29 Apr 2015

Black Butte Lake is ready for you!

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District’s Black Butte Lake near Orland has plenty of water and everything is open and ready for the spring and summer recreation season.

22 Apr 2015

Life Jacket is your best ‘security blanket’ when boating

“Did you know most car accidents occur within five miles of your home? That's why I moved!” Comedian Jay Leno used this joke in one of his opening monologues several years ago. Since then, I've gotten a lot of mileage out of it. The trouble is accidents are no laughing matter and they usually happen when you least expect it.

25 Mar 2015

Corps to change hours on Okeechobee Waterway locks

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will change the operating hours at the five locks on the Okeechobee Waterway at the beginning of April. The new operating hours at each of the five locks are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week, with last lock through starting at 4:30 p.m.

27 Feb 2015

Corps of Engineers Seeks Volunteers for Placement of Fish Structure at Mark Twain Lake

Mark Twain Lake - Many Christmas trees have been collected during the annual Christmas tree

26 Feb 2015

Two western Skiatook boat ramps to temporarily close

The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the temporary closure of two boat ramps and the placement of new buoys on the west end of Skiatook Lake at Twin Points and Hominy Landing recreation areas due to low water levels brought on by the continuing drought.

9 Jan 2015

Boaters can navigate to Corps of Engineers booth for lake info

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Boating enthusiasts attending the 29th annual Nashville Boat & Sportshow at Music City Center are encouraged to navigate to the Corps of Engineers booth to get important information about local lakes before embarking on the water this recreation season.

3 Dec 2014

Water Safety is a Year Round Concern

PITTSBURGH, Pa — Public safety is the number-one priority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

3 Dec 2014

NR 14-035: Warm up to these safety tips as frigid water chills and kills

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2014) — Public safety is the number-one priority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, and the Corps of Engineers urges everyone to practice boating and water safety this winter because frigid water chills and kills.

3 Dec 2014

Warm up to these safety tips as frigid water chills and kills

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 3, 2014) — Public safety is the number-one priority of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, and the Corps of Engineers urges everyone to practice boating and water safety this winter because frigid water chills and kills.

30 Oct 2014

Army Corps of Engineers waives day-use fees at recreation areas on Veterans Day

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will waive day-use fees for veterans,