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  • 19-056 Temporary leash rules established to help protect visitors, levee-grazing goats

    WALLA WALLA, Wash. – A herd of goats will arrive early tomorrow morning, May 21, to remove weeds and other vegetation growing on levees that border the creek shoreline extending from the Mill Creek diversion dam downstream to the metal division works foot bridge near the Mill Creek Office.

  • 19-055 Corps invites comments on draft FONSI for City of Council Wastewater Improvement Project

    COUNCIL, Idaho – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District invites public comments on a draft Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Council, Idaho, Wastewater Improvement Project. Comments will be accepted May 20 through June 20, 2019.

  • Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season

    Summer is almost here and that means millions of Americans will be planning visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers. As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) reminds visitors to be aware of the importance of practicing safe, sensible and thoughtful activities in and around the water.

  • Duval County project recognized as “Best Restored Beach”

    The Duval County Shore Protection Project was recognized today by the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA) as one of the nation’s best restored beaches for 2019. Actually, the project includes four county beaches that were recognized: Atlantic, Neptune and Jacksonville beaches, and Hannah Park, too!

  • Recent rains bring recreation closures during upcoming Memorial Day Holiday

    In keeping with their flood management mission, area U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lake staff

  • Corps of Engineers awards contract for Oswego West Arrowhead Breakwater

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has awarded a $4.7 million contract to continue repairs on the west arrowhead breakwater located at the Port of Oswego, Oswego, New York.

  • Corps, city to renourish Virginia Beach oceanfront

    The district has awarded the Virginia Beach Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Project renourishment contract to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company of Oak Brook, Illinois. The bid of $22.64 million includes the placement of 1.4 million cubic yards of sand from 15th Street to 70th Street.

  • City of Parma Continues Wastewater Improvements

    Following completion of a significant construction project partnering with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the City of Parma has again entered into an agreement with the Corps of Engineers for continued wastewater improvements to address failing residential septic systems.

  • Lake Shelbyville Kids Fishing Tournament

    For Immediate Release: 20 May 2019 Release No.: 19-19 Lake Shelbyville Kids Fishing Tournament Lake Shelbyville – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville is hosting a free fishing tournament for children 12 and under on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Opossum Pond. The pond is located near the entrance to the Opossum Creek Recreation Area. Participants are encouraged to pre-register by calling 217-774-3951 ext. 2, though it is not mandatory. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. for the age 6 and under category, and participants will fish from 9:00 to 9:45 a.m. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. for the age 7-9 and 10-12 category, and participants will fish from 10:00 a.m. to11:00 a.m. Prizes will be awarded for biggest fish, smallest fish, and most fish in each age division. All children will receive a certificate for participating. The tournament will be limited to bank fishing only. All participants are required to bring and wear a life jacket. Fishing equipment (including tackle and bait) is not provided, and children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

  • Lake Shelbyville is WILD about Nature

    For Immediate Release: 20 May 2019 Release No.: 19-20 Lake Shelbyville – Registration is underway for the 2019 Wild About Nature series at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center! Sessions take place on Thursday mornings in June and July. Any children from birth to 12 years old are welcome to attend. Birth to 5 years old meet from 9:00-10:00AM. Ages 6-12 meet from 10:30-11:30AM. Participants will check-in at the Visitor Center front desk upon arrival. A responsible adult must accompany anyone birth to age 3. Adults are not required to stay for all other ages. SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday, June 6: Get Outdoors & Move Thursday, June 13: Let’s Build Fish Habitat Thursday, June 20: Magic in Nature Thursday, June 27: Backyard Birding Thursday, July 4: No sessions Thursday, July 11: Recycling with Woodsy Owl Thursday, July 18: Water Safety Wars Thursday, July 25: Painting Class Each program session includes an educational lesson and craft or activity. There is no cost to attend Wild About Nature, but pre-registration at least 1 day in advance is required. To register, please call Interpretive Services and Outreach at (217)774-3951 or direct message us on facebook: @LakeShelbyvilleUSACE. Required information includes: name and age of participant, parent/guardian name, and phone number. Limited spots are available, so register today! These programs are provided with support from Friends of Lake Shelbyville. -30-