Rock Island District Public Notices

Special Public Notice for the Nationwide Permit Reissuance and Regional Conditions for the State of Missouri

Press Operations — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:21:00 GMT

On January 8, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published a final rule in the Federal Register (91 FR 768) announcing the reissuance of 56 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and issuance of 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.

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

Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (CEMVR-RD-2025-0999)

Press Operations — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 06:01:00 GMT

Rock Island District proposes to re-authorize a regional permit for dredging projects and/or maintenance dredging (channels and basins) for certain navigation-related dredging projects using either mechanical or hydraulic methods within Section 10 Waterways.

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.

Nationwide Permits Reissuance Request for Comments - Iowa

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:00:00 GMT

On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) published in the Federal Register its proposal to reissue 56 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and issue one new NWP. One NWP is not proposed for reissuance.

Nationwide Permits Reissuance Request for Comments - Illinois

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:00:00 GMT

Kansas City District - State of Missouri - Nationwide Permits Reissuance - Request for Comments

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:33:00 GMT

On June 18, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers published in the Federal Register its proposal to reissue 56 existing nationwide permits (NWPs) and issue one new NWP. One NWP is not proposed for reissuance. Missouri is covered by five Corps Districts (Kansas City, St. Louis, Little Rock, Memphis and Rock Island). The KCD, as the lead district for Missouri, and in coordination with the other four Districts, is seeking comments on the proposed regional conditions and seeking comments on the need for additional regional conditions to help ensure that the adverse environmental effects of activities authorized by the proposed NWPs are no more than minimal, individually and cumulatively.

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

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 Liverpool Side Channel Ecosystem Restoration Project, La Grange Pool, Illinois River Miles 124 – 130, Mason County, Illinois, dated, May 2025.

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

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 Sabula Lakes Ecosystem Restoration Project, Pool 13, Upper Mississippi River Miles 535.0 – 536.0, Jackson County, Iowa, dated May 2025.

Dredged Material Placement, Mississippi River 9-foot Navigation Channel, Pool 11, River Miles 603–611

Press Operations — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:10:00 GMT

Sand shoals developed in the Federal Navigation Channel (FNC) downstream of the Village of Cassville, Wisconsin, near RM 604 to 605, in Pool 11 of the UMR. If the sand shoals become too large, they pose safety concerns and could block the FNC from passage altogether. Due to the current size, these sand shoals are proposed for dredging. The area evaluated for identification of additional placement sites is approximately RM 603 to 611.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CEMVR-OD-P-2014-0799)

Press Operations — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:47:02 GMT

The Illinois Waterway (IWW) Channel Navigation Project (Project) is located between river miles (RM) 78.9 and 290.7, located entirely within the State of Illinois (IL). Dredging is required at numerous, and often unpredictable locations in this reach.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (CEMVR-OD-P-2014-1163, 1164, 1165, 1166)

Press Operations — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 14:43:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Rock Island District (District) proposed project, dredge material placement, is located on the Upper Mississippi River between river miles (RM) 300 and 614 within the states of Missouri (MO), Illinois (IL), Iowa (IA), and Wisconsin (WI). Dredging and material placement is required at numerous locations in this reach of the river.

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.