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  • NR-037: Volunteers needed at Corps lakes for 20th National Public Lands Day events

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 4, 2013) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is enlisting the support of volunteers at its lakes on the Cumberland River and its tributaries for the 20th annual National Public Lands Day Sept. 28.

  • Black Butte Lake closes some camping for season

    Black Butte Lake closes one of two campgrounds for season. Campers and boaters near the Orland park are still welcomed at Black Butte’s other year-round recreation area.

  • America’s Cup not the goal for laid-back Kaweah sailors

    America’s Cup? No thanks, say the laid-back members of the Sierra Sailing Club. These Visalia sailors prefer casual, friendly sailing at the Sacramento District’s Lake Kaweah.

  • Independence Day on the Okeechobee Waterway

    The W.P. Franklin South Recreation Area in Alva was a popular destination on the July 4th weekend, receiving more than 2,000 visitors. The swim beach provided a welcome place for families to splash, play and stay cool.

  • Black Butte doubleheader offers service projects, exercise, fun!

    Black Butte Lake will be the Northern California epicenter of an outdoor double happening Sept. 28 -- combining public service, sports and free refreshments -- as National Public Lands Day meets “Let’s Move Outside.”

  • Short Stays; Long Memories

    Many U.S. Army Corps of Engineers districts maintain recreation areas for the public to enjoy, but

  • Nashville District celebrates its 125th Anniversary

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 15, 2013) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is celebrating 125 years of service to the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers Basins and to the Nation that began when the district was created Aug. 18, 1888 under the command of Lt. Col. John W. Barlow.

  • Raystown Lake hosts annual sidewalk art contest

    RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pa. — Visitors are invited to “Chalk the Walk” at Seven Points Beach on August 17, 2013. The Indiana University of Pennsylvania chapter of the National Art Education Association (NAEA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Raystown Lake are hosting a sidewalk art contest to bring art into the community while spreading water safety awareness.

  • Hensley Lake boat ramps to close, water level lowered during pump repairs

    Hensley Lake boat ramps will close this month as water will be drawn down below the standard minimum pool level in order to facilitate drinking water pump repairs at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park near Raymond.

  • District to hold meetings about Martis Creek Lake and Dam master plan

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District will host public meetings July 29 and July 30 seeking input to update Martis Creek Lake and Dam’s master plan, which guides the management of natural and cultural resources and development of recreation-related facilities in and around the Corps-managed reservoir near Truckee.