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  • O’Fallon, Illinois resident deploys to Puerto Rico to support Operation Blue Roof

    ST. LOUIS – More than 50 members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District have

  • Hometown Hero: St. Louis District Employee Helps Puerto Rico Hometown Recover

    More than 90 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ St. Louis District employees have deployed since September to support hurricane response and recovery efforts. They are part of more than 850 Corps personnel from across the nation responding to the unprecedented back-to-back storms.

  • Boundary Maintenance Work at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake will be performing boundary maintenance work from December 11, 2017 through January 12, 2018 on multiple sections of the boundary line at Carlyle Lake. The boundary line maintenance work will consist of uniformed Park Rangers and volunteers walking the boundary lines, replacing signposts, identifying encroachments on government property, inspecting mowing permits, and clearing brush along the boundary line. The maintenance work is performed annually during the winter months when vegetation is at a minimum. Maintenance is necessary in order to maintain a visible boundary line and to protect the public lands at Carlyle Lake. The areas of emphasis for the 2017-18 boundary maintenance will be from the Tamalco Access Area to Patoka Access Area.

  • 2017 Water Control Operations/Dam Safety Public Workshop

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced plans for a public workshop to be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mariner’s Village Resort Conference Center in Carlyle, Illinois.

  • Lake Shelbyville Water Control Public Meeting

    Lake Shelbyville – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is hosting a public meeting on Monday, December 4, 2017 at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. The meeting will begin at 6:00 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the current water control plan, water control operations, and dam safety. Engineering staff from the St. Louis District office will present on the topics of water control operations/procedures and dam safety.

  • Visit with Santa at Lake Shelbyville

    Lake Shelbyville – Santa Claus is coming to town on Saturday, December 9 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Lake Shelbyville Visitor Center. Children of all ages and their families are welcome to stop in and see Santa. All who attend will receive a free photo print with Santa as well as some water safety items from Bobber the Water Safety Dog.

  • M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center Winter Hours

    November 9, 2017, Mark Twain Lake – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces the winter hours of

  • TEMPORARY RECREATION AREA CLOSINGS AT LAKE SHELBYVILLE

    Lake Shelbyville – The Lake Shelbyville U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Wolf Creek State Park will hold the 28th Annual Lake Shelbyville Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities during the first firearm deer season on November 17-19, 2017.

  • Hunter Ethics

    CARLYLE LAKE - With the fall hunting season underway, hunters are reminded of their obligation to practice ethical and safe hunting while in the field. Remember, your personal ethics might not match your neighbors, but certain guidelines do pertain to all hunters.

  • 2017 Water Control Operations/Dam Safety Public Workshop

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced plans for a public workshop to be held on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mariner’s Village Resort Conference Center in Carlyle, Illinois.