Rock Island District Public Notices

Announcing Reissuance of the Nationwide Permits (NWPs), Illinois Regional Conditions, 401 Water Quality Certifications & CZMA

Press Operations — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:01:00 GMT

On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published a final action in the Federal Register (91 FR 768) announcing the reissuance of 56 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and one new NWP, as well as the reissuance of NWP general conditions and definitions with some modifications. These 57 NWPs will go into effect on March 15, 2026, and will expire on March 15, 2031. One NWP was not reissued.

Announcing Reissuance of the Nationwide Permits (NWPs), Iowa Regional Conditions & 401 Water Quality Certifications

Press Operations — Sun, 08 Mar 2026 06:01:00 GMT

Programmatic Agreement regarding USACE Rock Island District Navigation Channel Operations and Maintenance Program

Press Operations — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 14:54:58 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (District) is developing a Programmatic Agreement (PA) in consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officers (SHPOs) of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, and Wisconsin, the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, and Tribes regarding management plan implementation and routine operations and maintenance activities for the 9-foot navigation channel on the portions of the Upper Mississippi River and the Illinois Waterway within the District.

Burlington Island Light, near Burlington, Iowa, Pool 19, Mississippi River, River Miles 398.1-397.2, Des Moines County, Iowa

Press Operations — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 13:39:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (District), requests your review of the Environmental Assessment titled, Burlington Island Light, Near Burlington, Iowa, Pool 19, Mississippi River, River Miles 398.1 – 397.2, Des Moines County, Iowa, dated November 2024. The Rock Island District is interested in your review and comments regarding the alternative analysis and project outcomes.

Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program, Liverpool Side Channel Ecosystem Restoration Project

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 15:24:00 GMT

Public Law 84-99, Sny Island Drainage and Levee District Reach 1, 2023 Flood Event Repair Project

Press Operations — Wed, 28 May 2025 15:23:00 GMT

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (District), requests your review of the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) titled, Public Law 84-99, Sny Island Drainage and Levee District Reach 1, 2023 Flood Event, Mississippi River Miles 306 – 308, Pike County, Illinois (Project) dated May 2025. The District is interested in your review and comments regarding the project analysis and outcomes for this Project to fulfill the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act.

Illinois Waterway Federal Navigation Channel, Dredged Material Management Plan and Integrated Environmental Assessment, River Miles 78.9 to 290.7

Press Operations — Tue, 27 May 2025 20:14:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (District), is soliciting comments on the draft Dredged Material Management Plan with Integrated Environmental Assessment (DMMP-IEA) titled “Illinois Waterway Federal Navigation Channel, River Miles 78.9 to 290.7”. The District is interested in receiving comments from Federal, state, local agencies and officials, and other interested parties.

Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program, Sabula Lakes Ecosystem Restoration Project

Press Operations — Thu, 22 May 2025 13:44:00 GMT

Sheet Pile Wall Construction - Illinois Waterway Project Office

Press Operations — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:17:52 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, proposes to construct a modified diaphragm sheet pile wall along the Shop Building 306 extending through the Marina Way. The project would replace the existing anchored sheet pile wall that is structurally failing.

Lake Red Rock Administration & Visitor Center

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:52:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (District), proposes to demolish the existing 8,000-square-foot Lake Red Rock Administration and Visitor Center and restore the site near Knoxville, IA. The District received funding in the Fiscal Year 2022 Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to design and construct a new administration and visitor center complex, including new access roads, parking, landscaping, electrical, sewer, and water utilities.

Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program, Andalusia Island Complex Ecosystem Restoration Project

Press Operations — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 19:56:06 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is requesting public review of the Project Implementation Report with Integrated Environmental Assessment titled, Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program Andalusia Island Complex Ecosystem Restoration Project, Pool 16, Upper Mississippi River Miles 467.5 – 471.0, Rock Island County, Illinois dated, February 2025. The District is interested in review and comments regarding the project analysis and outcomes for this project to fulfill the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act.

Marais D’Osier Slough Beneficial Use Placement

Press Operations — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:11:00 GMT

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, requests your review of the Environmental Assessment titled, Marais D’Osier Slough Beneficial Use Placement Project dated December 2024. The District is interested in your review and comments regarding the alternative analysis and the preferred alternative for this project to fulfill the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act.

LaGrange Lock and Dam 1200’ Lock, ILLINOIS WATERWAY 9-FOOT NAVIGATION CHANNEL, LAGRANGE POOL, RIVER MILES 80.1 – 80.6

Press Operations — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:31:34 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (District), requests public review of the Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment titled, LaGrange Lock and Dam 1,200 Foot Lock, dated November 2024. The Rock Island District is interested in public review and comments regarding the project analysis and outcomes. The public is invited to submit comments for this project until January 3, 2025.

Hannibal, Missouri Storm Sewer Development, Environmental Infrastructure Assistance Project

Press Operations — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 15:02:22 GMT

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, requests your review of the Environmental Assessment (EA) titled, Hannibal, Missouri Storm Sewer Development, Environmental Infrastructure Assistance Project dated November 2024. The District is interested in your review and comments regarding the alternative analysis and the preferred alternative for this project to fulfill the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. The draft EA is available for public review from November 22 to December 23, 2024.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CEMVR-RD-2024-0037)

Press Operations — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 20:17:33 GMT

The Corps proposes this new Regional Permit 49 (RP), for urban areas, inside city limits, for the enhancement, restoration, and stabilization of urban streams that provide for an ecological lift to the stream and surrounding area.

SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE: Rock Island Regulatory Program

Press Operations — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 17:37:00 GMT

The purpose of this Special Public Notice is to inform the general public that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District Regulatory Division (Rock Island District) is modernizing our public notice notification/distribution procedures. Beginning immediately, we are transitioning from a public notice email notification system to a Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Feed system.

Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program, Upper Mississippi River Mooring Facilities, Pools 11, 14, 16, 21, and 22

Press Operations — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:18:00 GMT

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (District), requests your review of the Supplemental Environmental Assessment (SEA) titled, Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program Upper Mississippi River Mooring Facilities Pools 11, 14, 16, 21, and 22, dated June 2024. The District is interested in your review and comments regarding the alternative analysis and the preferred alternative for this project to fulfill the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act.

Continuing Authorities Program, Lee County, Iowa, Section 204 Project, Pool 19, Upper Mississippi River Miles 375-381

Press Operations — Tue, 11 Jun 2024 15:38:00 GMT

The Lee County, Iowa Continuing Authorities Program (CAP) Section 204 Project (Project) is located near Fort Madison and Montrose, Iowa in Pool 19 of the Upper Mississippi River (UMR). The study area for the Project is located immediately downstream from Fort Madison, IA, in Pool 19 between Upper Mississippi River river miles 375 and 381. The term “Study area” refers to the broad planning area and comprises approximately 2,500 acres (Figure 1, outlined in red) of submerged land owned by the Project Sponsor, Lee County Conservation Board (LCCB), in Montrose, IA. The LCCB’s goal for these lands is to protect them for public use, restore island acreage, and improve habitat within the study area. The project purpose is ecosystem restoration under the authority of CAP Section 204 (Section 204, Water Resources and Development Act of 1992, as amended). The four project-specific objectives include 1) Restore topographic diversity to promote emergent wetland vegetation growth as measured by coverage in acres of wetland plants, 2) Restore bathymetric diversity to promote submerged vegetation growth as measured by coverage in acres of wetland plants, 3) Increase fish overwintering habitat acreage, and 4) Increase aquatic plant diversity.

Pool 12 Floodplain Forest Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project, River Mile 557.0 – 583.0, Upper Mississippi River dated April 2024

Press Operations — Mon, 13 May 2024 20:01:30 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (District), requests your review of the Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment (EA) titled, Pool 12 Floodplain Forest Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project, dated April 2024. The Rock Island District is interested in your review and comments regarding the alternative analysis and project outcomes. The District is also letting the public know how the District plans to meet its environmental compliance requirements. The plan can be found at the following link: https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Environmental-Stewardship/Upper-Mississippi-River-Restoration/Habitat-Restoration/Rock-Island-District/Pool-12-Forestry/

NESP Upper Mississippi River Mooring Facilities

Press Operations — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 16:48:00 GMT

The Corps is seeking public input on the locations, construction, and future barge use of the proposed mooring facilities. Specifically, the Corps is seeking information on existing significant resources or other environmental, historical, and cultural concerns associated with the Project. The Corps will use the public input to help guide Project decision making. To fulfill the National Environmental Policy Act requirements, the Corps will document and address the public input in an environmental assessment (EA). When the draft EA is complete it will be made available for another public input opportunity.