28 Apr 2015

Corps closes Tionesta Outflow areas for Rock Slide remediation project

  TIONESTA LAKE –The Outflow Right Bank fishing area parking lot and the adjacent Outflow Area will

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.

13 Mar 2015

Corps to close boat ramps at W.P. Franklin Recreation Areas for repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District will temporarily close two boat ramps on the Caloosahatchee River at the W.P Franklin Lock and Dam near Alva, Florida, for repairs.

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

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.

15 Dec 2014

Meldahl Recreation Facilities Temporary Fishing Access Reopens

Huntington, W.Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntington District announces the reopening of a temporary fishing access at the recreation area downstream of the Meldahl Locks and Dam on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River.

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

21 Oct 2014

Hunters, fishermen and boaters – be cautious of cold water

Autumn is a time when many hunters and anglers take to the woods or lake for a day of hunting or fishing. Very few consider that they may not return from their outing because of drowning or succumbing to hypothermia. The fact is that drowning is a leading cause of death among outdoorsmen and unexpectedly finding yourself in cold water can bring on hypothermia much faster than one might think.

10 Oct 2014

Stonewall Jackson partner for annual hunting and fishing day

Approximately 13,000 hunting and fishing enthusiasts converged on the grounds of Army Corps of

27 Sep 2014

National Hunting & Fishing Day

Approximately 13,000 hunting and fishing enthusiasts converged on the grounds of the Stonewall Resort State Park on Sept. 27 and 28, 2014, for the 18th annual National Hunting and Fishing Days Celebrations. The event was made possible by a partnership between Stonewall Jackson and Burnsville Lakes and is sponsored by the West Virginia Wildlife Federation and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources.