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17 May 2013
Corps of Engineers emphasizes water safety at federal recreation areas Memorial Day weekend, summer months
CONCORD, Mass. – Spring is here and with warmer weather more people will be recreating near or in
17 May 2013
USACE-TVA 80-year partnership a definite plus for Cumberland, Tennessee Rivers Basin
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 17, 2013) -- Although creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority by Congressional Act on May 18, 1933 relieved the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers of most of its role in developing the economic potential of the Tennessee River and its tributaries, the Corps retained a development and operational role on the Cumberland River and its tributaries.
17 May 2013
Gateway Triathlon at Carlyle Lake
CARLYLE LAKE – 1863 Events will be hosting a triathlon at Carlyle Lake on Sunday, May 19, 2013. The triathlon will begin in the Dam West Day Use Area at 8:00 a.m. and will consist of two groups, beginner and advanced, competing in a timed swim, run and bike course. The swim portion will take place on the south side of the main beach. The route of the run course will take participants across the main dam and saddle dam two to South Shore State Park. The bike course will start at the main dam and will travel North on Clinton and Bond County roads. While visiting Carlyle Lake during the triathlon, visitors are encouraged to take extra caution while driving in the areas of the triathlon course.
17 May 2013
Corps to continue water releases from Lake Okeechobee
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will continue to release water from Lake Okeechobee as part of its effort to manage lake levels for the upcoming wet season.
17 May 2013
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts public meeting on repairs to Marseilles Dam
ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (May 17) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will host a public meeting May 21 to discuss ongoing repairs at the Marseilles Dam and flood risk mitigation for the Marseilles community.
17 May 2013
Corps of Engineers’ Blackhawk Park reopens after high water
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District is reopening its Blackhawk Park after high water flooded access to the park.
17 May 2013
Advanced GIS Workshop Concludes with Enhanced Geospatial Readiness to Emergency Situations
ULAANBAATAR, MONGOLIA. The rolling echoes of thunder boom in the distance, as the mid-day sun is
17 May 2013
Corps of Engineers invites the public to attend the Lock and Dam 3 navigation safety project dedication
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, invites the public to attend a project dedication and open house at Lock and Dam 3, near Red Wing, Minn., May 31 at 9 a.m.
17 May 2013
Corps seeks public comment on Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment, Louisville Bend Fish and Wildlife Rehabilitation Project
A draft supplemental environmental assessment (EA) for the construction of a new channel and deep water habitat at Louisville Bend is currently available for public review. The draft supplemental EA evaluates the environmental impacts of constructing a new water supply channel between an existing pump station and the Louisville Oxbow Lake and enhancing shallow water habitat quality by excavating 2.4 acres of deep water habitat for overwintering fish. The proposed project is located on the Louisville Bend State Wildlife Area between river miles 681.7-685.4, approximately three miles west of Blencoe in Monona County, Iowa.
17 May 2013
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers participates in Bass Pro Shop Go Outdoors Event
FORT WORTH, Texas – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has teamed up with Bass Pro Shop to participate