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a web page with images from recreational areas and an interactive map. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches nationwide Recreation Operational Status website

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has launched its Recreation Operational Status website to keep the public informed about the operational status of USACE recreation areas nationwide...'

5/22/2025
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Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

June 18, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers announces proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

June 16, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration

June 5, 2025

USACE Showcases 250 Years of History, Service During DC Twilight Performance

May 30, 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches nationwide Recreation Operational Status website

May 22, 2025

News Stories

March

12 Mar 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-12 Sailing Instruction Lifted NM 248-NM 250
MKARNS -The sailing instruction for NM 248 to NM 250, as noted in Navigation Notices SWL 19-75 and SWL 19-86, has been lifted.
11 Mar 2020
Upper Mississippi River Watershed - Planning Assistance to States
This two-year PAS study will aim to align goals and objectives of the interagency team and various stakeholder groups, building on those identified in previous workshops and summits.
11 Mar 2020
Agencies strengthen commitment to reduce flood hazards
As part of Virginia Flood Awareness Week, the Virginia Silver Jackets, a team composed of multiple federal and state agencies, will sign an updated charter this week.
11 Mar 2020
Ten Mile Creek Road - CAP Section 14
Project would address an emergency streambank protection problem at two locations in Worth Township, Woodford Co., IL where Ten Mile parallels Ten Mile Creek Road.
11 Mar 2020
UMRR Program - Lower Pool 13 HREP
The Lower Pool 13 Habitat Restoration and Enhancement (HREP) project is located approximately three miles upstream of Clinton, Iowa, and consists of backwater lakes, sloughs, flowing channels, and impounded water residing over historically flooded islands and remnant islands.
11 Mar 2020
Highway 165/265 over Table Rock Dam temporary closure schedule
BRANSON, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 165/265 over Table Rock Dam from 8:00 P.M. until 6:00 A.M. on March 30th, March 31st, and April 11th.
11 Mar 2020
UMRR Program - IL, IA, MO, MN, WI - Beaver Island Habitat Rehabilitation & Enhancement Project, Pool 14
Beaver Island is located along the right descending bank of the UMRS in the southern portion of Clinton County, Iowa. Lock and Dam 13 is located 5 miles upstream of the island system. The Project lands, part of the UMR National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, are federally-owned. The goals are to restore and protect aquatic, wetland, and floodplain forest habitats.
11 Mar 2020
Tonica Cemetery, Tonica, IL - CAP Section 14
Increased water flow of Bailey Creek is cutting into the embankments at Fairview and Brookside cemeteries in the Village of Tonica.
11 Mar 2020
Upper Mississippi River System Hydraulic Model Update
The development of a standardized and seamless flood risk management hydraulic model for the Upper Mississippi River (UMR) is an essential tool to understanding the risks that currently exist to the river communities and is a critical first step for the development of systemic flood risk management (FRM) strategy.
11 Mar 2020
Wagonseller Bridge, Tazewell County, IL - CAP Section 14
The Mackinaw River has developed a meandering channel pattern, with the meander bends through this reach causing a significant change in the angle of flow through the Wagonseller Road Bridge. This project reviews opportunities to stabilize the Mackinaw River streambanks, Wagonseller Road Bridge, and north and south bridge approaches.

News Releases

12 Mar 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-12 Sailing Instruction Lifted NM 248-NM 250
MKARNS -The sailing instruction for NM 248 to NM 250, as noted in Navigation Notices SWL 19-75 and SWL 19-86, has been lifted.
11 Mar 2020
Upper Mississippi River Watershed - Planning Assistance to States
This two-year PAS study will aim to align goals and objectives of the interagency team and various stakeholder groups, building on those identified in previous workshops and summits.
11 Mar 2020
Agencies strengthen commitment to reduce flood hazards
As part of Virginia Flood Awareness Week, the Virginia Silver Jackets, a team composed of multiple federal and state agencies, will sign an updated charter this week.
11 Mar 2020
Ten Mile Creek Road - CAP Section 14
Project would address an emergency streambank protection problem at two locations in Worth Township, Woodford Co., IL where Ten Mile parallels Ten Mile Creek Road.
11 Mar 2020
UMRR Program - Lower Pool 13 HREP
The Lower Pool 13 Habitat Restoration and Enhancement (HREP) project is located approximately three miles upstream of Clinton, Iowa, and consists of backwater lakes, sloughs, flowing channels, and impounded water residing over historically flooded islands and remnant islands.
11 Mar 2020
Highway 165/265 over Table Rock Dam temporary closure schedule
BRANSON, Mo. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Highway 165/265 over Table Rock Dam from 8:00 P.M. until 6:00 A.M. on March 30th, March 31st, and April 11th.
11 Mar 2020
UMRR Program - IL, IA, MO, MN, WI - Beaver Island Habitat Rehabilitation & Enhancement Project, Pool 14
Beaver Island is located along the right descending bank of the UMRS in the southern portion of Clinton County, Iowa. Lock and Dam 13 is located 5 miles upstream of the island system. The Project lands, part of the UMR National Wildlife and Fish Refuge, are federally-owned. The goals are to restore and protect aquatic, wetland, and floodplain forest habitats.
11 Mar 2020
Tonica Cemetery, Tonica, IL - CAP Section 14
Increased water flow of Bailey Creek is cutting into the embankments at Fairview and Brookside cemeteries in the Village of Tonica.
11 Mar 2020
Upper Mississippi River System Hydraulic Model Update
The development of a standardized and seamless flood risk management hydraulic model for the Upper Mississippi River (UMR) is an essential tool to understanding the risks that currently exist to the river communities and is a critical first step for the development of systemic flood risk management (FRM) strategy.
11 Mar 2020
Wagonseller Bridge, Tazewell County, IL - CAP Section 14
The Mackinaw River has developed a meandering channel pattern, with the meander bends through this reach causing a significant change in the angle of flow through the Wagonseller Road Bridge. This project reviews opportunities to stabilize the Mackinaw River streambanks, Wagonseller Road Bridge, and north and south bridge approaches.