• Lock and Dam #18 Recreation Area Closing

    Gladstone, IL - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project announces the Lock and Dam #18 Recreation Area closure from December 18th through March 4th for downstream lock bulkhead slots installation.
  • "National Water Trail" Designation for Lake Red Rock

    The Red Rock Trail at Lake Red Rock, Knoxville, Iowa, has officially been designated as a National Water Trail by the National Park Service. Joining the Red Rock Trail is The Island Loop Route Water Trail in Michigan and The Missouri National Recreation River Water Trail that flows through South Dakota, Nebraska and Iowa. These three trails join 11 previously dedicated water trails across the country.
  • Lock and Dam 22 Boat Ramp to be Closed

    Saverton, MO - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mississippi River Project announces that Lock and Dam 22 boat ramp and parking lot will be closed to the public from December 2, 2013 through March 14, 2014 due to major construction to Lock 22.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts ribbon cutting ceremony

    ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (Oct. 21) – The public and media are invited to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the substantial completion of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers flood risk management project protecting the Davenport, Iowa, Iowa American Water Treatment Plant in Davenport, Iowa. The ceremony, hosted by the Corps’ Rock Island District, takes place Oct. 24 at 9:30 a.m. on the grounds of the water treatment plant which is located near the intersection of Mound Street and River Drive, across from the East Village of Davenport.
  • Halloween Trick-or-Treat in the Park

    Thomson, IL-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project will be hosting the annual Trick-or-Treat in the Park on Saturday, October 19th, from 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. at the Thomson Causeway Recreation Area.
  • Bicycle Tour of Historic Arsenal Island

    Rock Island, IL-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project announces that the Visitor Center at Locks and Dam #15 is inviting guests to a bicycle tour of historic Arsenal Island.
  • Historic Clock Tower Tour

    Rock Island, IL-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project announces that the Visitor Center at Locks and Dam #15 is inviting guests to come participate in a Historic Clock Tower Tour. Relive the early days of the Rock Island Arsenal as you climb your way up the historic corridor of the Clock Tower Building which has been a Quad Cities landmark for over 100 years!
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers returns to full operations

    ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (Oct. 17) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has returned to full operations today following the passing of the continuing resolution by Congress.
  • Shutdown Over: Lake Red Rock Reopens For Business

    Lake Red Rock's federally managed parks reopened today for visitors. Due to the late season, Howell Station is the only Corps-managed campground currently open with facilities (it will be open until October 28). For more information, contact the Corps office at Phone (641) 828-7522 or (641) 628-8690.
  • Mississippi River Environmental Management Program Pool 9

    LANSING, Iowa-- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, and many federal, state and local partners, are working together to restore habitat along the Mississippi River.