been raised regarding economic impacts on Logan and Sedgwick counties in Colorado. A preliminary impact statement is expected in about a year, followed by further public comment and a final statement.