6 Nov 2019

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.

5 Nov 2019

Coralville Lake to Host Veterans Trail Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Friends of Coralville Lake, and the Veterans Trail Commission Board invite the public to a ribbon cutting ceremony at noon on Nov. 11 celebrating the grand reopening of the newly remodeled Veterans Trail. The ceremony will be held near the entrance of the Veterans Trail, across the street from Coralville Lake’s Administration Office located at 2850 Prairie Du Chien Rd NE, Iowa City, Iowa.

4 Nov 2019

Corps to Host Open House for Lower Pool 13 Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and Illinois Department of Natural Resources is hosting a public open house, November 14, to discuss plans for ecosystem restoration in the lower portion of Mississippi River Pool 13. The public open house is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. at the Clinton County Administration Building at 1900 N. 3rd St. in Clinton, Iowa.

26 Sep 2019

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers identifies short-term natural disaster recovery activities funded by the Additional Supplemental Appropriations Disaster Relief Act, 2019

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today work that will be accomplished with the Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies, Operation and Maintenance, and Mississippi River and Tributaries account funding provided for emergency recovery efforts in the Additional Supplemental Appropriations Disaster Relief Act, 2019, Public Law 116-20. The act was signed into law, June 6, 2019.

26 Sep 2019

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers identifies short-term natural disaster recovery activities funded by the Additional Supplemental Appropriations Disaster Relief Act, 2019

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today work that it will accomplish with Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies, Operation and Maintenance, and Mississippi River and Tributaries account funding provided for emergency recovery efforts in the Additional Supplemental Appropriations Disaster Relief Act, 2019, Public Law 116-20. The act was signed into law June 6, 2019.

19 Sep 2019

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28.

17 Sep 2019

Saylorville Lake: Big Creek State Park Road Closure

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20 Aug 2019

Lane Restriction on Coralville Dam

IOWA CITY, Iowa – On Monday, Aug. 26, the portion of Prairie Du Chien Road NE that crosses Coralville Dam will be restricted to one lane from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. due to construction inside the control structure on the dam. Drivers are encouraged to use alternative routes or expect delays.

29 Jul 2019

Auxiliary Lock Temporarily Closed at Lock 15

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project will temporarily close the auxiliary lock at Locks and Dam 15 in Rock Island, Illinois, August 1-5.

26 Jun 2019

Auxiliary Lock Opens for Season at Lock 14

PLEASANT VALLEY, Iowa – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project will be opening the Auxiliary Lock located at Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, for recreational boating traffic starting June 28. The lock will be open for use Fridays from 4-10 p.m., Saturdays Noon-10 p.m., and Sundays Noon-10 p.m. The lock is anticipated to remain open on weekends until Sept. 2