Home / Media / News / NewsSearch
Results:
Tag: water safety
Clear

  • Aquafest to be held at Dam West Beach at Lake Shelbyville

    Lake Shelbyville – Aquafest at Dam West Beach is no ordinary day at the beach! The Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting Aquafest for Saturday, August 2 from noon to 4:00 p.m. Children and adults of ages all are welcome to attend.

  • Wappapello Lake Water Safety Success Story

    Park Ranger John Daves assisted two individuals who were having trouble in the water at Wappapello Lake, July 12. Park Ranger John Daves heard a yell for help and spotted two individuals struggling in the water at Wappapello Lake. Daves immediately ran toward the beach and instructed other swimmers in the area to throw something that floats to the individuals in trouble as he controlled a crowd of people who wanted to go in and help.

  • Corps urges safety for holiday weekend at area lakes

    The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July holiday. If your plans include a trip to a Corps lake, we encourage you to remember these boating and water safety tips.

  • USACE Galveston District urges safety over July 4th holiday; flexes lock, floodgate schedule

    GALVESTON, Texas (July 2, 2014) – As the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District prepares for a busy 4th of July (a holiday known for drinking and boating and deadly accidents), the district urges the public to put safety first and become water aware when participating in water-related recreational activities.

  • Corps water safety volunteers save lives

    This is the first year Bill and Jamie Wagner have volunteered in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ water safety program, but they put on a show that leaves a lasting impression.

  • NR-14-019: Old Hickory Lock navigation info provided for Independence Day

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 27, 2014) — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is reminding all boaters that the operating hours at Old Hickory Lock on Independence Day is from 6 a.m. July 4 till 2 a.m. July 5.

  • Corps of Engineers hopes everyone has a safe holiday, urges water safety

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is urging everyone to be safe if they must be on the water during the upcoming holiday week, especially as river and lake levels remain high due to recent rain events.

  • Corps and partners promote safety

    FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Belton Lake staff and

  • District partners with HSPS to promote safety on the water during 4th of July

    GALVESTON, Texas (June 24, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District partnered with the Houston Sail and Power Squadron (a unit of the United States Power Squadrons) to provide recreational boaters with free vessel safety examinations July 4-5 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Trinity River Island Recreation Area (also known as the Wallisville Lake Project Boat Ramp) in Wallisville, Texas.

  • Heightened BUI enforcement during Operation Dry Water at Englebright Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Englebright Lake will be participating in Operation Dry Water June 27-29, as part of a nationally coordinated effort to reduce the number of accidents and deaths related to boating under the influence.