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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events. — USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is extending the comment period on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines to Aug. 31, 2024. The guidelines were developed with stakeholder input under the National Levee Safety Program and released for public review on...'

7/19/2024
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USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

July 19, 2024

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17 Aug 2012
Corps signs cooperative agreement with non-profit group for Thurmond Lake campground operations
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District has signed a cooperative agreement with Outdoor Recreation and Outreach Inc. (OR&O) for the daily operations of five campgrounds at J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake in Clarks Hill, S.C.

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2 Dec 2020
USACE Vicksburg District launches new payment system for fee collection at Lake Ouachita campground
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has launched a new electronic payment system for fee collection and reservations at Twin Creek Campground at Lake Ouachita.
5 Aug 2020
Corps closes Indian Creek Swim Beach until further notice
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Beaver Project Office has closed the swim beach at Indian Creek located on Beaver Lake near Rogers, Arkansas, until further notice. The temporary closure is the result of higher than acceptable E-Coli levels that were found during routine testing conducted by the Arkansas Department of Health.
13 Jul 2020
Vicksburg District to continue online reservation system into winter at Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana campgrounds
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will continue to use the online reservation system Oct. 1 through Feb. 28, 2021 for campgrounds at its projects in Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana.
14 May 2020
Corps of Engineers announce phased reopening of campgrounds
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District is planning a phased reopening of campsites and recreation areas closed due to COVID-19, to begin immediately. The decision to reopen each recreation area is based largely on the safety of the staff and visitors. Each lake is going through a conditions-based assessment to verify all staff can return to work safely and will have the proper personal protection equipment available. In addition, they are confirming the availability of contractors and staff who help operate and maintain the recreation areas and implementing operational changes to address COVID-19 concerns in campgrounds.
8 May 2020
Army Corps-managed campgrounds to remain closed until further notice in response to COVID-19
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District-managed campgrounds will remain closed through at
24 Apr 2020
Corps’ Kansas City District campsite and shelter reservation closures extended through 1 June
Due to the ongoing concerns related to the spread of COVID-19, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District has extended its recreation area closures through June 1, 2020.
24 Mar 2020
20-016 Dworshak Dam postpones opening campgrounds
AHSAHKA, Idaho – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Dworshak Dam Ranger staff announces that Dent Acres campground, as well as Canyon Creek and Dam View campgrounds will not open for the season in April as planned. Due to minimum staffing and for visitor safety during this COVID-19 outbreak, Dworshak staff has been directed to postpone opening the campgrounds until a later date. At this time, we cannot give a specific date when the campgrounds will open.
23 Mar 2020
Corps of Engineers modifying operations at recreation areas due to COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District has closed all visitor centers, beaches and project offices to the public to protect against the further spread of COVID-19.
6 Feb 2020
Ivan's Campground site reservations now available
Campers: Ivan's Campground site reservations are now available for the 2020 season! Reservations are required for all campsites in Ivans Campground and can be made at any time prior to occupying a site. To check for site availability or to make a reservation, please visit www.recreation.gov or by calling toll free at 1-877-444-6777.