17 Jan 2013

Muscatine Bald Eagle Watch 2013

Muscatine, IA - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project invites the public to enjoy a day of eagle viewing. The annual Bald Eagle Watch, a part of the Eagles and Ivories Ragtime Weekend Festival held in Muscatine, Iowa, will take place Saturday, January 26, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

7 Jan 2013

Historic Clock Tower and Eagle Watch Tours

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 participate in Historic Clock Tower and Eagle Watching Tours. Learn about the Historic Clock Tower building as you climb the stairs to the top. Waiting there is a spectacular view of the Mississippi River where you will have the opportunity to see Bald Eagles who visit our area during the cold winter months.

7 Dec 2012

29th Annual Clinton Bald Eagle Watch

Clinton, IA - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mississippi River Project, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Clinton Community College and the Stewards of the Upper Mississippi River Refuge will be hosting the 29th Annual Bald Eagle Watch on Saturday January 5, 2013.

29 Oct 2012

Mississippi River Visitor Center Announces Temporary Closure

Rock Island, IL - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project announces that the Visitor Center at Locks and Dam #15 will be closed Monday, November 5 and Tuesday, November 6 from 9:00am-5:00pm and Wednesday, November 7th from 9:00am-12:30pm.

9 Oct 2012

24th Annual Mississippi River Eco-Meet

Pleasant Valley, IA - October 18thThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Mississippi River Project will

8 Oct 2012

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 City landmark for over 100 years! Waiting at the top is a spectacular view of the Mississippi River.Visitors are invited to join this tour on Saturday October 20th, at 10:00am. The tour will be approximately1½ hours long and be guided by a Visitor Center Park Ranger.

8 Oct 2012

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.This six-mile ride will be held on Saturday, October 13th, from 9:30-11:30am. Historic points of interest include Colonel Davenport’s Home, the old Moline Lock, Arsenal Quarters #1, the Confederate Cemetery, and many more.

30 Sep 2012

Halloween Trick-or-Treat at Thomson Causeway

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 20th, from 4:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. at the Thomson Causeway Recreation Area. Trick-or-Treat in the Park is a fun fall program started several years ago by avid campers looking to celebrate the Halloween season.