7 Sep 2018

Saylorville Lake Water on the Rise

JOHNSTON, Iowa - Just as the lake level reached normal conservation pool, recent rain has caused Saylorville Lake water levels to rise. Due to forecasted water elevations, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have closed the following areas: Cherry Glen Lower Boat Ramp, Oak Grove Beach Access, NW Jester Park Drive and Control Tower Road. These areas will be closed until lake levels subside and they can be cleaned up and brought back into service. Check current boat ramp availability by calling 515-509-2015, then 30#.

27 Jul 2018

Corps to Host Several Public Open House Events for Des Moines River Basin Master Reservoir Regulation Manual Update

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District is hosting four public open house events to

10 Jul 2018

Corps to Host Public Meeting to Discuss Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement near Keithsburg, Illinois

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, is hosting a public meeting and open house July 16 to discuss plans for ecosystem restoration at the Keithsburg Division of Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge. The event is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. at the New Boston Community Center located at 502 Main St., New Boston, Illinois.

3 Jul 2018

Saylorville Lake Closes Additional Areas Due to High Lake Levels and Releases - July 3, 2018

Due to high lake levels and releases, several Saylorville Lake facilities are closed. NW 78th Avenue

23 Jun 2018

Saylorville Lake Closures

Due to recent heavy rains, lake levels at Saylorville Lake are rising rapidly.   Lakeview Main and

21 Jun 2018

Corps Seeking Public Review and Comments Regarding Rehabilitation and Enhancement near Keithsburg, Illinois

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, is seeking public review and comment regarding a habitat restoration and enhancement project at the Keithsburg Division of Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge, near Keithsburg, Illinois.

14 Jun 2018

Saylorville Lake Outflows will Affect Des Moines River Levels

The water level at Saylorville Lake has been receding after spring and early summer rainfall in the

10 May 2018

Saylorville Lake Closures and Debris Warning

Saylorville Lake Closures and Debris WarningRecent rainfall and previous snowmelt in the Des Moines

13 Mar 2018

Corps to Host Open House to Discuss Steamboat Island Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, is hosting a public open house March 26 to discuss plans for ecosystem restoration in Mississippi River Pool 14 near Steamboat Island. The public open house is scheduled from 4-6 p.m. at the Mississippi River Eco Tourism Center in Rock Creek Park at 3942 291st St. Camanche, Iowa.

29 Sep 2017

Rice Lake ribbon cutting celebrates habitat restoration project completion

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, in cooperation with its partners at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, is hosting a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Rice Lake Habitat Rehabilitation and Enhancement Project Thursday, Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m.