25 Jun 2013

Kaskaskia River Project is Back in Business

The Kaskaskia River Project, located near the mouth of the Kaskaskia River, is now back in operation for visitors to come and enjoy the recreation areas. The third largest flood experienced at the Kaskaskia Lock and Dam since the 1993 and 1995 floods has now receded enough to clean up the debris and facilities. The Kaskaskia River Boat Access and picnic shelter, located upstream of the lock and dam, are available for public use.

25 Jun 2013

Applicant seeks Corps permit to conduct culturing, harvesting of oysters in Nantucket Harbor in Nantucket

CONCORD, Mass. – Applicant Gordon Fraser is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

25 Jun 2013

Earl’s Marina, Inc. seeks Corps permit to dredge, build floating breakwater, commercial moorings in Fairhaven

CONCORD, Mass. – Earl’s Marina, Inc., is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New

25 Jun 2013

Walking on water

Walking on water? Not quite. One aspect of the Corps of Engineers not often seen is our Environmental Management Program.

25 Jun 2013

Enjoy your holiday, play it safe and return home alive

KANSAS CITY, Mo.— The Fourth of July is one of the busiest holiday weekends at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lands and waters, and visitors are encouraged to have fun, stay safe, and make it home alive.

25 Jun 2013

Corps increases outflow from Lac Qui Parle Dam

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will be increasing outflow from Lac Qui Parle Dam, located northwest of Montevideo, Minn., to 4,500 cubic feet per, or cfs, Wednesday, June 26. Depending on additional rainfall, releases from the dam are expected to remain at this level into the first week of July.

25 Jun 2013

Libby Dam Visitor Center Summer hours and tours announced

LIBBY, MT -  The Libby Dam Visitor Center is now open for the summer seven days per week from 9:30

25 Jun 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closing Mississippi River locks due to high water

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – (June 25) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is expecting to close two locks on the Mississippi River due to rising river levels. The closures are necessary as the Mississippi River overtops lock gates making the locks inoperable.

25 Jun 2013

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to hold public meeting on Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will hold a public meeting Thursday, June 27 at the JAXPORT Cruise Terminal, 9810 August Drive to discuss the release of the draft tentatively selected plan for the Jacksonville Harbor Deepening Study. An open house and poster session will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., followed by a formal presentation and official comment period.

25 Jun 2013

Corps celebrates America’s Great Outdoors, opens new pathway

RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pa. – A new 2.3 mile pathway around the Seven Points Recreation Area – made 100 percent out of recycled materials - should reduce traffic congestion, increase pedestrian safety, and provide a healthy alternate to driving.