Rock Island District News Releases

Temporary Boat Ramp Closures at Saylorville Lake

Press Operations — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 15:06:33 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces temporary closures of two Saylorville Lake boat ramps during ongoing construction projects.

USACE Rock Island District awards first construction contract for Brandon Road Interbasin Project

Press Operations — Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:08:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, awarded the first construction contract for the Brandon Road Interbasin Project on November 27. The $15.5 million contract was awarded to Miami Marine Services for site preparation and riverbed rock removal for the engineered channel. Miami Marine will partner with Michels Construction, Inc. of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for completion of this contract.

Public Input Sought on a DRAFT Supplemental Environmental Assessment for the LaGrange Lock and Dam 1200’ Lock Project

Press Operations — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:32:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, completed a DRAFT Supplemental Environmental Assessment for the LaGrange Lock and Dam 1,200-foot Lock project and is now seeking public review. The District is interested in public review and comments regarding the project analysis and outcomes.

Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, to receive $1.2B in FY22 through Infrastructure Funding Law

Press Operations — Thu, 20 Jan 2022 15:29:00 GMT

The U.S. Army has announced the Civil Works studies, projects and programs that the Corps would implement in Fiscal Year 2022 with the $22.81 billion in supplemental funding provided in two recently enacted laws — the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act; and the 2022 Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.