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  • Corps of Enigneers reopens main chamber at Mel Price Locks

    Alton, Ill. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District reopened the main lock chamber to river traffic at Melvin Price Locks and Dam today after completing emergency repairs to one of the busiest locks on the Mississippi River.
  • Dove Hunt for Sportsmen with Disabilities at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – Sportsmen with disabilities can now reserve access to handicapped-accessible dove hunting blinds for September 1st and September 2nd, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to sunset. The use of each blind is by reservation only and will be limited to permanently non-ambulatory or semi-ambulatory hunters. Each hunter may request a specific day or both days and a lottery will be held for the competing slots. Requests for reservations are taken by phone or in writing. The deadline is 4:00 p.m. on August 28, 2014. For more information, or to place a request, contact the Carlyle Lake Project Office by phone at (618) 594-2484.
  • Keyesport Recreation Area Temporarily Closed for Triathlon

    CARLYLE LAKE - RaceMaker Productions will be hosting a triathlon in the Keyesport Recreation Area at Carlyle Lake on Sunday, August 10, 2014. Due to the number of participants and for public safety, Keyesport Recreation Area will be temporarily closed from 10:00 p.m. Saturday, August 9, 2014 until 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 10, 2014. All other recreation areas will remain open.
  • Cruisin' the Dam Car Show and Cruz-in

    CARLYLE LAKE - On Friday, August 8, 2014, the 18th Annual Car Show & Cruz-In will be held at the Mariner’s Village Resort at Carlyle Lake. More than 250 classic cars from central and southern Illinois are expected to participate in the event.
  • Weekend Activities at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is preparing for a fun and safe weekend. Whether you enjoy fishing, camping, boating, bike riding or other outdoor activities, Carlyle Lake offers an abundance of recreation opportunities. While participating in water related recreation activities, always wear your life jacket. Over two-thirds of people who drown never had any intention of being in the water.
  • Upcoming activities at Wappapello Lake

    Wappapello Lake – Even though summer is winding down, there are still plenty of things to do and enjoy at Wappapello Lake. Please mark your calendars for the following activities the entire family will enjoy.
  • ROAD WORK ONGOING AT MARK TWAIN LAKE

    Mark Twain Lake --The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake would like the recreating
  • Duck blind drawing, Mobility impaired deer hunt at Wappapello Lake

    Wappapello Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake would like to announce two upcoming events. First, the annual duck blind drawing and registration will be held on August 16, 2014, at 1 p.m. in the multi-purpose room of the Bill Emerson Memorial Visitor Center. Secondly, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation and the National Wild Turkey Federation, we are sponsoring a Mobility Impaired Modern Gun Deer Hunt on October 18 and 19, 2014. Applications are being accepted through August 29, 2014, and the drawing will be conducted on September 2, 2014.
  • Hands-on science fun on August 2, 2014

    Benton, IL- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake invites you to attend this week’s Environmental Science Series program to be held in the Rend Lake Visitor Center on Saturday August 2nd . “Hands-on Science Fun” will be presented by The Science Center of Southern Illinois. Join us at 11:00 a.m. when we will be investigating volcanoes.
  • 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 the public lands and waters at Carlyle Lake. More than 10,000 acres of public lands are open to hunting to which all-current Illinois game laws and regulations are in effect. All hunters are also required to sign in and out daily and record harvest at the nearest hunter sign in box. Access areas are conveniently located around the lake to provide parking and access to public lands.