6 Jul 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Celebrate Coralville Lake Facilities Upgrade with Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony July 10

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday, July 10, 2026, to celebrate the newly renovated Administration Building and Visitor Center, and newly constructed ranger equipment storage facility at Coralville Lake.

24 Jun 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of America’s 250th birthday celebration

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in support of America’s 250th birthday celebration, July 3-5.

9 Jun 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of its birthday, June 16.

31 Mar 2026

Repairs at Red Rock Dam necessitate Highway T15 Closure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam April 1-3.

23 Oct 2025

Temporary Boat Ramp Closures at Saylorville Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces temporary closures of two Saylorville Lake boat ramps during ongoing construction projects.

22 Sep 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seeks Public Input for Mississippi & Illinois River Habitat Restoration

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in collaboration with state and federal partners, announces the launch of the Mississippi & Illinois River Experience Tool, a new initiative to gather public input to inform future restoration efforts under the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP).

15 Sep 2025

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 27

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 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 (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 27.

5 Jun 2025

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,600 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.

22 May 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: Nationwide Recreation Operational Status Website Launched

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has launched its Recreation Operational Status website to keep the public informed about the operational status of USACE recreation areas nationwide.

13 May 2025

Mississippi River Visitor Center Operating Days Change

Starting May 20, the Mississippi River Visitor Center operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, at Locks and Dam 15 on the Rock Island Arsenal will be open to the public from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesday-Friday each week.