Temporary Closure of Dam East Boat Ramp

Carlyle Lake – The Carlyle Lake Project will be closing the Dam East Recreation Area and Boat Ramp to the general public from Friday, November 18th at 8:00 a.m. through Sunday, November 20th at 3:00 p.m. The area will be utilized by the U.S. Army 739 th Engineer Company to perform training exercises. All other boat ramps remain open for launching. Read Full Article...

Public Workshop on Carlyle Lake Water Control Operations and Dam Safety to be Held

Carlyle Lake – A public workshop to discuss this past year's water control operations and dam safety at Carlyle Lake is scheduled for Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at the Mariner's Village Inn and Suites Convention Center. Presentations will be given on water control procedures and dam safety by members of the St. Louis District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff. The staff will also host a question and answer session regarding operations. Read Full Article...

Fall Opportunities at Carlyle Lake

Carlyle Lake – Fall is a beautiful time for camping. En joy the cool fall temperatures with family and friends while roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over a crackling campfire. Carlyle Lake offers several campgrounds that stay open for fall camping. Dam West Campground and McNair will be open for camping through Tuesday November 1 st . Boulder Campground and Coles Creek Campground have closed for the recreation season. Dam East Campground is open all year around. Read Full Article...

Closure of Dam East Recreation Area and Carlyle Lake Main Dam Repairs

Carlyle Lake – The Carlyle Lake Project will be closing the Dam East Recreation Area to the general public from Tuesday, September 13th at 10:00 p.m. through Wednesday, September 14 at 5:00 p.m. The closest available boat ramps to Dam East Recreation Area are the Dam West Boat Ramp located on the southwest section of the lake or Allen Branch Boat Ramp and Apache Boat Ramp located in Eldon Hazlet State Park. Read Full Article...

Fall Opportunities at Carlyle Lake

Carlyle Lake – Fall is a beautiful time for camping. En joy the cool fall temperatures with family and friends while roasting hot dogs and marshmallows over a crackling campfire. Carlyle Lake offers several campgrounds that stay open for fall camping. Dam West Campground and McNair will be open for camping through Tuesday November 1 st . Boulder Campground will remain open until Sunday October 16 th and Coles Creek Campground will remain open until Sunday October 2 nd . Dam East Campground is open all year around. Keyesport, Dam West, McNair and Coles Creek beaches will close September 16 th Read Full Article....

Blood Drive Donors to Receive Free Camping

Carlyle Lake – The American Red Cross in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, September 22nd at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. In the U.S. today, a blood transfusion is needed every two seconds. The need for blood is ongoing—24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give the gift of life to help meet the demand. Read Full Article...

Art and Wine Festival at Carlyle Lake

Carlyle Lake - The Fifth Annual Art and Wine Festival at Carlyle Lake, hosted by the Clinton County Art Guild is scheduled for Saturday, September 10 th from 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 11 th from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. The Festival will take place on the grounds of the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center . There will be a $3 general admission cost for ages 10 and up or $10 for admission, a souvenir glass, and wine tasting tickets. Art and wine festival attendees will be able to purchase bottles and glasses of wine, but bottles of wine will not be permitted to be opened on the event site. Read Full Article...

Weekend Activities at Carlyle Lake  

New Carlyle Lake Life Jacket Wear Requirement

Carlyle Lake – Currently in Illinois, only those under the age of 13 and operators of personal watercraft are required by State law to wear life jackets while boating. However, the US Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District has announced that a pilot test of a mandatory life jacket wear regulation is being implemented at Carlyle Lake. This mandate requires that life jackets be worn by single occupants in all vessels 21 feet and under in length, while underway using the main propulsion motor. Second occupants must be at least 12 years of age with a Boating Safety Certificate issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources or at least 18 years of age without a certificate. This pilot test is applicable on Carlyle Lake from Hitogi Access(including the Wildlife Area) to the Old Rt. 50 Bridge. Read Full Article...

Weekend Activities at Carlyle Lake

Carlyle Lake - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Carlyle Lake Project offers an abundance of recreation opportunities for lake visitors. Dam West and Boulder Campgrounds are open with sites available on a first-come-first-serve basis and through reservation by calling the National Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777. Read Full Article...

Summer Hunting Opportunities at Carlyle Lake

Carlyle Lake – Carlyle Lake offers the outdoor sportsman a variety of late summer hunting opportunities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources work together to manage lands and water at Carlyle Lake for the benefit of fish and wildlife. More than 10,000 acres of public lands are open to hunting to which all-current Illinois game laws are in effect. Access areas are conveniently located around the lake to provide parking and access to public lands. Read Full Article...

Carlyle Lake to Host Triathlon

Carlyle Lake – RaceMaker Productions will be hosting a triathlon at Carlyle Lake on Saturday, August 20, 2011. The triathlon will begin the Keyesport Recreation Area at 7:30 a.m. and will consist of a timed swim, run and bike course. The swim portion will take place at Keyesport beach. The bike course will start at the Keyesport Recreation Area and will travel South on Clinton and Bond County roads. The route of the run course will take participants across the Keyesport levee South on Clinton and Bond County roads. While visiting Carlyle Lake during the triathlon, visitors are encouraged to take extra caution while driving in the areas of the triathlon course. Read Full Article...

Weekend Activities at Carlyle Lake

  Carlyle Lake - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Carlyle Lake Project offers an abundance of recreation opportunities for lake visitors. Dam West, Boulder and Coles Creek Campgrounds are open with sites available on a first-come-first-serve basis and through reservation by calling the National Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov . McNair and Dam East Campgrounds are open on a first-come-first-serve basis. Read Full Article...    




Congratulations Jordan Line, Kristen Line, Lauren Line and their parents! They were all caught wearing their life jackets while on Carlyle Lake. They were all awarded a special “I got caught wearing my life jacket while at Carlyle Lake” t-shirt. These t-shirts were sponsored by the Clinton County Sheriff's Department, Isaak Insurance, A Tisket A Tasket, Hardees, Isaak Auto Body Inc., Express Care, Bretz Wildlife Lodge and Winery, Henkel's Hook and Arrow, Dan's/Carlyle Meat Market, the Max 96.7fm, 1 st National Bank, Carlyle Super Valu, Boat Works, Knotty Pine Inn and Motel, Dairy King, Breese Motor Sales, Excel Bottling Co., Adventure Power Sports, and Kohrmann Electric . The Army Corps of Engineers will randomly be selecting lake visitors wearing life jackets and award them with a special t-shirt this 2011 recreation season. Get caught wearing your life jacket at Carlyle Lake and you could be next!

Weekend Activities at Carlyle Lake

  Carlyle Lake - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Carlyle Lake Project offers an abundance of recreation opportunities for lake visitors. Dam West, Boulder , and Coles Creek Campgrounds are open with sites available on a first-come-first-serve basis and through reservation by calling the National Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov . McNair and Dam East Campgrounds are open on a first-come-first-serve basis. The Eldon Hazlet State Park is also open and has sites available first-come, first-serve or online at www.reserveamerica.com Read Full Article...

Cruisin' the Dam Car Show and Cruz-In

Carlyle Lake - On Friday, August 12, 2011, the 15 th Annual Car Show & Cruz-In will be held at the Mariner's Village Resort at Carlyle Lake with more than 200 classic cars from across central and southern Illinois are expected to participate in the event. Read Full Article...

Weekend Activities at Carlyle Lake

  Carlyle Lake - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Carlyle Lake Project offers an abundance of recreation opportunities for lake visitors. Dam West, Boulder, and Coles Creek Campgrounds are open with sites available on a first-come-first-serve basis and through reservation by calling the National Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov . McNair and Dam East Campgrounds are open on a first-come-first-serve basis. The Eldon Hazlet State Park is also open and has sites available first-come, first-serve or online at www.reserveamerica.com Read Full Article...

Dove Hunt for Sportsmen with Disabilities

Carlyle Lake – Disabled sportsman can now reserve access to handicapped-accessible dove blinds for September 1and September 2, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to sunset. The blinds are located among bountiful sunflowers at Stein's Field Access. Stein's Field will reopen to all other hunters on September 3, 2011 from 12:00 p.m. to sunset. Read Full Article...

Carlyle Lake Update

Carlyle Lake - As of 1:00 p.m., Monday, July 18, 2011, the pool elevation of Carlyle Lake is 453.63 feet NGVD, with a release of approximately 3,640 cubic feet per second (cfs). Yesterday's inflow was 950 cfs. The target pool elevation is 445.0 feet NGVD. Read Full Article...

Carlyle Lake Status

Carlyle Lake – As of 8:00 a.m., Thursday, July 7, 2011, the pool elevation of Carlyle Lake is 454.01 feet NGVD, with a release of approximately 4,670 cubic feet per second (cfs). Yesterday's inflow was 2,940 cfs. A series of gate changes will be made today to decrease releases to approximately 3,770 cfs. The target pool elevation is 445.0 feet NGVD. Read Full Article...

Corps of Engineers Solicits Input on Operational Changes at the Kaskaskia River Project

  Carlyle Lake— A significant reduction in Kaskaskia River Project's budget will require changes to project operations. The project's recommended Fiscal Year 2012 budget is $1,539,000, a reduction of $637,000, nearly 30 percent below the Fiscal Year 2011 budget. The Corps is soliciting input from stakeholders, customers, industry and the public on how to adjust operations while providing the best service to our customers. Read Full Article...

Great Kaskaskia River Duck Race Changed to Duck Pluck

Carlyle Lake - The 20 th Annual Great Kaskaskia River Duck Race returns to the Carlyle Lake West Spillway on Saturday, July 9, 2011 with a new format. Due to increased downstream releases from the Carlyle Lake Main Dam, this year's event has been changed to the “Great Kaskaskia River Duck Pluck”. Thousands of ducks will be securely placed on land in a fenced area located in the West Spillway. A designated official will be blindfolded and randomly choose the winning ducks. The owner of the winning duck will be awarded $5,000 and 19 additional prizes will be issued to the runners-up. The top four runner-up prizes include four St. Louis Cardinal Tickets, six month membership to Breese Ultimate Family Fitness, pontoon excursion from Carlyle Lake Rentals and a youth scholarship for two for five nights at the Carlyle Sailing Association Camp. Read Full Article...

Carlyle Lake Pool Rising

Carlyle Lake – As of 4:00 p.m., Monday, June 27, the pool elevation of Carlyle Lake is 453.96 feet NGVD, with a release of approximately 6,050 cubic feet per second (cfs). Yesterday's inflow was 9,510 cfs. The lake is predicted to crest on Thursday, June 30 at 455.0 feet NGVD; however, with additional precipitation in the forecast, the crest prediction may increase. The target summer pool elevation is 445.0 feet NGVD. Read Full Article...

Carlyle Lake Fireworks Spectacular

Carlyle Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is preparing for a fun and safe weekend celebrating Independence Day. Fun and family friendly activities will be taking place all weekend long. These activities are free and open to the public. The highlight of activities will be the fireworks spectacular at dusk on Saturday, July 2. Due to elevated water conditions, the fireworks will be shot near Lakeview Access located on the east side of the main dam instead of the traditional location of Point 1. Read Full Article...

Give the Gift of a Comfortable Life Jacket!

Carlyle Lake – You have probably heard excuses for not wearing a life jacket while boating or swimming. Most of the time it is about how uncomfortable they are and how you cannot get a good tan while wearing one, but that is just not true anymore. I nflatable life jackets are lightweight and easier to wear than ever before. They are compact, comfortable to wear and they come in styles that resemble either a set of suspenders or a belt pack that goes around your waist. Inflatable life jackets rely on an inflation chamber that provides flotation when it is deployed either automatically or manually by a replaceable CO2 cartridge. All inflatable life jackets, as a backup, have a tube that you can blow into to inflate the life jacket if needed, which also is used to deflate the life jacket. Read Full Article...

Weekend Activities at Carlyle Lake

Carlyle Lake - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Carlyle Lake Project offers an abundance of recreation opportunities for lake visitors. Dam West, Coles Creek, and Boulder Campgrounds are open with sites available on a first-come-first-serve basis and through reservation by calling the National Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov . McNair and Dam East Campgrounds are open on a first-come-first-serve basis. The Eldon Hazlet State Park is also open and has sites available first-come, first-serve or online at www.reserveamerica.com . Read Full Article...

Dam West Boat Ramp Closure

Carlyle Lake - The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Bass Fishing Finals are being held at Carlyle Lake on Friday, June 17 and Saturday, June 18, 2011at the Dam West Boat Ramp in the Dam West Day Use Area. In order to accommodate the tournament activities, the Dam West Boat Ramp will be closed to the general public from Monday, June 13th at 10:00 p.m. through Monday, June 20 at 8:00 a.m. The closest available boat ramps to Dam West are the Allen Branch Boat Ramp and the Apache Boat Ramp located in Eldon Hazlet State Park or the Dam East Boat Ramp and Keyesport Boat Ramp which will be available to the general public during this period. Read Full Article...

McNair Recreation Area Closed June 9 th through June 12 th

Carlyle Lake – On Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 4:00 p.m., the entire McNair Campground and Day Use Area will be closed to the public due to a special event. The area will re-open to the public on 4:00 p.m. Sunday, June 12. The Dam West, Dam East, Coles Creek, Boulder and Eldon Hazlet State Park Campgrounds will be available for camping and the Keyesport, Dam West and Coles Creek Day Use Areas will be available for recreational opportunities during the closure. Read Full Article...

Weekend Activities at Carlyle Lake

 Carlyle Lake - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Carlyle Lake Project offers an abundance of recreation opportunities for lake visitors. Dam West and Boulder Campgrounds are open with sites available on a first-come-first-serve basis and through reservation by calling the National Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777 or online at www.recreation.gov . McNair and Dam East Campgrounds are open on a first-come-first-serve basis. Coles Creek Campground is scheduled to open June 8. The Eldon Hazlet State Park is also open and has sites available first-come, first-serve or online at www.reserveamerica.com Read Full Article...

Wildlife Photographer Tom James to Present Class

Carlyle Lake – On Saturday, June 11, 2011, wildlife photographer Tom James will lead a class on wildlife photography at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center at 1 p.m. Participants will learn tips and techniques on how to use your camera to produce stunning photography. After the presentation participants will apply their learned skills and spend time outdoors taking pictures around Carlyle Lake. Read Full Article...

I Got Caught” Water Safety Campaign

Carlyle Lake - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers along with several local businesses are teaming up to reward individuals wearing their lifejackets while recreating at Carlyle Lake. Carlyle Lake Park Rangers will be out on the lake and at the beaches on weekends throughout the summer trying to catch individuals wearing their life jackets! Read Full Article...

Free Fishing Days Kids Fishing Tournament

  Carlyle Lake - In recognition of Illinois' Free Fishing Days June 10 th – 13 th , the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake will be hosting a kid's fishing tournament. The tournament will be held on Saturday, June 11 th in the Dam West Spillway. Registration is 8:30 a.m., and the tournament will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at 11:00 a.m. giving the participants two full hours of fishing time. Trophies will be awarded for total weight in two age categories, ten and under and eleven and over. First, second and third place trophies will be awarded in both categories. Read Full Article...

Campgrounds, Beaches and Day Use Areas open at Carlyle Lake for Memorial Day Weekend

  Carlyle Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to re-open areas that were closed due to flooding as quickly as possible. The Dam West, McNair, Dam East, and Boulder Campgrounds are all open with sites available on a first-come-first-serve-basis. Eldon Hazlet State Park is also open and has sites available on a first-come-first-serve basis and will be honoring campsite reservations. Coles Creek Campground is tentatively scheduled to re-open the week of June 13. The Keyesport, Horseshoe Island, Apache, Dam West, Dam East, and Boulder Boat Ramps are available for boat launching. Keyesport, Dam West, and McNair Beaches will be open on Friday May 27. Coles Creek Beach is tentatively scheduled to open on June 8. Read Full Article...

Wildlife Photographer Tom James to Present Class

Carlyle Lake – On Saturday, June 11, 2011, wildlife photographer Tom James will lead a class on wildlife photography at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center at 1 p.m. Participants will enjoy learn tips and techniques on how to use your camera to produce stunning photography. After the presentation participants will apply their learned skills and spend time outdoors taking pictures around Carlyle Lake. Read Full Article...

Carlyle Lake Pool Elevation Dropping

Carlyle Lake – The pool elevation of Carlyle Lake, as of 8:00 a.m. on Monday, May 16, is 454.79, 3.46 feet below the crest reached on May 5. Carlyle Lake is receding after reaching its second highest crest in Carlyle Lake history on Thursday, May 5, 2011 at 458.25 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD). The previous record high lake level was 459.80 feet, which occurred in May of 2002. The release rate is approximately 10,000 cubic feet per second (cfs), and the target pool elevations 445.0. Read Full Article...

Carlyle Lake to Host Triathlon

Carlyle Lake – 1863 Events will be hosting a triathlon at Carlyle Lake on Sunday, May 22, 2011 . The triathlon will begin in the Dam West Day Use Area at 9:00 a.m. and will consist of two groups, beginner and advanced, competing in a timed swim, run and bike course. The swim portion will take place on the south side of the main beach. The route of the run course will take participants across the main dam and saddle dam two to South Shore State Park . The bike course will start at the main dam and will travel North on Clinton and Bond County roads. While visiting Carlyle Lake during the triathlon, visitors are encouraged to take extra caution while driving in the areas of the triathlon course. Read Full Article...

Carlyle Lake Update

Carlyle Lake – As of 9:00 a.m., Thursday, May 5, 2011, Carlyle Lake has crested and the pool elevation of the lake is 458.18 feet NGVD, with a release of approximately 4,200 cubic feet per second (cfs). Yesterday's inflow was 3,890 cfs. A series of gate changes will be made the next few days to increase releases to approximately 10,000 cfs by Saturday May 7, 2011. The target pool elevation is 445.0 feet NGVD. Read Full Article...

Carlyle Lake Pool Rising

Carlyle Lake – As of 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, the pool elevation of Carlyle Lake is 458.08 feet NGVD, with a release of approximately 1,670 cubic feet per second (cfs). Yesterday's inflow was 9,470 cfs. The lake is predicted to crest on Thursday, May 5 at 458.50 feet NGVD; however, with additional precipitation in the forecast, the crest prediction may increase. The target pool elevation is 445.0 feet NGVD. Read Full Article...

Carlyle Lake Pool Rising

Carlyle Lake – As of 9:00 a.m., Saturday, April 30, the pool elevation of Carlyle Lake is 456.55 feet NGVD, with a release of approximately 1,670 cubic feet per second (cfs). Yesterday's inflow was 32,860 cfs. The lake is predicted to crest on Wednesday, May 4 at 458.0 feet NGVD; however, with additional precipitation in the forecast, the crest prediction may increase. The target pool elevation becomes 445.0 feet NGVD on May 1 st . Read Full Article...

Carlyle Lake Pool Rising

Carlyle Lake – As of 9:00 a.m., Thursday, April 28, the pool elevation of Carlyle Lake is 453.57 feet NGVD, with a release of approximately 1,670 cubic feet per second (cfs). Yesterday's inflow was 41,840 cfs. The lake is predicted to crest on Wednesday, May 3 at 458.0 feet NGVD; however, with additional precipitation in the forecast, the crest prediction may increase. The target pool elevation becomes 445.0 feet NGVD on May 1st. Read Full Article...

Water Releases Increase at Carlyle Lake

Carlyle Lake – As of 9:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 20, the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake is 444.43 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 2,100 cubic feet per second (cfs) and Tuesday's inflow was approximately 2,690 cfs. A series of gate changes will be made today to increase releases to approximately 3,240 cfs. The river is considered bank full at 4,000 cfs. Due to the previous rainfall, Carlyle Lake is predicted to crest on Saturday less than 446.0 feet NGVD without additional precipitation. The target pool elevation during April is 444.0 feet NGVD. Read Full Article...

City of Carlyle and Corps of Engineers Partner to Improve Multi-Use Trail

Carlyle Lake – Carlyle residents and Carlyle Lake visitors will soon benefit from a $25,000 grant to improve recreation opportunities at Carlyle Lake. Read Full Article...

Camping Opportunities at Carlyle Lake in 2011

Carlyle Lake – The 2011 camping season begins April 1 with the opening of Dam West and McNair Campgrounds, followed by Boulder Campground on April 15 and the Coles Creek and Lotus Group area on May 1. The Dam East Spillway Campground and the Eldon Hazlet State Park are open year-round. Read Full Article...

Don't Wreck Your Spring Break

  Carlyle Lake – To the estimated 3.7 million college students getting ready for a well-earned spring break, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers urges you to play it safe while at the beach or around water. Don't wreck your spring break! Following these simple top ten tips could mean the difference between life and death. Read Full Article...

Blood Drive Donors to Receive Free Camping

Carlyle Lake – The American Red Cross in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, March 31st at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The American Red Cross works diligently every day to keep an adequate supply of blood, especially in preparation for the summer recreation months when donations are needed. In the U.S. today, a blood transfusion is needed every two seconds. The need for blood is ongoing—24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give the gift of life to help meet the demand. Read Full Article...

Bald Eagle Presentation to be held at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center

Carlyle Lake – On Sunday, February 13 th , at 1:30 p.m. the World Bird Sanctuary will be presenting a program entitled “All about Eagles” at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center. The World Bird Sanctuary will have a live Bald Eagle on display for an up close view of this beautiful bird. After the presentation, eagle viewing will take place at various locations around Carlyle Lake. Participants are encouraged to bring binoculars and dress accordingly for the weather. Read Full Article...

Winter Camping Opportunities at Carlyle Lake

Carlyle Lake – Winter is a wonderful time to go camping. A winter landscape offers campers solitude, inspiration, natural quiet, and a place to get away. Carlyle Lake offers two campgrounds that are open year around - Dam East Spillway Campground located in the Dam East Recreation Area and the IIini Campground located in Eldon Hazlet State Park. Read Full Article...

Carlyle Lake Fishing Prospects for 2011

Carlyle Lake – With spring just right around the corner, it is time to begin thinking about the big fish you're going to catch this year at Carlyle Lake. Carlyle Lake provides a diverse and bountiful freshwater game population. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division recently provided the results of the annual 2010 fall survey of Carlyle Lake and these results indicate that fishing prospects are good for the upcoming season. Read Full Article...

Unsafe Ice at Carlyle Lake

Carlyle Lake – Recent subfreezing temperatures have resulted in ice forming on most of Carlyle Lake . The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers warns visitors to stay off lake ice. When the lake level drops, air pockets are created under the ice. The air pocket and variation in thickness of ice cause the ice to collapse under a person's weight. Be sure to stay off lake ice, because lake ice is always unsafe. Read Full Article...

Carlyle Lake Christmas Tree Recycling Project

Carlyle Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake will be collecting used Christmas trees for the annual Christmas tree recycling project. The Corps of Engineers, along with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, uses these trees to provide an effective and economical means of providing fish habitat at Carlyle Lake. Read Full Article...

Boundary Maintenance at Carlyle Lake

. Carlyle Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake will be performing boundary maintenance work from December 20 TH through January 14 TH , 2011 on a section of the boundary line at Carlyle Lake. The area scheduled to be maintained will begin at South Shore State Park and continue towards the Boulder Recreation Area. Read Full Article....

Old Kaskaskia River Channel Pedestrian Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

  Carlyle Lake – The Carlyle Lake Project and the City of Carlyle will host a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Old Kaskaskia River Channel Pedestrian Bridge, on Wednesday, November 10, 2010. The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m., and will take place at the General Dean Bridge Recreation Area located on Old Rout 50 east of Carlyle. Read Full Article...

Public Workshop on Carlyle Lake Water Control Operations to be Held

Carlyle Lake – A public workshop to discuss this past year's water control operations and dam safety at Carlyle Lake is scheduled for Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the Mariner's Village Inn and Suites Convention Center. Presentations will be given on water control procedures and dam safety by members of the St. Louis District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff. The staff will also host a question and answer session regarding operations. Read Full Article...