29 Aug 2013

Corps hosts open house to discuss Starved Rock Pool Critical Restoration Project

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (Aug. 29) – The public is invited to attend an open house at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, 950 N 27TH Road, Ottawa, Ill., on Sept. 4 between 5 and 7 p.m. The open house is an opportunity to discuss the draft report findings for the Critical Restoration Project to restore waterfowl habitat in the lower Starved Rock Pool.

28 Aug 2013

Davenport recreational trail opening soon

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (Aug. 28) – The City of Davenport’s Riverfront Trail alongside the Iowa American Water Company’s East River Station Treatment Plant will not reopen to public access for the Labor Day weekend due to the ongoing construction work required to complete the trail and its surroundings.

23 Aug 2013

MRES awards contract for bike trail extension near Red Rock Dam

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – In conjunction with its plans to build a hydroelectric facility at the Red Rock Dam in Marion County, Iowa, the Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) Board of Directors approved a contract for construction of a 7,000-foot extension of the Volksweg Bike Trail near the dam.

13 Aug 2013

Mississippi River Project Photo Contest Deadline Approaching

Thomson, IL - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project’s 22nd Annual Photo Contest deadline is quickly approaching. Photo submissions should be turned in by August 23, at 4:00 p.m., to the Thomson Ranger Office.

13 Aug 2013

CAMPER CRAFT SHOW AT THOMSON CAUSEWAY RECREATION AREA

Thomson, IL - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project will hold the Annual Camper Craft Show on Saturday, September 07, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Thomson Causeway Day Use Picnic Shelter. The craft show is a special event designed to complement the natural environment of the Mississippi River with handmade crafts that campers have skillfully created.

8 Aug 2013

Mississippi River Commission holds public meeting in Dubuque aboard MV Mississippi

ROCK ISLAND, Ill. (Aug. 6) – The Corps of Engineers is hosting a public meeting aboard the Motor Vessel (MV) Mississippi on Aug. 13 at 1 p.m. at the River’s Edge Plaza in Dubuque, Iowa. The public meeting is held as part of the Mississippi River Commission’s Low Water Inspection trip that runs Aug. 12-16. The MRC conducts the annual trip to inspect Corps of Engineers projects along the Upper Mississippi River.

2 Aug 2013

24th Annual Shady Creek Camper’s Outdoor Craft Show

Muscatine, IA-The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi River Project is pleased to invite the general public to attend the 24th Annual Camper's Outdoor Craft Show to be held at the Shady Creek Recreation Area picnic shelter on Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm.

2 Aug 2013

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.

2 Aug 2013

Schedule for 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.