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  • Locks and Dam 14 Auxiliary Lock to Open for Tugfest Weekend

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the auxiliary lock at Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, will be open for public use from 4 p.m. to midnight, Friday, August 14 and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, August 15, to assist boaters traveling to and from Tugfest.

  • Cochiti Lake and Tetilla Peak boat ramps to be temporarily closed to the public to aid wildfire suppression efforts

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff at Cochiti Lake announced June 25, 2026, that the Cochiti and Tetilla Peak boat ramps at Cochiti Lake will be temporarily closed effective at noon on June 25, 2026. Water from the lake will be collected by aircraft to aid in wildfire suppression efforts of the McCauley Springs Fire in the nearby Jemez Mountains.

  • Stay alert on Corps lakes and rivers this summer

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 21, 2026) – As summer recreation kicks off over the Memorial Day weekend across the Cumberland River Basin, officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District are urging visitors to wear life jackets and stay safe recreating on the region’s lakes and rivers.

  • Dale Hollow Lake recertifies ‘Clean Marinas’

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May. 20, 2026) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that officials recertified Willow Grove Resort & Marina and Sunset Marina and Resort as “Clean Marinas” last week at Dale Hollow Lake.

  • Nashville District employees don life jackets for public safety campaign

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (May 15, 2026) – As summer approaches, the vibrant reservoirs and waterways of the Cumberland River Basin are drawing boaters, anglers, and water sports enthusiasts back to the water. In anticipation of the peak recreation season, park rangers and water safety officials are emphasizing the critical importance of public safety and personal responsibility at all Corps projects.

  • Locks and Dam 14 Auxiliary Lock to Remain Closed for Summer

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the auxiliary lock at Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, will remain closed during the 2026 summer season. Recreational boaters will have access to the main lock chamber to navigate between pools.  

  • Adventure awaits as camping season returns to Cumberland River Basin

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 13, 2026) – As spring warms the Southeast, the Cumberland River Basin is officially open for adventure. Known as one of the region’s premier outdoor destinations, the basin invites travelers to trade screen time for sunshine across a sprawling network of more than 20,000 miles of scenic rivers and streams.

  • Nashville District employees receive Star of Life Awards

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 6, 2026) – In a ceremony marked by gratitude and somber reflection, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District commander presented "Star of Life" awards yesterday to seven employees whose quick thinking and decisive actions saved lives at three Cumberland River dams in 2025.

  • Rio Rancho Fire Rescue to hold boat training at Cochiti Lake

    Rio Rancho Fire and Rescue will be conducting on-the-water boat training at Cochiti Lake, N.M., March 11-13, 2026. While much of the training involves slower maneuvers, RRFR will also be conducting high speed maneuvers that will break the “no-wake” rule for Cochiti Lake.

  • Corps begins expanded navigation lock times for recreational boaters

    Beginning today, recreational boaters navigating the three lower Columbia River dams—Bonneville, The Dalles, and John Day— will have expanded access to pass through the navigation locks.