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  • Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

    As millions of Americans plan visits to lakes and rivers throughout the Cumberland River basin this summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safety around open water.

  • Missouri River upper basin runoff forecast lowered due to dry conditions

    The updated 2025 calendar year runoff forecast for the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa, continues to be below average. April runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City was 1.4 million acre-feet, 48% of average.

  • Early spate of drownings raises concerns before heart of recreation season

    Drowning has claimed seven lives already this year at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recreation areas across the Midwest. A common factor in each of these incidents: none of the victims were wearing a life jacket.

  • As temps rise, officials implore recreators wear simple life-saving device

    When the Pacific Northwest sees increasing outdoor temperatures, many people flock to their favorite lakes and streams to cool off. Tragically, this also leads to avoidable drownings and boating-related fatalities. That’s why officials are imploring recreators to wear a simple life-saving device – a life jacket.

  • Corps of Engineers seeks comments on Lake Ashtabula water control manual update

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on a draft decision document and Environmental Assessment, or EA, for updates to the Lake Ashtabula and Baldhill Dam water control manual.

  • Campground Closures Take Effect May 10

    USACE officials announce the temporary closure of Springy Point Recreation Area and reduced services at several other USACE-managed facilities on Lake Pend Oreille and the Pend Oreille River for the upcoming summer season.

  • Rend Lake Dam West Boat Ramp Closed for Special Event May 1 & 2, 2025

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rend Lake Project will temporarily close public access to Dam West Boat Ramp and Recreation Area from sunrise to 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 1 and Friday, May 2. This closure is to accommodate the Rend Lake Get Outdoors Event, which invites 1,500 students and teachers from across Southern Illinois for special outdoor education programs.

  • Old Hickory Beach traffic pattern changes May 1

    OLD HICKORY, Tenn. (April 25, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is implementing a new traffic plan beginning May 1 for the Old Hickory Beach Day Use Area at Old Hickory Lake. The park staff plans to use a new fee both location and roundabout to better manage traffic flow at the intersection of Burnett Road and the beach and shelter area.

  • Dispersed overnight camping in Marshall Cove Loop at Wilson Lake discontinuing beginning May 15

    In alignment with established U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation use standards, dispersed overnight camping in Marshall Cove Loop (within Minooka Park) will no longer be permitted beginning May 15, 2025. Marshall Cove will remain open for public recreation access, including to private dock holders and guests. The Wilson Lake project is implementing this necessary change to improve public safety, staff safety and protect environmental resources in the area by referring users to designated campsites.

  • Temporary recreation area closures and service reductions begin May 15 across Kansas City District, USACE

    The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa beginning May 15, 2025. USACE is currently managing seasonal staffing and resource limitations that affect its ability to safely open and maintain all recreation sites at normal levels of service. These temporary adjustments are being made at all 18 Kansas City District lakes to ensure visitor safety, protect environmental resources and sustain critical hydropower and dam operations.