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  • Recreation Areas Open at Kaskaskia River Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reopened all recreation areas that were closed due to the government shutdown on Thursday, October 17th. This includes the Kaskaskia River Boat Access and Day Use Area upstream of the lock and dam. It also includes the Confluence Campground and Trail downstream of the lock and dam. The Mississippi River Boat Access is still closed due to low water conditions.

  • Mark Twain Lake Reopens after Partial Government Shutdown

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Mark Twain Lake have started working diligently to reopen facilities for the public. Even with the House and Senate voting to reopen the government Wednesday night, there are several steps that have to be taken before its recreational areas can be used by the public. Rangers will have to thoroughly inspect campgrounds and boat ramps before visitors can return--similar to what they do after severe weather. Rangers will make sure electrical facilities are working, restrooms are in good condition, and in general make sure everything is in order for public safety.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Resumes Work

    Vicksburg, Miss …With the ending of the partial government shutdown, all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ team members are back at work. All Vicksburg District offices resume their normal work schedule. Today, Vicksburg District commander, Col. John Cross, said, “It’s great to have our team back working to take care of the nation’s water resources.”

  • Recreation Areas Reopen at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will reopen all recreation areas that were closed due to the government shutdown, Thursday, October 17th. This includes all boat ramps, day use areas, outlying parking lots, and the Dam West, McNair and East Spillway Campgrounds. Dam West and McNair Campgrounds will remain open through 12:00 noon, Sunday, November 3, 2013. Dam East Campground will remain open year round. All existing campground reservations will be honored. The Boulder and Coles Creek Campgrounds are closed for the season. All existing campground reservations will be honored. Eldon Hazlet State Park has remained open thought the Government shutdown and will remain open.

  • Area Army Corps parks re-opening in time for weekend

    Recreation areas, including many popular waterside campgrounds, are re-opening at the 10 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District parks as the federal government resumes normal operations today – in plenty of time for the upcoming weekend.

  • NR 13-045: Nashville District to reopen recreation areas by 3 p.m. Oct. 17, 2013

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 17, 2013) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District will reopen all day-use parks and 11 campgrounds normally open at this time of the season no later than 3 p.m. today.

  • Corps extends comment period for Central Everglades Planning Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will be extending the deadline to submit comments on the draft report for the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP). Public and agency comments will be accepted through November 1.

  • Corps seeks CRC funding comments

    Seeking public comment on a plan to accept funds from Oregon's Dept. of Transportation for review of permits related to the Columbia River Crossing Project. (Re-published from initial posting on Oct. 1, 2013).

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers returns to full operations

    ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (Oct. 17) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has returned to full operations today following the passing of the continuing resolution by Congress.

  • NRRS’ Reservation.gov website open, accepting cancelation and refund requests

    FORT WORTH, Texas – The National Recreation Reservation Service’s Recreation.gov website has been