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  • Mark Twain Lake Fee Collection Stations

    Mark Twain Lake, March 16, 2022 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is announcing the installation of new automated fee collection machines at the following recreation areas:  M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center, David C. Berti Shooting Range, Ray Behrens, Robert Allen, South Fork, Stoutsville, Indian Creek, Spalding Beach/Day Use, and Spalding Boat Ramp.

  • Environmental Science Series Programs Return to the Rend Lake Visitor Center

    After two years of limited public programming due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is excited to celebrate Rend Lake’s 50th Anniversary with a full year of programming. The Environmental Science Series begins May 28, 2022. These programs will be held every Saturday from May 28th to September 3rd in the Rend Lake Visitor Center.

  • Summer 2022 Student Intern Positions at Mark Twain Lake

    Mark Twain Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake is recruiting for Student Trainee Intern positions (Pathway Interns, GS-02/03) for the 2022 recreation season. The direct link for the job and application process is https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/640387900 . This announcement closes March 13, 2022.

  • St. Louis District to host virtual Industry Day March 2

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District will host a virtual Industry Day on Wednesday, March 2 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Advance registration for this free event is required, and you can register on-line at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2022-corps-of-engineers-st-louis-district-industry-day-tickets-253267709537.

  • Rescheduled Kaskaskia Eagle Fest

    The rescheduled 2022 Eagle Fest event will be held on Saturday, March 12th from 9am – 3pm at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc, Ill. (4800 Lock and Dam Road).  All vendors were able to join us for the new date, so it is sure to be a great day to get out and enjoy!

  • 150th Anniversary celebration of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District to kick off at the National Great Rivers Museum

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Louis District will commence celebrating their 150th Anniversary at the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton, IL, Tuesday, from 11:30 till 12:00.  Lt. Col. Jason Sears, Deputy Commander, USACE St. Louis District and Michael R. Morrow, Mayor of Grafton, IL will sign a proclamation in appreciation of the District’s history, partnerships and contributions to the region.   

  • Mark Twain Lake Recreation Areas Reopen After Weather Event

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recreation areas, including boat ramps, day use areas, hunter fishermen access areas, firewood cutting areas, David C. Berti shooting range, Frank Russell archery park, M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center, Project Office and other facilities that are normally open this time of year have reopened as the recent snow is being cleared. Use caution in areas where snow is still present.

  • Weather Related Closures at Mark Twain Lake

    In an effort to protect visitors and employees from impending freezing rain and snow, all U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recreation areas, including boat ramps, day use areas, hunter fishermen access areas, firewood cutting areas, David C. Berti shooting range, Frank Russell archery park, M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center and Project Office at Mark Twain Lake will be closed during the expected weather event.

  • Kaskaskia Watershed Association to hold Annual Summit

    CARLYLE LAKE - The 21st Annual Kaskaskia Watershed Summit, sponsored by the Kaskaskia Watershed Association, Inc. (KWA), will be held on Monday, 7 March 2022, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Mariner’s Village Resort Conference Center in Carlyle, Illinois. Registration begins at 9:00 am. This year’s theme, “Maintaining the Kaskaskia System for Generations to Come”, will focus on the successes and needs of a system that has been functioning for around 50 years and continue well into the future. Speakers include:

  • Park Rangers Offer Public Tours of Lock and Dam 24 in Conjunction with Eagle Days

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, is partnering with the City of Clarksville to bring additional experiences to their annual Clarksville Eagle Days. Throughout the two-day event, USACE Park Rangers will offer free public tours of Lock and Dam 24, which is not typically open for public touring.