Rock Island District Public Notices

  • Proposed Reissuance of Regional Permit 34 Targeted Water Quality Improvement Constructed/Restored Wetlands In the State of Iowa

    Expiration date: 9/9/2021

    The proposed Regional General Permit (RGP) will authorize work associated with the discharged of dredged and/or fill material into all Waters of the United States, including wetlands, under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District located within the State of Iowa. This permit may be used on tribal lands within the state of Iowa; however, an individual 401 Water Quality Certification must be obtained from the Meskwaki Nation - Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa and the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska in Iowa, as applicable, for the use on tribal lands, prior to authorization.

  • Green Meadow Stormwater Detention (CEMVR-RD-2021-0973)

    Expiration date: 8/20/2021

    This project was originally submitted with the City of Johnston/Ignit Fitness Recreational Complex (MVR-2020-1592) application. As it is a separate and complete project, the project was resubmitted in a new application. The Applicant proposes to construct a regional stormwater detention facility to provide stormwater for the Green Meadow neighborhood and surrounding areas.

  • Mississippi River Project Master Plan with Integrated Environmental Assessment - Upper Mississippi River Watershed Pools 11-22, 9-Foot Channel Navigation Project, Pleasant Valley, Iowa, dated June 2021

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has released for public review, the new Mississippi River Project Master Plan with Integrated Environmental Assessment for Pools 11-22 of the Upper Mississippi River. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the alternative analysis and preferred alternative for this project through August 20. 
  • WFI Holdings, LLC - Umbrella Mitigation Banking Proposal (CEMVR-RD-2021-0418)

    Expiration date: 8/13/2021

    The applicant proposes to establish an Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument that would allow for the future development of both Wetland and Stream Mitigation Banks to generate wetland and stream credits for use by the regulated public to mitigate for unavoidable wetland and stream impacts within the proposed service areas.

  • WFI Holdings, LLC - Umbrella Mitigation Banking Proposal (CEMVR-RD-2021-0417)

    Expiration date: 8/13/2021

    The applicant proposes to establish an Umbrella Mitigation Banking Instrument that would allow for the future development of both Wetland and Stream Mitigation Banks to generate wetland and stream credits for use by the regulated public to mitigate for unavoidable wetland and stream impacts within the proposed service areas.

  • Springfield Supplemental Water Supply Project (CEMVR-OD-P-2016-0095)

    Expiration date: 7/30/2021

    The United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is preparing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to address the proposed Springfield Supplemental Water Supply and Aquatic Recreation Project (previously referred to as the Springfield Supplemental Water Supply Project) in Sangamon County, IL.

  • Proposed Reissuance of Regional Permit 39 Targeted Water Quality Improvement Constructed/Restored Wetlands In the State of Iowa

    Expiration date: 7/21/2021

    The proposed regional general permit (RGP) will authorize work associated with the discharge of dredged and/or fill material into all waters of the United States (WUS), including wetlands, under the jurisdiction of the Rock Island District (District) located within the State of Iowa, excluding tribal lands.

  • Lock and Dam 22 Fish Passage Improvement Project Project Implementation Report With Integrated Supplemental Environmental Assessment, dated May 2021

    The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (District), requests your review of the Environmental Assessment titled, Lock and Dam 22 Fish Passage Improvement Project Project Implementation Report with Integrated Supplemental Environmental Assessment, dated May 2021. The District is interested in your review and comments regarding the alternative analysis and the tentatively selected plan for this project to fulfill the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the alternative analysis and tentatively selected plan for this project through June 16, 2021.
  • Dredged Material Placement, Upper Mississippi River Pool 16, River Miles 475.0-476.6, Linwood Dredge Cut, dated April 2021

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (District), requests your review of the Environmental Assessment (EA) titled, Dredged Material Placement, Upper Mississippi River Pool 16, River Miles 475.0-476.6, Linwood Dredge Cut, dated April 2021. Although the emergency dredging took place in 2019, the District is interested in your review and comments regarding the alternative analysis and project outcomes. The District is also letting the public know how the District met its environmental compliance requirements.
  • Emergency Dredging, Lock and Dam 22 Lower Dredge Cut, Pool 24, River Mile 300.0 – 301.0, Upper Mississippi River, dated May 2021

    The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District (District), requests your review of the Environmental Assessment (EA) titled, Emergency Dredging, Lock and Dam 22 Lower Dredge Cut, Pool 24, River Mile 300.0 – 301.0, Upper Mississippi River, dated May 2021. Although the emergency dredging took place in 2020, the District is interested in your review and comments regarding the alternative analysis and project outcomes. The District is also letting the public know how the District met its environmental compliance requirements. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the alternative analysis and preferred alternative for this project through June 2, 2021.
  • ADM Quincy Facility (CEMVR-RD-2021-0075)

    Expiration date: 4/12/2021

    The purpose of the project is barge dock maintenance dredging (Dock 3). The permittee will perform maintenance dredging activities on the Mississippi River. Approximately 27,000 cubic yards of material will be mechanically removed from 50 feet long by 20 feet wide or 0.02 acre dredging area, to a dredging water depth of 15 feet at flat pool.

  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (CEMVR-OD-P-2021-0367)

    Expiration date: 4/16/2021

    The applicant proposes to maintenance dredge the existing abandon quarry pit access channel in Nauvoo, Illinois.

  • ADM Grain Company (CEMVR-RD-2020-1555)

    Expiration date: 4/4/2021

    The applicant proposes to renew their Department of the Army permit number CEMVR-OD-P-2011-1198 to perform maintenance dredging activities. The purpose of the project is to provide adequate depths for barge loading access at the facility at 280 S. Calhoun St., Morris, IL. An area 500 feet long by 30 feet wide will be mechanically dredged to a depth of 12 to 15 feet.

  • Marquis Land Holdings, LLC (CEMVR-RD-2020-1521)

    Expiration date: 4/9/2021

    Marquis Land Holdings, LLC seeks authorization to construct a new barge dock along the east bank of the Illinois River near Mile Marker 209.2, roughly 1-mile north of Hennepin, Illinois. The proposed dock will facilitate barge loading and unloading of dry commodities and will contain approximately 220-feet of face wall with wings on the north and south ends tying back into the bank.

  • Galena Boat Club (CEMVR-RD-2021-284)

    Expiration date: 3/30/2021

    The applicant proposes to renew their Department of the Army permit number CEMVR-OD-P-2010-1534 to perform maintenance dredging activities. The purpose of the project is to provide adequate depths in an access channel through Harris Slough for recreational boats. An area 1,500 feet long and 25 feet wide will be mechanically dredged to a depth of 5 feet.

  • City of Beardstown (CEMVR-RD-2021-0027)

    Expiration date: 3/10/2021

    The current request is a modification of Department of the Army authorization (CEMVR-OD-P-2014-821). The Beardstown Marina currently does not have access to the main channel of the Illinois River at normal pool due to sedimentation from the Sangamon River. Maintenance dredging is necessary to make this facility functional.

  • Regulating Structure Repair for River Miles 595.4-599.0 in POOL 11 - Environmental Assessment

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rock Island District has released for public review, the Regulating Structure Repair Environmental Assessment for River Miles 595.4-599.0 in POOL 11 of the Mississippi River. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the alternative analysis and preferred alternative for this project through March 5, 2021.
  • Havana Dock and Rail, LLC (CEMVR-OD-P-2020-1587)

    Expiration date: 1/27/2021

    The purpose of the project is barge dock maintenance dredging. The permittee will perform maintenance dredging activities on the Illinois River. Approximately 25,000 cubic yards of material will be mechanically removed from a 23.3 acre dredging area, to a dredging depth elevation of 420.34 and a water depth of 9.46 feet.

  • Spring Bay Marina (CEMVR-RD-2020-1617)

    Expiration date: 1/5/2021

    The applicant is proposing to dredge/excavate the existing Spring Bay Marina for the purpose of improving boat access. A temporary access path around the perimeter of the marina and a temporary causeway across the mouth of the marina will be constructed to provide access around the marina for dredging/excavation equipment.

  • Ozinga Materials LLC - Clean Construction and Demolition Debris (CCDD) Facility (CEMVR-OD-P-2019-1372)

    Expiration date: 12/11/2020

    The applicant is proposing a to construct a Clean Construction and Demolition Debris (CCDD) Facility within a former quarry along the Illinois River. CCDD facilities accept materials that are not harmful to human health, human safety, or the environment. The proposed facility will accept certified and tested uncontaminated concrete, brick, rock, stone, and dirt. The proposed project will impact 0.71 acres of existing wetland with clean fill material to construct perimeter berms of the South CCDD facility.

  • RiverStone Group, Inc. (CEMVR-OD-P-2020-1283)

    Expiration date: 10/28/2020

    The applicant is proposing to fill approximately two (2) acres of open water on the Mississippi River. This will be done by building a 650-foot-long sheet pile wall and backfilling from the wall to the bank with sand and gravel. Part of the fill will include a concrete filled deadman anchor in order to provide lateral support to the structure. Due to shallow bedrock, driving the sheet pile to full embedment to achieve adequate toe support is not possible.

  • CF Industries Distribution Facilities, LLC (CEMVR-OD-P-2020-1260)

    Expiration date: 10/23/2020

    The applicant proposes to maintenance dredge the existing CF Industries, LLC (CFI) barge dock in Palmyra, Missouri.

  • CHS, Inc. (CEMVR-OD-P-2020-1246 )

    Expiration date: 10/14/2020

    The applicant proposes to maintenance dredge the existing CHS, Inc. barge dock in Peru, Illinois.

  • Doug Strom - Pond (CEMVR-OD-P-2020-927)

    Expiration date: 9/16/2020

    The applicant is proposing to impound 652 feet of intermittent stream. This will be done by moving the dam of a previously established pond which has silted in due to sedimentation. The dam will be moved 444 feet northward, therefore extending the size of the impounded area. The proposed project area will submerge 652 feet of intermittent stream, creating an approximate 5-acre pond.

  • American River Transport Co., LLC (CEMVR-OD-P-2020-943)

    Expiration date: 8/28/2020

    The purpose of the project is barge mooring and fleeting. The proposed work consists of constructing concrete deadmen to moor barges from mile marker 253.2 to mile marker 253.7. The maximum number of barges to be moored at any given time is 27. The barges would be arranged in various configurations but would not impede the navigation channel. No dredging or fill is required to complete this requested activity.