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  • Lower Meramec Floodplain Management Planning Workshops

    ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, in partnership with St. Louis, Jefferson and Franklin Counties; Cities of Arnold, Sunset Hills, Fenton, Valley Park, Wildwood, Eureka, Pacific and Union; Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, East-West Gateway Council of Governments, and FEMA (Region 7) is hosting three public workshops to provide information and gather public feedback on the Lower Meramec River Multi-Jurisdictional Floodplain Management Plan.

  • Frank Russell Campground Becoming All Reservable

    Mark Twain Lake, March 19, 2018, Monroe City, Missouri – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark

  • Firewood Cutting Opportunity at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake will extend the opportunity for individuals to obtain a Special Use Permit to cut up downed trees for firewood at Boulder Campground. Permits will be available at the Carlyle Lake Project Office from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. beginning March 8, 2018. A total of 15 permits will be issued on a first come first serve basis and there is no charge. All permit holders will be limited to four cords of firewood which may not be used for commercial use or resale. Previous permit holders from Dam West Campground must reapply. Trees will be located throughout the campground and vehicle access will be limited to paved surfaces only. Cutting will be permitted Tuesday through Saturday beginning March 12, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

  • 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 Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at the Carlyle Lake Visitors Center from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. The American Red Cross works diligently every day to keep an adequate supply of blood available. The need for blood is ongoing—24 hours a day, 365 days a year. In the United States a blood transfusion is needed every two seconds. The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give the gift of life to help meet the demand.

  • Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Public Meeting

    Lake Shelbyville – On March 20th at 6:00 p.m., the Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance will host a public meeting at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center to discuss the status and upcoming fish habitat projects. Lake Shelbyville Fish Habitat Alliance (LSFHA) is made up of fishing clubs, individuals, businesses, government agencies, and organizations looking to improve fishery at Lake Shelbyville.

  • Summer Student Employment Available at Mark Twain Lake

    Mark Twain Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake is seeking applicants for

  • Applications Available for Lake Shelbyville Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities and Wounded Warriors

    Lake Shelbyville – The 29th Annual Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities, hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Wolf Creek State Park will be held November 16 through November 18, 2018. Applications are available for pickup at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office, online at http://tinyurl.com/LakeShelbyville-Hunting,

  • Mark Twain Lake Seeks Public Input on Frank Russell Campground

    Mark Twain Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake will host two public meetings

  • Corps of Engineers conducts FUSRAP five-year review

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is conducting the first Five-Year Review of its environmental remedial actions that have been implemented at the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (located in Middletown, Iowa). The purpose of the Five-Year Review is to determine whether the remedial actions are protective of human health and the environment. In addition, the Five-Year Review report will identify issues, if any, found during the review and make recommendations to address them.

  • Upper Joachim Floodplain Management Workshop

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District in partnership with the City of De Soto, Jefferson County, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the U.S. Geological Survey, Citizens’ Committee for Flood Relief, Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, East-West Gateway, and FEMA (Region 7) will host a public workshop on the Upper Joachim Floodplain Management Plan on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the De Soto Community Center, 400 Boyd Street, De Soto, Mo. 63020, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.