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  • Mississippi Mud Art To Be Presented at Fisherman's Corner Recreation Area

    Hampton, IL-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project is inviting guests to a campground program on Mississippi Mud Art. Join local artist Frank Ross as he demonstrates how to take Mississippi mud and turn it into a beautiful work of art.

  • Unified Command warns boaters of safety measures on Illinois River near Marseilles Dam (Unified Command News Release)

    MARSEILLES, Ill. (May 24) – The Coast Guard is reminding recreational boaters that a No Wake Zone is in place on the Illinois River near the Marseilles Dam and the ongoing salvage and dive operations. The No Wake Zone encompasses the area from the mouth of the canal near the Marseilles Dam and extends about 600 yards upstream.

  • Volunteer Needed at Corps of Engineers Park

    Muscatine, IA-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi River Project is looking for a fulltime Volunteer Campground Host at Blanchard Island Recreation Area. The Volunteer Campground Host position runs from May 15, 2013 through October 15, 2013.

  • Nature Backpacks in Corps Parks

    Rock Island, IL-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project has created a Nature Backpack Program in an effort to provide an opportunity to encourage children to learn more about the natural world.

  • Campground Programs at Corps of Engineers Parks

    Muscatine, IA-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project invites campers and the visiting public to attend campground programs held at Clark’s Ferry and Shady Creek Recreation Areas. Throughout the summer, from Memorial Day to Labor Day, presenters will cover a host of topics for all to enjoy.

  • Lock and Dam #16 Tours

    Muscatine, IA-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project invites the public to enjoy a tour of Lock and Dam #16. Every Sunday from May 26, 2013 through September 1, 2013 at 2:00 PM, weather permitting, tours of Locks and Dam #16 will be conducted for the public.

  • Wearing your life jacket can save your life

    ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (May 20) – This year during National Safe Boating Week (May 18-24), and throughout the boating season, the Rock Island District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages safe and responsible boating, including the practice of always wearing a life jacket, and being alert and aware while on the water. Safe boating saves lives - for this year’s National Safe Boating Week and throughout the boating season remember to “Wear It!”

  • Wood Whittling To Be Presented at Fisherman's Corner Campground

    Hampton, IL-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project is inviting guests to come experience a campground program on Wood Whittling. Join Berry Williams as he shares his knowledge of whittling using little more than a pocket knife and a piece of wood.

  • Free Tours of Locks and Dam # 15

    Rock Island, IL-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project announces they will be offering free tours of Locks and Dam #15 starting this Memorial Day weekend on Saturday, Sunday and Monday at 11:00am and 2:00pm each day.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hosts public meeting on repairs to Marseilles Dam

    ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (May 17) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will host a public meeting May 21 to discuss ongoing repairs at the Marseilles Dam and flood risk mitigation for the Marseilles community.