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  • Road Closure over Red Rock Dam October 29-30

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces a full road closure to Highway T15 across the Red Rock Dam October 29-30. The closure will begin Wednesday morning and may continue through Thursday. The closure is necessary for the ongoing rehabilitation project on the Red Rock Dam gates. Additional partial and full road closures may be needed throughout 2025. For more information, contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Red Rock at 641-828-7522 or by email at: lakeredrock@usace.army.mil.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • USACE introduces new Regulatory Request System module

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the launch of a new “No Permit Required” module on its Regulatory Request System (RRS), an innovative online application portal designed to enhance transparency and improve public engagement with the USACE Regulatory Program.

  • 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.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Encourages Safe Boating Practices on Illinois Waterway

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, issues a reminder to all recreational boaters regarding the restricted use of mooring cells along the Illinois Waterway. These large, circular concrete structures, located near each lock and dam, are essential for commercial navigation and are not intended for recreational activities.

  • High Water Causes Boat Ramp Closures at Saylorville Lake

    For public safety, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has closed the Cherry Glen Lower Boat Ramp and Oak Grove Beach Access at Saylorville Lake due to rising water levels caused by heavy rains in the Des Moines River watershed. These closures will remain in effect until lake levels recede, and the areas can be cleaned and safely reopened.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to host Regulatory Workshop in Des Moines, Iowa

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is hosting a free informational workshop July 31 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Iowa Convention Center in Des Moines, Iowa.

  • Park-N-Fish Recreation Area Closing July 7

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the closure of the Park-N-Fish Recreation Area, located near Hull, Illinois, off Highway 106, starting July 7. The closure is anticipated to last through 2026.

  • Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new nationwide permit authorizing activities associated with improving fish passage. Nationwide permits authorize activities in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.