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  • 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.

  • Think safety over Fourth of July holiday: Corps emphasizes water safety at federal recreation areas during the holiday weekend, summer months

    As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches, people will be recreating near or in the water in New England. Now is the time to think about water safety and boating safety.

  • Bobber the Water Safety Dog

    Bobber the Water Safety Dog was one of the star attractions at the Folk Festival Parade in Glenville, W.Va. on June 21. Joining in the fun were (from left) Burnsville Lake Park Rangers Dylan Johnson, volunteers Sinney Nethkin and Peggy Dawson (Bobber) and Park Ranger Brittany Robinson.

  • COCHITI LAKE SWIM BEACH REOPENS

    The swim beach at Cochiti Lake will re-open Saturday, June 7, 2014, after being closed for construction purposes.

  • Corps biologists help junior gardners grow

    FRANKLIN, Tenn. (June 4, 2013) – Several Corps employees shared their expertise today with kids participating in the 2014 Williamson County Junior Gardener Camp at the Agricultural Exposition Park.

  • Corps encourages boaters and swimmers: wear life jackets, watch for low-water hazards

    This Memorial Day, before you head out for an adventure on or near the water, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages you to make sure you have properly-fitting life jackets for everyone and that you please wear them. Also be aware of lower water levels in your favorite lakes – don’t assume it’s just like previous years.

  • Don't be a statistic Memorial Day Weekend

    KANSAS CITY, Mo.,— Memorial Day Weekend marks the first three day weekend of the summer, as well as one of the busiest weekends of the year at area lakes. Whether you are planning a day trip to the lake or making reservations to stay at a campsite over night, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kansas City District wants visitors to be safe and not a statistic.

  • District stresses water safety; flexes lock operations for recreational boaters

    GALVESTON, Texas (May 23, 2014) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District is gearing up for a busy Memorial Day holiday along the Texas coast by stressing water safety awareness to all those who will enjoy outdoor activities this extended weekend. The arrival of the Memorial Day holiday weekend will bring an increased level of outdoor activities throughout Texas, especially with outdoor recreation involving water activities at public beaches, in swimming pools, while boating and engaging in other aquatic-related activities.

  • Corps of Engineers asks everyone to practice smart water safety over Memorial Day weekend

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching and many families will be heading to a lake, river or swimming pool. We hope that everyone enjoys all different types of water activities but also remind everyone to be safe while doing so.