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1 Jul 2026
USACE reminds everyone to be water safe this Independence Day weekend
As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day with festivities, family gatherings and outdoor activities, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, is urging everyone to prioritize water safety while enjoying the region’s lakes and rivers.
30 Jun 2026
Corps of Engineers opens Lock and Dam 4 for an open house
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting an open house at its Mississippi River Lock and Dam 4 in Alma, Wisconsin, on July 25.
30 Jun 2026
Corps of Engineers opens Lock and Dam 2 for an open house
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting an open house at the Mississippi River Lock and Dam 2 in Hastings, Minnesota, July 18.
29 Jun 2026
Corps of Engineers encourages safety for a fun July 4 weekend
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, encourages safe practices on our recreation sites this July 4 weekend. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of picnicking, camping, fishing, boating and swimming opportunities at the district’s 49 recreation sites.
29 Jun 2026
Corps of Engineers opens Lock and Dam 6 for an open house
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting an open house at Lock and Dam 6, on the Mississippi River in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, on July 11.
22 Jun 2026
High water, debris prompts closure of multiple swim beaches on Bull Shoals Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is temporarily closing the swim beaches at Lakeview, Oakland and Theodosia campgrounds on Bull Shoals Lake until further notice due to high water and debris.
22 Jun 2026
High water, debris prompts closure of swim beach at Robinson Point Campground
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is temporarily closing the swim beach at Robinson Point Campground on Norfork Lake until further notice due to high water and debris.
11 Jun 2026
Weekend heat spike could prove deadly
The National Weather Service is predicting a spike in temperatures this weekend, with highs in the mid-to-upper 90s along the Interstate 5 corridor. High heat like this often drives people to seek relief in lakes and rivers across the region, which could be deadly if those who swim, boat or fish are not wearing life jackets.
22 May 2026
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages visitors to make water safety a priority this summer
As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure.
22 May 2026
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages visitors to make water safety a priority this summer
As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure. USACE manages more than 400 lake and river projects nationwide and welcomes millions of visitors each year. While those visits create opportunities for recreation and family memories, preventable tragedies still occur on public waters annually, many involving people not wearing life jackets.