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  • Army Corps of Engineers, Terrebonne Parish Port Commission sign Houma Navigation Canal dredge agreement

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District and the Terrebonne Parish Port Commission signed an agreement for contribution of additional funds which will result in more dredging and improved channel depth in the Houma Navigation Canal.

  • Low Water Levels Affect Recreation Craft at Locks

    HUNTINGTON, WV…Because of low water levels, the Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will limit recreational boat lockages on the Ohio River at three of the navigation locks – the Racine, Belleville and Willow Island Locks – and will only lock recreational craft on even-numbered hours (8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m., 4 p.m., etc.). The locks on the Kanawha River – Winfield, Marmet and London Locks – will continue normal operations. For more information, call Public Affairs at 304-399-5353.

  • Congressman gets close look at dewatered Chickamauga Lock

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 8, 2016) – The congressman serving Tennessee District 3 who serves on the House Committee on Appropriations and the Energy and Water Subcommittee donned a pair of rubber boots Aug. 3 to get a close look at the dewatered Chickamauga Lock on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tenn.

  • Summer Hunting Opportunities at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – Carlyle Lake offers the outdoor sportsman a variety of late summer hunting opportunities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources work together to manage public lands and waters at Carlyle Lake. More than 10,000 acres of public lands are open to public hunting to which all-current Illinois game laws and regulations are in effect. All hunters are also required to sign in and out daily and record harvest at the nearest hunter sign in box. Access areas are conveniently located around the lake to provide parking and access to public lands.

  • East Branch Boaters: Launch Ramp Expected to Close

    The East Branch Dam boat launch ramp will close August 15 due to falling lake levels. The ramp will be closed to trailered vessels, however the lake will remain open to hand-carried boats such as kayaks and canoes.

  • Corps of Engineers awards contract for rehabilitation of pump number 4 at the Fox Point hurricane barrier

    CONCORD, Mass. – Rehabilitation of pump number 4 at the Fox Point Hurricane Barrier in Providence,

  • Gathright Dam pulse release scheduled for Wednesday

    Operators at Gathright Dam near Covington, Virginia will conduct a pulse release Wednesday.

  • Cruisin’ the Dam Car Show and Cruz-In

     CARLYLE LAKE - On Friday, August 12, 2016, the 20th Annual Car Show & Cruz-In will be held at the

  • Dove Hunt for Sportsmen with Disabilities

    CARLYLE LAKE – Disabled sportsmen can now call or write to the Carlyle Lake Project Office to reserve access to one of seven handicapped-accessible dove hunting blinds available for September 1-2, 2016. Hunting hours will be from 12:00 p.m. until sunset. The blinds are located among bountiful sunflowers at the Steins Field Access Area.

  • Saturday, August 6th:

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is preparing for a fun and safe weekend. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, boating, bike riding or other outdoor activities, Carlyle Lake offers an abundance of recreation opportunities. While participating in water related recreation activities, always wear your life jacket. Over two-thirds of people who drown never had any intention of being in the water.