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  • Senior Passes SOLD OUT at Saylorville Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Saylorville Lake has sold out of the America the Beautiful $10

  • REMINDER: Fireworks prohibited on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property

    ROCK ISLAND, Illinois - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, reminds everyone that possession of explosives or explosive devices of any kind, including fireworks and other pyrotechnics, on U.S. Army Corps of Engineers property is prohibited. This prohibition applies to all recreation areas at Saylorville Lake, Lake Red Rock and Coralville Lake as well as Corps of Engineers locations along the Illinois Waterway and Mississippi River.

  • While Enjoying America’s Waterways Play It Safe

    ROCK ISLAND, Ill. — Before you head out for a day on or near the water, the U.S. Army Corps of

  • Corps Temporarily Modifies Saylorville and Red Rock Reservoir Water Releases

    ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, initiated a temporary modification to outflows today at Saylorville and Red Rock reservoirs to preserve flood storage capacity. This also allows the Corps to identify any unknown impacts as it evaluates the modification as a permanent change to the reservoirs’ water control plans.

  • Corps Invites Public Comment on Des Moines River Water Control Plan Update

    ROCK ISLAND, Illinois - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District is in the process of updating the Des Moines River Regulation Manual and is inviting public comment through March 31 from anyone wishing to provide input. A copy of the current manual and a link to a video presentation, used by the Rock Island District during public scoping meetings, can be found at https://go.usa.gov/xXqmx. The video and website provide detailed information about proposed updates to the Des Moines River Water Control Plan that includes the Water Control Manuals for Saylorville Lake and Lake Red Rock.

  • Saylorville Lake Eagle Watch

    Come watch the eagles soar around Saylorville Lake! Sunday, February 26, 2017 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. Driving Tour Viewing locations around Saylorville Lake

  • Corps to Host Several Public Open House Events for Des Moines River Water Control Plan Update

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District is hosting four public open house events to seek input on updating the Des Moines River Regulation Manual which includes the Water Control Manual for Saylorville Lake and Red Rock Lake. Proposed updates to the Manual will be discussed during the meetings and District staff will be on hand to answer questions and discuss comments, questions and/or concerns regarding the Water Control Plan update.

  • Corps Temporarily Modifies Saylorville and Red Rock Reservoir Water Releases

    ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, initiated a temporary modification to outflows today at Saylorville and Red Rock reservoirs to preserve flood storage capacity. This also allows the Corps to identify any unknown impacts as it evaluates the modification as a permanent change to the reservoirs’ water control plans.

  • Enjoy America’s Waterways, Play It Safe and Return Home Alive

    ROCK ISLAND, IL — Before heading out for a day on or near the water, the U.S. Army Corps of

  • Saylorville Lake Earth Day Celebration

    Saturday, April 23, 2016 12pm – 4:00 pm Saylorville Lake Visitor Center FREE Celebrate the 46th Anniversary of Earth Day with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Saylorville Lake. Help clean up the environment and preserve the natural beauty at Saylorville Lake. Volunteers can meet a Park Ranger at the Visitor Center where they will provide gloves, trash bags and get you started on your project.