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  • Army Corps of Engineers invites volunteers to W.P. Franklin Recreation Area on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26

    The Jacksonville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites the public to participate in a day of service at the W.P. Franklin Lock and Dam Recreation Area near Alva on Saturday, September 26. Activities include planting native trees and shrubs.

  • Volunteers build trails at Cochiti Lake

    Students and advisors from the JROTC at West Mesa High School spent part of their Labor Day weekend improving hiking trails at Cochiti Lake.

  • Army Corps of Engineers waives fees on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day-use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide on Sept. 26 in recognition of National Public Lands Day.

  • Corps of Engineers completing dredged material unloading project

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will complete its dredged material unloading project at the Grand Encampment island placement site, in Buffalo County, Wisconsin, next week.

  • ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS PLANS INVESTIGATION PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting an informal public information meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, from 5 to 7 pm, at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 2201 F.G. Amin Street in Truth or Consequences, N.M., to discuss the upcoming remedial investigation at the former Deming Precision Bombing Range No. 24, which is located 25 miles southwest of Truth or Consequences.

  • National Public Lands Day at Wappapello Lake

    It's that time of year to pitch in for our public lands. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers invites you or your organization to participate in this year’s National Public Lands Day events on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Caring individuals are asked to help remove trash and litter along roadways as well as other activities at Wappapello Lake. National Public Lands Day is celebrated annually at public lands in the United States on the last Saturday in September. A signature event of the National Environmental Education Foundation, it promotes both popular enjoyment and volunteer conservation of public lands. The national event is sponsored by the Toyota Motor Corporation.

  • Rend Lake Dam Road Closed for Routine Maintenance

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is announcing that the Rend Lake Dam/Spillway Bridge will be closed to all through traffic from 7:00 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 - 17 at 4:30 p.m. Watch for closure signs at Sugar Creek parking lot and the west entrance to the Rend lake Dam. This closure is necessary to complete routine maintenance that began in August to be performed to the roadways, guardrails and the upstream face of the Dam.

  • Rock Island District waives fees on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26

    ROCK ISLAND, Ill. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District announces it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Sept. 26.

  • Blood Drive Donors to Receive Free Camping

    The American Red Cross in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, September 17th at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The American Red Cross works diligently every day to keep an adequate supply of blood available. The need for blood is ongoing—24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In the United States a blood transfusion is needed every two seconds. The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give the gift of life to help meet the demand.

  • 24th Annual Old Greenville Days Sept 19 & 20

    The 24th Annual Old Greenville Days Event will be celebrated on September 19 and 20, 2015, at the Greenville Recreation Area just two miles south of Greenville, Missouri, on U. S. Highway 67. This annual family oriented event is done in partnership with the Wayne County Historical Society and several businesses and volunteers. Included are a living history group, craft booths, magicians, old-time children’s games, a basket auction, and live bluegrass, country, and gospel music