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  • ANNUAL TURKEY HUNT FOR PERSONS WITH DISABLITIES

    The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Paris LionsClub has scheduled the Annual Turkey Hunt for

  • Corps of Engineers Seeks Volunteers for Placement of Fish Structure

    Mark Twain Lake, March1, 2016 - Many Christmas trees have been collected during the annual

  • Wappapello Lake 75th Anniversary Special Events

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wappapello Lake, in partnership with the Wappapello Lake Area Association and other partners, announce the 2016 special event schedule. We are celebrating the 75th anniversary of the completion of Wappapello Reservoir and Dam. Starting on April 2, 2016, we will kick off a year-long celebration commemorating Wappapello Lake’s rich community and history. Everyone is invited to participate in these events. The festivities will take place in and around the lake area and offer something for the entire family.

  • Drones Prohibited At Wappapello Lake

    Drones are a new and exciting technology available to everyone and can be used for many purposes. These drones can be easily acquired and range in sophistication from small children’s toys to expensive professional units with high definition video cameras. For the recreational user, it’s only natural after acquiring one of these to visit places with scenic views and interesting topographic and manmade features.

  • Carlyle Lake Christmas Tree Recycling Program

    CARLYLE LAKE - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is looking for volunteers to assist with the annual spring Christmas tree recycling/fish habitat improvement project being held Saturday, March 12, 2016.

  • HUNTER EDUCATION CLASS TO BE OFFERED

    Mark TwainLake, Monroe City, MO, February 16, 2016 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineerswill skill

  • Warren G. See South Spillway and Berti Shooting Range Will be Closed Temporarily Due to Road Conditions

    Mark Twain Lake, February 10, 2016 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces that theWarren G.

  • Eagle Watch Event at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in partnership with the Case-Halstead Library in Carlyle, IL will be hosting an Eagle Watch on Saturday, February 13, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 1p.m at the library. At 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., the World Bird Sanctuary will present “All About Eagles” and will bring a live bald eagle to demonstrate the majestic flight and nature of this beautiful bird. Everyone attending the event will have the opportunity to listen to a story about bald eagles, make crafts, and observe replicas of a bald eagle skull, egg, talons and feathers to get a better understanding of the bird. Participants can also pick up a map at the library during the event and drive to various viewing locations at the lake. Park Rangers will be at these locations with spotting scopes to assist and answer questions. Everyone is encouraged to bring binoculars and dress accordingly for the weather.

  • 2016 Kaskaskia Eagle Fest

    The Kaskaskia River Project 2016 Eagle Fest event will be held on Saturday, March 5th from 9am – 3pm at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc, Ill. (4800 Lock and Dam Road)

  • “Masters of the Sky”: Eagles, Falcons, and Owls - Oh My!

    Tickets are now available for the annual Masters of the Sky event at the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton, Ill. The two-day eagle extravaganza will be held on February 13 and 14, 2016. Each year, this event promises to amazing and entertain audiences of all ages.