The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes you to Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake. Many recreational opportunities await you on this 55,000-acre land and water project spanning the Salt River Valley in Northeast Missouri. Rich in history and home to Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) there are many local attractions to choose from. The lake is located in Ralls and Monroe Counties, 28 miles southwest of Hannibal, MO and 120 miles northwest of St. Louis.

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

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Hunter Education Class to be Offered

September 2, 2010 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will sponsor a Hunter Education Course on Friday, September 17 (5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.) and Saturday, September 18( 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.), 2010 at the Mark Twain Lake Project Office, 14 miles south of Monroe City, MO.  Class registration begins on September 7, 2010.  Included in the training will be gun safety, firearm and ammunition information, the role of the hunter, wildlife management, ethics and hunter preparedness.  Those successfully completing the course will receive a Missouri Conservation Heritage Card from the Missouri Department of Conservation.  This certification is mandatory for anyone born on or after January 1, 1967, wishing to hunt turkey or deer and anyone participating in special hunts on Corps of Engineer project lands.  The class is offered to anyone eleven years or older.  Participants should bring to class on Friday their social security number, hunting/fishing license, youth tags, and/or heritage card, and on Saturday bring their lunch.  Parents are encouraged to accompany their children during the registration process that occurs on September 17 to insure the registration forms are completed accurately.  Class size will be restricted to twenty.  On Saturday, September 18, the hunter education class will end at approximately 3:00 p.m.  A voluntary shooting exercise will be conducted at the shooting range for participants of the Hunter Education class at approximately 3:00 p.m. Students wanting to participate with the shooting exercise must successfully complete the class, and arrange for their own transportation from the Mark Twain Lake Project Office to the Shooting Range.  No transportation will be provided. Missouri Department of Conservation will provide firearms and ammunition.

Hunter education training is a form of life insurance.  This type of training decreases the chance of being injured in a hunting-related accident as it serves to educate those who will take to the woods.  In fact, seldom is anyone injured who has participated in these classes. If you have questions, or wish to register, please contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at 20642 Highway J, Monroe City, Missouri 63456 or by telephone at (573)735-4097.

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17th Annual National Public Lands Day at Mark Twain Lake

September 1, 2010 – The largest hands-on volunteer effort to preserve America’s Lands, the 17th Annual National Public Lands Day, will take place Saturday, September 25, 2010.   The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake is currently planning activities that will contribute to this national effort, and encourages area individuals, families, civic organizations, school organizations, youth organizations, clubs, and church groups to participate and contribute time and effort to planned natural resource projects.
Volunteer efforts will focus on wildlife habitat management activities and recreational facility improvements in the Northeast Missouri Environmental Stewardship Demonstration Area located at the Frank Russell Recreation Area.  Trail work, tree planting, shrub/travel corridor planting, food plot planting, rabbit/quail habitat development, and prairie grass plantings are potential projects that will be accomplished.  All individuals and groups will meet at the Frank Russell Recreation Area Pond at 8:00 am to coordinate work efforts. 
Mark Twain Lake has several activities scheduled for that day.  It is not limited to these activities though.  If you or your group has work efforts that are of specific interest or date conflict, we would be happy to give it full consideration.  Please bear in mind that material or equipment needs specific to the special activity will require pre-planning.  Deadline for special activities coordination is September 15, 2010.      
If you or your group have an interest in contributing time, efforts or materials, contact Allen Mehrer at the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at (573) 735-4097 to register for the event.  Your contributions to maintaining and preserving public lands will be greatly appreciated by all who utilize Mark Twain Lake.

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Spalding Beach Reopened Wednesday

August 25, Mark Twain Lake – The John F. Spalding Beach was reopened Wednesday after a brief closure due to an elevated level of E. coli.  The latest water quality sample results were 60 E. coli on the west side of Spalding Beach and 50 E. coli on the east side of the beach. The EPA’s recommended maximum is 235 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water.

Water quality sample results received on Wednesday fall within EPA recommended maximum for E. coli.  
If you have questions, feel free to contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at (573) 735-4097, email MarkTwainInfo@usace.army.mil or stop at the office located north of Cannon Dam Monday through Saturday 8 AM – 4:30 PM.

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Spalding and Indian Creek Beaches Open at Mark Twain Lake

August 20, 2010 – The Spalding and Indian Creek Beaches are now open at Mark Twain Lake.  Today’s lake elevation is 617.5 NGVD, low enough for Corps beaches to reopen. U.S. Army Corps of Engineer officials replaced the beach perimeter line and safety signs and opened the beach showerhouse.  The beaches are open daily until dusk. Day use fees are collected at fee stations at the beach.  Fees are $1.00 per person per day, not to exceed $4.00 per vehicle.  There is no charge for children under 12 years of age or registered Corps campers.

Watch your children at all times when around the water.  It takes as little as 20 seconds for a child to drown. Wear a life jacket if you are not a good swimmer.  If you do not have a life jacket, you can borrow one from the life jacket loaner station at the beach showerhouse. If you have questions, feel free to contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at (573) 735-4097, email MarkTwainInfo@usace.army.mil or stop at the office located north of Cannon Dam Monday through Saturday 8 AM – 4:30 PM.

M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center Grand Opening October 2, 2010

August 9, 2010 – The Grand Opening of the new M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center is set for October 2, 2010.  U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials and the Mark Twain Lake Visitor and Educational Resource Center Committee extend invitations to everyone to visit the new facility.  The Visitor Center is located at the south end of the Clarence Cannon Dam, 12 miles south of Monroe City, Missouri, off of Route J.

Some of the features of the new Visitor Center include a multi-purpose community room with a pull down projection screen, sound system and spectacular views, a covered outdoor classroom with a fire ring and amphitheater style seating and a drive around vista so visitors can see the lake from their vehicles.   Spectacular views of the lake and dam are provided by a large viewing deck that surrounds the north side of the new building and extends across a foot bridge to a dam and spillway overlook. Inside the building you will be treated to a great room with a large stone fireplace and the Batty Mural hanging over the mantle.  Overhead, partners and volunteers are honored with a large copper leaf sculpture with acorns that light up when a name is chosen. 

The Visitor Center also boasts new exhibits that provide information on construction of the dam, history of the area, environmental stewardship activities and hydroelectricity.  A replica of a turbine/generator unit provides visitors an interactive opportunity to learn about hydroelectricity and hand cranks to generate electricity to energize light bulbs. Primitive artifacts and fossils of the area will be on display along with the Gander Mammoth tooth and historical items.  

Visitors to the dam area have watched construction transform the Boudreaux Recreation Area and have anticipated the opening day.  It was one year ago this month that officials announced a $4.482M contract was awarded to John J. Kirlin Special Projects, LLC of Rockville, Md., for the design and construction of the new M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center.  Construction is almost complete and plans for the grand opening are underway.

“I’d like to thank our many partners, the Mark Twain Lake Visitor and Educational Resource Center Committee, and those who have worked hard for years to get the Visitor Center reopened,” said Sandra Spence, Operations Manager at the lake.  “Many of the features and options for the new design were suggestions made by many of our neighbors, teachers, community members, visitors and stakeholders,” she added. “It is a great day for all of us to learn that the new visitor center is a reality and that the local and regional economy will benefit from its construction and continue to benefit from the lake’s operation.”

The Northeast Missouri Vietnam Memorial will also open October 2.  It has been relocated to a place of prominence at the southeast corner of the building and visible above Route J.  The Memorial’s eleven foot tall gnomon and twelve monuments with plaques have been refinished.  The Memorial lists 45 men from Northeast Missouri who died serving their country during the Vietnam War. Watch for additional information on the grand opening.  If you have questions, feel free to contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at (573) 735-4097, email MarkTwainInfo@usace.army.mil or stop at the office located north of Cannon Dam Monday through Saturday 8 AM – 4:30 PM.

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Mark Twain Lake Weekend High Water Update

August 11, 2010 - The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake has been experiencing high water. The current lake level is 623.54 ft NGVD, roughly 17 feet above normal pool. Release rate is 10,840 cfs. The following Corps facilities are currently closed:

Beaches
Indian Creek Beach
Spalding Beach

Boat Ramps/H/F Lots/Recreation Areas
Route N Boat Ramp (H/F Lot 11)
Duane S. Wheelan Recreation Area (H/F Lot 61)
H/F Lots 20, 30, 41, 53, 12, 33, 23, 54 and 50

Marina
Lower road at Black Jack Marina
Lower parking lot Indian Creek Marina

Trails
Joanna Trail
Lick Creek Trail
Indian Creek Amphitheater Trail
Hickory Bluff and Scout Trail (Ray Behrens)

Lake elevations may be monitored on the internet at: http://mvs-wc.mvs.usace.army.mil/trans/gages.html by clicking on the Salt River link and cursoring down to the Clarence Cannon-Mark Twain Lake Pool.  For more information, call the Mark Twain Lake project office at (573) 735-4097.

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ANNUAL DEER HUNT FOR DISABLED PERSONS

August 11, 2010 -  The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, enthusiastic volunteer hunters, White-tails Unlimited, and the Local Lions Club are planning the Annual Deer Hunt for disabled individuals which will be held at Mark Twain Lake.  The hunt will be held during the 2010 Missouri Rifle Deer season on November 20 and 21 in the Indian Creek Recreation Area.  The hunt will be restricted to 35 permanently disabled (non ambulatory, semi ambulatory) individuals having a valid 2010 Missouri firearms deer tag and a hunter safety certification card.

All hunters must comply with the 2010 Missouri Department of Conservation hunting regulations.  To insure a safe hunting experience, certain procedures will be in effect throughout the two day hunt.  Hunters will be required to hunt from and stay in the blinds while in the field.  Weapons are restricted to 20-gauge or larger shotguns, muzzle loader or bow and arrow.

Applications must be received before September 14, 2010 to qualify for the hunt. A drawing to select participants will be held on September 17, 2010 at 8 a.m. at the Mark Twain Lake Project Office.
For further information or to obtain applications, please contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office, 20642 Highway J, Monroe City, Missouri, 63456 or phone (573) 735 4097.

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Corps Says Lake Level is Falling, Rate Depends on Rainfall

August 3 – Due to hot weather and a dry couple days in the Salt River basin, the pool elevation at Mark Twain Lake this morning was 629.77 NGVD, down from its crest, just below 631 NGVD.

“While the current dry spell has certainly helped our situation, it wouldn’t take much to get us back to where we were a couple days ago,” said Mark Wilmes, Assistant Operations Manager at Mark Twain Lake.  “But every day it’s dry means that the ground is also starting to dry out.”

Wilmes added that it’s not atypical for a summertime thunderstorm to develop in the hot afternoons, dropping two or more inches of rain in a short amount of time.

At present, water is being discharged at a rate 10,000 cfs, or nearly 75,000 gallons per second. At this rate of release the lake elevation will fall .approximately .50 feet per day. 

The Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake Project remain open for recreational use.  Project employees are monitoring changing lake levels to provide for visitor safety.  Major launch facilities and campgrounds are open although some areas such as the John Spalding and Indian Creek beaches and some Hunter-Fisherman Access Areas are closed temporarily due to the high water.  The additional closed areas include the Joanna and Lick Creek Trails and Hunter/Fisherman Access Numbers 11 (Rt N), 12, 20 (Hwy FF), 23, 33, 30 (Rt U), 41 (Elk Fork), 50, 53, 54, and the Duane Wheelan Recreation Area. 

High water launch lanes are currently open at Robert Allen, Stoutsville, Indian Creek and the John Spalding Recreation Areas.  Boaters will find low bridge clearances and floating and submerged debris on the lake so they are advised to use caution, drive slowly, and wear a life jacket. 

To check daily lake levels go to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, River & Reservoir Daily Report on the web at http://mvs-wc.mvs.usace.army.mil/dresriv.html.  Individuals may also contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at (573) 735-4097, email MarkTwainInfo@usace.army.mil or stop at the office located north of Cannon Dam Monday through Saturday 8 AM – 4:30 PM.

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Corps Personnel, Federal and State Elected Officials, First Responders, and Local Officials Meet at Mark Twain Lake, Discuss Current Lake Status

August 2, 2010 – Today, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel met with Federal and State elected officials, area first responders, state and county highway department representatives and community members regarding the current status of Mark Twain Lake and the path forward.

The lake crested today at an elevation of 630.8 NGVD, not quite at 10 feet below the record crest of 640.36 NGVD on July 30, 2008.  At present, water is being discharged at a rate 8,000 cfs, or nearly 60,000 gallons per second.  In 2008, releases peaked at 54,000 cfs on July 30.

“We are in a very good position,” said Sandra Spence, Operations Manager for Mark Twain Lake.  “It’s nice to be able to call this a non-event, but we will keep our guard up as the pool is still high.”

As a comparison to the record setting 2008 floods, Mark Twain Lake and Clarence Cannon Dam are performing better than perceived.  On April 5 of 2008 and 2010, the pool elevation was 608 NGVD.  However, the average inflows from that date through July 27 were greater by 14,000 dsf in 2010.  DSF stands for day second feet, an average of flows, over a defined period of time.  During the same timeframe, outflows were more than 126,000 dsf this year than in 2008, resulting in a pool elevation 10 feet less.

All of this is due to receiving authorization to deviate from the current operating water control plan, which limits outflows to 2,000 cfs while the Mississippi River at St. Louis and/or Louisiana, Mo., is at flood stage. The deviations used this year were derived from the updated operating plan, which is in its final review stages.

Dave Busse, praised the public for their participation and inputs during the review process.  Busse is the Chief of Engineering and Construction Division for the St. Louis District as well as the Dam Safety Officer for the District.

“We are where we are today because people got involved in this process,” Busse stated.  “The work throughout the basin has paid off, and paid off big.”

One of the stakeholders present reciprocated and praised the Corps for giving the public and emergency responders the opportunity to make comments to improve the plan.

Not in the clear yet

Over the past several weeks, northern Missouri and Iowa have been raked by storms passing through the region.  Some of these storms have dumped more than seven inches of rain in the Salt River’s Basin, in a short amount of time.  As a result, explains Joan Stemler, Chief of Water Control for the St. Louis District, any amount of precipitation is of concern.

“The soil’s already saturated, so anything we get goes straight into the streams and rivers and into the reservoir,” Stemler stated.  “This is a reason why we’re concerned about any storm system that’s approaching the area.”

Although the National Weather Service is predicting only minimal chances of rain throughout the Salt River basin, they also currently predict that the region will have an above average chance of precipitation over the next several days.

Spence closed the meeting with a comment that was felt by many in the room, “I’m glad to meet under such circumstances, this was a good meeting to keep our open communication going concerning high water at Mark Twain Lake.”

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M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center Construction Update (July 22, 2010)

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Recently Completed:

• Installed fixtures, data cable, conductors & terminated in building & basement.
• Installed strainers, pot & copper pipe in geothermal system in basement.
• Applied primer, 1st, 2nd & final coats to interior walls, ceilings of building, doors, wood rim & wainscot.
• Formed, placed, finished & cured concrete stairs, curbs & sidewalks. Saw cut control joints. Placed & compacted base rock for concrete sidewalks. Installed joint filler in concrete construction joints. Drilled, epoxied & installed reinforcing steel dowels below entrance door thresholds.
• Constructed exterior outdoor classroom cmu/stone fire pit.
• Completed installation of wood floor in meeting room.
• Constructed boulder landscaping. Placed filter fabric & Iowa rock in dry stream bed around building. Placed sod at circle drive & parking lot islands.
• Installed hydro exhibit & mural framing in lobby.
• Installed hardware & adjusted automatic door.

Look Ahead:

• Finish painting
• Continue landscaping
• Continue placing concrete for sidewalks & curbs
• Continue installation of exhibits
• Continue interior electrical work
• Clean & seal stone floor
• Continue cmu/stone wall construction & grouting of stone
• Begin base rock & asphalt paving of roadway.

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M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center Construction Update (July 7, 2010)

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Recently Completed:

• Placed topsoil south exterior perimeter of building, adjacent to east, west pedestrian bridge abutments, west side & center of circle drive curbin.
• Installed fixtures, conductors, & terminated in building & basement. Installed interior & exterior light fixtures.
• Installed HVAC controls.
• Applied primer, 1st, 2nd & final coats of paint to interior walls.
• Installed copper trim to exterior fireplace chimney & downspouts to gutters.
• Formed, placed, finished & cured concrete stair, curb & sidewalks.
• Installed stone floor interior lobby, reception area & west corridor.
• Installed wood floor in exhibit room and auditorium.
• Constructed boulder landscaping & rock path, received & stockpiled Iowa rock for dry creek bed.
• Installed pedestrian bridge railing & cored concrete slab at outdoor classroom for retaining wall.

Look Ahead:

• Continue stone & wood floor installation.
• Final painting.
• Continue landscaping.
• Continue placing concrete for sidewalks & curbs.
• Begin installation of exhibits.
• Complete copper trim chimney.

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Mark Twain Lake Pride Program

June 30, 2010 - The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake is promoting a new initiative that will provide an opportunity for community members to enhance the recreational qualities of hunter fisherman accesses at the lake.  The Mark Twain Lake Pride Program encourages community members, groups and organizations to contribute to the management of designated hunter fisherman accesses through services such as trash pick- up, tree and limb trimming, lake access maintenance, or similar work efforts.  In recognition of these efforts, a sign will be placed in the area identifying the community member, group, or organization that is contributing to public lands. 
The Corps of Engineers’ Environmental Stewardship mission is to provide diversified and productive habitat for native populations of wildlife, provide quality outdoor experiences, protection of water and soil resources, and the protection of critical habitats.  With your assistance, the Mark Twain Lake Pride Program can achieve these goals, and promote quality outdoor recreational opportunities to be enjoyed by all.
  Any groups that wish to participate are encouraged to contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at (573) 735-4097.  We look forward to working with you.

M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center Construction Update (June 23, 2010)

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Recently Completed:

• Installed interior drywall, metal corner bead, taped, filled & sanded joints.
• Installed IMC, flexible conduit, fixtures, conductors in building & basement.
• Installed registers.
• Applied primer, 1st, 2nd & final coats of paint to interior walls.
• Installed copper trim to exterior fireplace chimney & downspouts to gutters.
• Installed suspended ceiling panels.
• Placed and compacted rock backfill & decorative boulders in dry stream bed east of building.
• Formed, placed, finished and cured concrete curb and sidewalk circle drive.

Look Ahead:

• Continue interior wood trim installation.
• Install wainscot, countertops & exterior doors.
• Continue exterior & interior fireplace stone masonry construction.
• Continue painting, landscaping and placing concrete for sidewalks & curbs.
• Begin stone & wood floor installation.
• Begin installation of exhibits.
• Install plumbing fixtures.
• Construct stone masonry fireplace.
• Install copper trim on building & chimney.

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Mark Twain Lake Water Quality Tests Pass EPA Standards for E. coli

May 31, 2010 - On Thursday, May 27, St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Water Quality Section personnel collected water samples from 11 locations around the lake, including beaches and major tributaries.   Samples were tested for E. coli by a National accredited laboratory.  

The water samples at Mark Twain Lake all tested at 20 cfu/100ml or less. The EPA’s recommended maximum is 235 E. coli colonies per 100 milliliters of water (235 cfu/100ml) for beaches.
Currently, Corps beaches are closed due to high water.  Beaches will reopen when lake levels recede to acceptable levels. Weekly E. coli testing of the beaches will continue throughout the open season.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers wants to remind you to wear your life jacket while on or near the water – it doesn’t work if you don’t wear it!  

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Safety Necessary for Safe Holiday

May 24, 2010 – While you want to have fun over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend and over the course of the swimming and boating season, you also want to make sure water safety plays a key role and ensures an enjoyable experience, whether you’re at a Corps of Engineer lake or elsewhere.  Nationwide, previous causes of water-related fatalities included swimming in undesignated areas without a life jacket, exceeding swimming abilities, falls from docks or falling overboard from boats and carbon monoxide poisoning, to name just a few. 

"Our park rangers, with support of the local businesses, law enforcement and partners do a great job in trying to educate our visitors about water and boating safety,” said Peggy O'Bryan, chief of the District's Operations Division.  "Boaters should familiarize themselves with state boating regulations and local restrictions, ensure their boat is in good running condition and remember to wear their life jackets."

Advice O’Bryan gave included telling parents to watch their children and never let them swim outside of the swimming beach – especially in coves.  She also cautioned young people from daring one another to swim outside the buoy line or jumping into water not knowing the depth or location of possible underwater obstructions.  She also cautioned that weather conditions on area lakes and waters can turn stormy very quickly increasing risk of lightning strikes and high wind/wave fetch. Under these conditions, boaters and swimmers alike should head to shore immediately.

This year, May 22-28 is designated National Safe Boating Week by the National Safe Boating Council.  National Safe Boating Week is an annual nationwide event that precedes Memorial Day weekend and is dedicated to raising the awareness of boating safety.  The campaign’s theme, “Wear It!” is designed to emphasize the importance of each boater and non-swimmers wearing a life jacket. 

According to U.S. Coast Guard 2008 statistics, water-related deaths with 709 fatalities, compared to 685 deaths in 2007.  Overall, nearly three quarters of all fatal boating accident victims drowned.  Of those who drowned, 90 percent were not wearing their life jacket.  Wearing a life jacket is the single most important thing recreational boaters can do to increase their chances of surviving an accident on the water.  

Gone are the days of bulky orange “horse collar” life jackets.  Modern life jackets are available in a wide variety of compact, lightweight, and attractive styles suitable for constant wear.  Many are partially or wholly inflatable, and resemble a wide set of suspenders or even a belt pack.  Special varieties are made for anglers, hunters, skiers, and other sports enthusiasts. 

“If you think about it, a modern life jacket is a lot less restrictive than the automobile lap and shoulder belt most of us wear without a second thought,” says Virgil Chambers, Executive Director of the National Safe Boating Council, an umbrella group representing boating safety advocates throughout North America.  “After a few minutes you forget you’re wearing one,” adds Chambers.  “But if you happen to be involved in a boating accident, you’ll be very glad it’s on.”

Boaters

Boaters should take appropriate safety classes, be familiar with governing state laws and have proper safety equipment onboard before boating. Seventy percent of reported fatalities occurred on boats where the operator had not received boating safety instruction, according to USCG statistics.   

Within the St. Louis area, it is important for boaters to know Missouri and Illinois state laws.  Many states require boater education or boat operator licenses.  As an added incentive, most insurance companies offer discounts to boaters who have successfully completed a boating safety course.

Wear a life jacket – don’t just carry one on board.  Make sure it is U.S. Coast Guard approved and appropriately sized.  Most states, including Illinois, require children under the age of 13 to wear life jackets.  In Missouri, the state law requires children under 7 to wear life jackets. 

Don't overload the boat (consider boat size, the number of passengers, and extra equipment before loading). Check your boat for all required safety equipment.  Carry a set of navigational charts.  Check the weather forecast.  File a float plan with family or friends who are not on the vessel.

For more tips on water safety, visit the Corps' water safety web site: http://watersafety.usace.army.mil/

Visit www.cgaux.org for information on boating classes.

View the Coast Guard federal regulations governing boating at: http://www.uscgboating.org/

Visit www.SafeBoatingCampaign.com for campaign materials and additional safe boating resources.

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Gordon Snidow Donates Prints to New M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center

May 12, 2010 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake is thrilled to announce that Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Snidow donated prints entitled "Do You Hear What I Hear" and “My Missouri Roots” to be placed in the new M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center.
 Mr. and Mrs. Snidow recently presented the prints to the Corps. “We are honored to accept this donation from Mr. Snidow for the Visitor Center, where so many people will be able to enjoy and experience his work,” said Ms. Sandra Spence, Operations Manager at Mark Twain Lake.
Snidow was born in Paris, Missouri. He has been known as the foremost chronicler of the contemporary cowboy for over forty years. He is a leader in the development of the American Western Art Movement, and is one of America’s outstanding fine artists.
The "Do You Hear What I Hear" print depicts a trapper standing in the woods. This print will be featured in the history display in the exhibit section of the new building. “My Missouri Roots” shows a horse drawn wagon filled with children. Mr. Snidow said his childhood was like Tom Sawyer’s and Huckleberry Finn’s and this painting represents wonderful childhood memories. This too, will be displayed at the Visitor Center.

The new Visitor Center is being built in the same place as the old one. It is very visible as you drive south across the Cannon Dam. You can’t miss it! Watch for the grand opening news later this summer.  

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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT:

NEMO River Valley Chapter Show-ME Missouri Back Country Horsemen

May 12, 2010- The Northeast Missouri River Valley Chapter Show-ME Missouri Back Country Horsemen provided valuable volunteer work this year for the recreating public interested in hiking, biking and equestrian pursuits. This group performed trail maintenance on the Joanna and Lick Creek Multi-Use Trails spanning over 40 miles.

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M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center Construction Update (April 30, 2010)

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Recently Completed:

• Performed site excavation & grading.
• Installed interior plywood sheathing & drywall.
• Installed IMC, flexible conduits, receptacles & panels in building & basement.
• Installed trim, cedar siding, copper flashing, outriggers cedar trim, tongue & grove eaves/soffits, facia, plywood sheathing on roof.
• Formed, installed reinforcing steel, place concrete in foundation for entrance stairs & sign.
• Excavated, installed new 6-inch PVC water main to building & fire hydrant.
• Constructed exterior stone walls of building.
• Installed duct hangers & duct in building.
• Installed sprinkler system.
• Installed standing seam metal roof & trim.
• Installed wall hydrants.

Look Ahead:

• Continue site utility excavation, installation & backfill.
• Finish installation of plywood sheathing & underlayment on roof
• Finish construction of tongue & groove eaves.
• Backfill east pedestrian bridge walls.
• Continue interior dry wall & plywood sheathing installation.
• Continue mechanical duct & pipe installation.
• Continue sprinkler system installation.
• Continue construction of block retaining wall no. 3.
• Continue exterior wall stone masonry construction.
• Complete standing seam metal roofing.

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Mark Twain Lake & FOREST Council Enter Partnership

April 26, 2010- On April 14, 2010, the Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the following agencies and organizations to form the FOREST Council: Whitetails Unlimited, Missouri Department of Conservation, USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service, National Active and Retired Federal Employee Association, National Wild Turkey Federation, Show-Me Missouri Back Country Horsemen, Quails Forever, Forrest Keeling Nursery, and the Hannibal Career and Technical Center.

The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding is to establish a general framework of cooperation between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake, and the Friends of Recreation and Environmental Stewardship Council at Mark Twain Lake regarding the development of the Northeast Missouri Environmental Stewardship Demonstration Area.  The Northeast Missouri Environmental Stewardship Demonstration Area is a regional cooperative project that provides a consolidated venue for multiple stewardship and recreational disciplines.  Through collaborative efforts and partnerships, the area serves as an avenue for public and private entities to demonstrate innovative and effective stewardship technologies, share knowledge, provide educational experiences to a regional audience, and promote quality outdoor experiences.  Furthermore, this MOU encourages members of the Council to seek additional collaborative opportunities to further the mission of the cooperating entities on the public lands of Mark Twain Lake which promote responsible stewardship.

M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center Construction Update (April 7, 2010)

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Recently Completed:

Constructed forms for outdoor classroom concrete benches. Installed interior galvanized steel stud walls. Installed IMC, flexible conduits, receptables & switches. Installed windows, cedar sidng, copper flashing, cedar trim, outriggers, tongue & grove eaves/soffits and plywood sheathing on roof. Constructed no. 5 block retaining wall. Installed rough in plumbing. Constructed stone wall mock-up.

Look Ahead:

• Continue site utility excavation, installation & backfill.
• Finish installation of plywood sheathing & underlayment on roof.
• Finish construction of tongue & groove eaves.
• Backfill east pedestrian bridge walls.
• Complete interior wall framing.
• Begin mechanical duct & pipe installation.
• Begin sprinkler system installation.
• Continue construction of block retaining walls nos. 5 & 4.
• Begin exterior wall stone masonry construction.

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Vacation Opportunities in the Neighborhood

April 2, 2010 - If rising gas prices have you down, why don't you plan a vacation close to home?  Mark Twain Lake camping and recreation areas begin opening April 2 for the 2010 recreation season.  If you camp, boat, fish, picnic, ride horses, hunt mushrooms, swim, water ski, hike or walk, target shoot, play volleyball, horseshoes, bike ride, or just enjoy the great outdoors, Mark Twain Lake is the place for you.  
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has three campgrounds at Mark Twain Lake.  Most sites feature electric hook-ups, table and grill with showers and restrooms nearby.  The Ray Behrens and Indian Creek Campgrounds also have a limited number of full-service sites. Frank Russell Campground opens April 16. You may reserve a campsite by calling the National Recreation Reservation Service at 1-877-444-6777 or on the Internet at http://www.ReserveUSA.com.  First-come first-serve sites are available as well as group camps for larger groups.  Discounts are available for organized youth groups and individuals with Golden Age, Golden Access or America the Beautiful cards.  Information about discounts may be obtained by calling the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at (573) 735-4097.
Numerous boat ramps allow easy access to Mark Twain Lake.  Whether you are an angler or boater there is a ramp close for you.  Do not own a boat; rentals are available at the two marinas located on the Lake.  This is an 18,600-acre lake with plenty of room for everyone, whether you want a quiet cove for fishing or a large open area for skiing or boating.
Picnic sites are located in most recreation areas.  The Spalding Picnic Area has 3 large shelters and a playground for young visitors.   
The David C. Berti shooting range located in the Warren G. See South Spillway Recreation Area is open daily from 8 a.m. until dusk.  It features ranges for handguns and rifles along with shooting benches and shelters.  Range rules and conditions may be obtained by calling the project office.
You may buy 2010 Annual Day Use Pass, at the campground fee booths or at the Project Office.  They may be purchased for $30.00 or $15.00 with a Golden Age/Access or America the Beautiful Pass.  The Project Office is open on Monday thru Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.
  Whether you spend a day, or a week, Mark Twain Lake has something for everyone.  For more information about facilities, services, special events, or other inquiries please contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at (573) 735-4097.

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Mark Twain Lake Hiring Students for the Summer

February 8, 2010 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is seeking college students who are looking for internships or seasonal jobs. Mark Twain Lake is a perfect place to gain valuable real-world experience for a resume.  Interns may receive academic credit. It is a chance to get hands-on learning opportunities in recreation management, public relations, natural resources, biology, forestry, and teaching fields. The intern experiences all aspects of public land stewardship.

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If you are a college student interested in: Natural Resource Management, Parks & Recreation, Education, Public Affairs, Marketing and Customer Service this might be the job you are looking for. For more information please phone 573-735-4097, email at marktwaininfo@usace.army.mil or stop in at the Mark Twain Lake Project Office on Hwy J just north of the dam weekdays from 8-4:30 pm. 

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M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center Construction Update (January 26, 2010)

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Recently Completed:

Granular backfilling of visitor center main floor areas except for meeting room completed. Geotechnical work continues with moisture/density tests on backfill. Welding metal wall studs continue. Installation of exterior and interior galvanized metal wall studs, window, door headers, steel top plate channels, & bracing, for lobby, vestibules, office & exhibit rooms continue. Installation of exterior wall insulation, sheathing, water barrier & double wood started. Wood roof trusses have been fabricated. Core drilled holes in basement wall for under slab conduits are completed.

Look Ahead:

• Continue installation of steel wall studs, headers, top plates, exterior wall insulation, sheathing & water barrier.
• Continue welding of steel wall studs.
• Continue core drill foundation wall for outside electrical conduit & install temporary electrical power to temporary heater in basement
• Begin installation of roof trusses, sheathing & protective covering.
  

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Mark Twain Lake Resort Development Video

January 19, 2010 - Mark Twain Lake will soon be advertising for proposals to develop a resort directly on the shoreline in the Frank Russell Recreation Area. The desired resort will have a minimum 100 rooms, dining facilities, 300 person capacity conference center/meeting facility and may also offer other recreational opportunities such as indoor waterpark, golf, and spa accommodations. Approximately 500 acres will be made available for development.

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For further information, please contact the Corps of Engineers Mark Twain Lake Project Office by calling 573-735-4097 or stopping by 20642 Highway J, Monroe City, Missouri

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Introducing Mark Twain Lake's New Trail Maps

January 14, 2010 - To fulfill increased customer requests for trail facilities at Mark Twain Lake, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers entered into partnerships with local Equine Clubs to develop multi-use trails. These trails are available for non-motorized use by all visitors. Mutual concerns for safety and trail maintenance will help sustain good will and cooperation among all trail users. Title 36, Chapter 327 Rules and Regulations governs use of all trails located on public lands. Click on Photos for downloadable PDF's.

For further information, please contact the Corps of Engineers Mark Twain Lake Project Office by calling 573-735-4097 or stopping by 20642 Highway J, Monroe City, Missouri

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M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center Construction Update (January 14, 2010)

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Recently Completed:

Ongoing work at the visitor center includes completing forming, installing resteel and placing concrete in vestibule 2.5 feet foundation wall and continued work on performing air, slump tests on concrete and casting concrete test cylinders. Work is continuing on welding metal wall studs, completing welding of structural steel for the chimney wall and installing structural steel supports for floor joists. Another company is continuing to install exterior & interior galvanized metal wall studs, window, door headers, steep top plate channels & bracing, for audiorium, meeting room, men, women toilets, lobby, vestibule and exhibit room. Installation is beginning of exterior wall insulation, sheathing, and double wood top plates. Wood trusses/joists for floor over basement, temporary plastic sheeting, and sheathing has been mobilized and installed.

Look Ahead:

• Continue installation of steel wall studs, headers, top plates exterior wall insulation & sheathing.
• Continue welding of steel wall studs.
• Continue prefabricating & installation of roof trusses.
• Begin installation of under slab electrical and 4 inch base, while placing 5 inch concrete floors.
• Geothermal well installation & site ultilities scheduled to begin next week.

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M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center Construction Update (December 10, 2009)

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Recently Completed:

• Continuing to place & compact granular backfill for visitor center slabs & basement walls.
• Began installing 2 inch insulation board against interior surface of 2.5 ft concrete foundation walls.
• Completed forming, installing resteel and placing concrete for all visitor center footings and 2.5 feet basement & step walls except for approximately 47 feet at visitor center entrance.
• 95% & 98% o block retaining walls nos. 5 & 6 completed.
• Continue to perform granular, rock backfill, density/moisture tests, air, slump tests on concrete and casting concrete test cylinders.

Look Ahead:

Continue installing reinforcing steel, forming, placing & curing concrete in retaining walls, pedestrian bridge footings & walls; should be completed this upcoming week. Continue construction of retaining block wall no. 4. Begin installation of exterior wall framing scheduled to begin this week. Underground utilities installation scheduled for the last week in December. Installation of waterproofing on exterior basement walls scheduled to begin this week. Continue installation of 2 inch insulation board & granular & rock backfill at basement, step walls and areas under floor slabs.

Annual Day Use Passes Available for 2010

January 6, 2010 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake is announcing the availability of the 2010 Annual Day Use Passes. The 2010 annual passes can be purchased in person, or by telephone, at the Mark Twain Lake Project Office during normal operating hours, Monday thru Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Individuals are encouraged to bring current hangtags when purchasing renewal passes. Passes will also be available at the Ray Behrens and Indian Creek Campground fee booths after campgrounds open April 2, 2010. The “hang tag” passes sell for $30 each and will permit the holder and accompanying passengers to use all day-use facilities at Corps-operated parks. Golden Age and Access Passports are no longer issued by the Corps. However, previously issued passports will be accepted. Holders of the new federal recreation pass “America the Beautiful-Senior Pass” and “America the Beautiful-Access pass will receive a 50% reduction. New passes may be obtained in person at the USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Reclamation, Bureau of Land Management and Fish and Wildlife Service facilities.
Day use fees are charged for the use of certain boat ramps and beaches at Mark Twain Lake. These fees help offset operating and maintenance costs at Corps facilities to assure public demand for high quality recreation opportunities is met. Visitors who do not wish to purchase an annual pass may pay a daily use fee of $1 per person, up to $4 per vehicle, for the use of the developed swimming beaches and a fee of $3 for boat launching at ramps that have additional amenities. One-day passes may be purchased at each of the following areas: boat ramps located at Ray Behrens, Robert Allen, South Fork, Stoutsville, Indian Creek, and Spalding Recreation Areas and at the beach located at the Spalding Recreation Area. Persons displaying a Corps of Engineers campground registration tag are exempt from paying day use fees during the period for which the camping registration covers.
For more information on recreation day use fees, please contact the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at 573-735-4097 or visit the office north of the dam on Hwy. J.

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M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center Construction Update (December 16, 2009)

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Recently Completed:

Ongoing work at the visitor center includes continued construction of retaining block wall, installing of reinforcing steel, forming, placing and curing concrete in retaining walls, pedestrian bridge footings and walls and installation of insulation board and granular and rock backfill at the basement, step walls and areas under floor slabs. Contractors are also erecting steel structural walls.

Look Ahead:

Continue installing reinforcing steel, forming, placing & curing concrete in retaining walls, pedestrian bridge footings & walls; should be completed this upcoming week. Continue construction of retaining block wall no. 4. Begin installation of exterior wall framing scheduled to begin this week. Underground utilities installation scheduled for the last week in December. Installation of waterproofing on exterior basement walls scheduled to begin this week. Continue installation of 2 inch insulation board & granular & rock backfill at basement, step walls and areas under floor slabs.

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M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center Construction Update (December 10, 2009)

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Recently Completed:

• Continuing to place & compact granular backfill for visitor center slabs & basement walls.
• Began installing 2 inch insulation board against interior surface of 2.5 ft concrete foundation walls.
• Completed forming, installing resteel and placing concrete for all visitor center footings and 2.5 feet basement & step walls except for approximately 47 feet at visitor center entrance.
• 95% & 98% o block retaining walls nos. 5 & 6 completed.
• Continue to perform granular, rock backfill, density/moisture tests, air, slump tests on concrete and casting concrete test cylinders.

Look Ahead:

Continue installing reinforcing steel, forming, placing & curing concrete in retaining walls, pedestrian bridge footings & walls; should be completed this upcoming week. Continue construction of retaining block wall no. 4. Begin installation of exterior wall framing scheduled to begin this week. Underground utilities installation scheduled for the last week in December. Installation of waterproofing on exterior basement walls scheduled to begin this week. Continue installation of 2 inch insulation board & granular & rock backfill at basement, step walls and areas under floor slabs.

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M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center Construction Update (December 3, 2009)

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Recently Completed:

• All major excavation has been completed November 4, 2009.
• Completed placing & compacting granular backfill for visitor center wall footings, basement wall footings, retaining walls & pedestrian bridge wall footings. 
• Granular backfill is complete except for floor slabs.
• Completed hauling excess clay materials off jobsite.
• Mobilized, laid-out, excavated granular backfill or wall footings. 
• Installed reinforcing steel & partially placed concrete in step, basement & retaining wall footings & 2.5 feet foundation walls.
• Continuing excavation, placing, compacting base rock, drainage rock, rock backfill, geogrid, geotextile filter fabric & Versa-Block construction of retaining block wall nos. 5 & 6.
• Continue to perform granular, rock backfill, density/moisture tests, air, slump tests on concrete and casting concrete test cylinders.

Look Ahead:

Continue lay-out, installing reinforcing steel, forming, placing & curing concrete in retaining walls, step, pedestrian bridge footings & wall footings, 2.5 feet & step foundation walls.  Basement walls are scheduled to be placed.  Anticipate all footing and foundation walls to be completed.  Continue construction of retaining block wall No. 5 & 6.  Underground utilities installation is tentatively scheduled to begin second week in December 2009. 

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Mark Twain Lake 2009 Food Plot Maps Available

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Visit our new Mark Twain Lake Partnership Page

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Mark Twain Lake Celebrates a "Two-For"

September 20, 2009 - Mark Twain Lake celebrated twice Saturday, September 12.  The lake is getting a new visitor center and celebrated 25 years of service to the region and the nation.

First in late morning more than 125 people from across the region and as far away as Maryland gathered to mark a new beginning for the multi-purpose lake project by breaking ground for the new M. W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center.  The center, illustrated by large architect’s drawings will go up on the site of a previous facility, the shell of which was undergoing demolition in the background.  The original visitor center, by the same name, had to be closed in 2004 when structural deterioration was assessed, making it unsafe for visitors.

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Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake 25th Anniversary Ceremony and Visitor Center Groundbreaking

September 1, 2009 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Mark Twain Lake Chamber of Commerce are celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake. The event will be held on September 12, 2009 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Warren G. South Spillway.  Come and listen to music by Regûlarri, look at exhibits, visit the Clarence Cannon Dam power plant visitor area or attend the groundbreaking ceremony for the new M.W. Boudreaux Visitor Center. The groundbreaking ceremony for the visitor center is at 11 a.m. at the Boudreaux Visitor Center site. The 25th Anniversary ceremony will begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Warren G. South Spillway.  The food vendor for the event is the Monroe City VFW. 

The 25th Anniversary event is reminiscent of the annual get-togethers hosted by the Mark Twain Lake Association during the construction years, to observe and discuss the work accomplished on the construction of the dam and lake. The event will be a time to meet friends, share “stories” and see old photographs, memorabilia and exhibits on display by the Ralls and Monroe County Historical Societies and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Please share these important events with the community. Come to the reunion and see your old friends. For more information, please phone the Mark Twain Lake Project Office at 573-735-4097 or email  Clara.M.Queen@usace.army.mil.

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Mark Twain Lake gets new Visitor Center as a result of
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding

August 5, 2009 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake announces that a $4.482M contract has been awarded to John J. Kirlin Special Projects, LLC of Rockville, Md., for the design and construction of the new M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center. The new facility will be replacing the old one, which after being opened for 20 years was permanently closed in November 2004 due to accelerated structural deterioration.

Funding for the work has been secured under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to stimulate economic and employment activity. The contractor will be utilizing local resources in the project’s design and construction.

Construction plans include the removal of the old building, which sits on one of the most scenic overlooks at Mark Twain Lake. The new visitor center will be built at the same location, which is also the site of the Northeast Missouri Vietnam Memorial.

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US Coast Guard Auxiliary Boat Inspections at Mark Twain Lake

May 25, 2009 - Memorial Weekend at Mark Twain Lake brought successful USCG (United States Coast Guard) Auxiliary vessel inspections on Saturday. Seth Wilson, Park Ranger for the USACE (United States Army Corps of Engineers), hosted the four USCG vessel examiners from USCG Auxiliary Division 3 District 8. The USCG was stationed at John F. Spalding and the Ray Behrens Boat Ramps; they completed 30 courtesy vessel inspections with a combined 24 hours of volunteer service.
The USCG Auxiliary like the Corps of Engineers has a fundamental belief that the key to having an enjoyable boating experience is to place a priority on safety. Through vessel inspections, the USCG Auxiliary attempted to increase the knowledge level of the boating public with a promotion of a vital water safety message in conjunction with the USACE. Also, the Missouri State Water Patrol provided "Handbook of Missouri Boating Laws" to pass out to all boaters who had their boats inspected. The mission of the Coast Guard Recreational Boating Safety program is to minimize the loss of life, personal injury, property damage, and negative environmental impact associated with the use of recreational boats through preventative means. Future inspections will be held at the lake with dates and times to be announced with the possibility of a special patrol event including one if their 28 ft. patrol boats.

Visitor Center Funding Approved for Mark Twain Lake

April 29, 2009 - The United States Army Corps of Engineers released a listing of Civil Works projects to be funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  The Clarence Cannon Dam and Mark Twain Lake Project is the recipient of funding for the replacement of the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center, a small watercraft barrier upstream of the dam and recreation area road repairs. 

We would like to acknowledge the continued support from partners, such as the Mark Twain Lake Visitor and Educational Resource Center Committee, who have worked for years to get the Visitor Center reopened. We can’t forget the many neighbors, teachers, community members, visitors and friends who wrote letters and emails and signed petitions of support.  Also, thank you to the media for keeping the story alive in the interest of the regional economic, cultural and educational benefits the project provides.

Corps Rolls Out Plan for Stewardship Area at Whitetails Banquet

March 24, 2009 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rolled out a historic environmental stewardship program at the annual Whitetails Unlimited banquet held Saturday night. An estimated 400 people attended the event held at the Knights of Columbus Hall and had an opportunity to learn about the project at a booth manned by Corps ranger Shelley Howald and Katelyn Young, student coordinator.

The local Whitetails Unlimited Chapter has pledged $1,500 toward the project in its fi rst year to develop two five-acre food plot demonstration parcels. The Northeast Missouri Environmental
Stewardship Demonstration Area will be a regional cooperative project at the Frank Russell Recreation area on Route J. The Frank Russell campground is the closest campground to the dam and has 65 campsites with electrical hookup. It is adjacent to the Joanna Trail and has a shaded horse corral, ampitheater and large pond.

The corps is farming partnerships with local chapters of Whitetails Unlimited, Wild Turkey Federation, Quails Unlimited , NARFE, FFA, and the National Resources Conservation Service, in addition to Hannibal Vo-Tech School and Forrest Keeling Nursery. Its location in the Frank Russell area will give tourists multiple opportunities to learn about Mark Twain Lake through dam tours, and the Visitor Center if it reopens. The already popular recreation area will provide wildlife enthusiasts and campers another reason to extend their stay at Mark Twain Lake. The project will give local residents and visitors to the lake area an educational opportunity to learn about land stewardship.

The program will allow numerous local wildlife groups to have hands-on volunteer opportunities in habitat design, vegetative composition, wildlife management, soil conservation and sustainable forest management.Included in this project are upland bird management units, food resource demonstration units, stewardship technology demonstration units, warm season grass establishment units, plant demonstration area, and proposed shelterhouse, nature/education center, proposed fi tness/interpretive trail and bicycle trail.  

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Partnering With Mark Twain Lake

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Questions or Comments? Please contact us.

E-mail: marktwaininfo@usace.army.mil

Phone: (573) 735-4097

Address:
Mark Twain Lake Project Office
20642 Highway J
Monroe City, MO 63456