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  • Aerial Spraying for Bush Honeysuckle to Take Place this Fall

      For Immediate Release: 02 November 2018 Release No.: 19-03   Aerial Spraying for Bush Honeysuckle

  • Temporary Recreation Area Closings at Lake Shelbyville

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Wolf Creek State Park will hold the 29th Annual Lake Shelbyville Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities during the first firearm deer season on November 16-18, 2018. The hunt will be conducted in portions of recreation areas at Lake Shelbyville that are closed for the season.

  • Temporary Recreation Area Closings at Lake Shelbyville

    Temporary Recreation Area Closings at Lake Shelbyville for Youth Deer Hunt Lake Shelbyville – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a youth deer hunt at Lake Shelbyville on October 6 & 7, 2018. The hunt will be conducted in portions of recreation areas previously closed for the season. As a safety precaution Lone Point Campground, excluding the boat ramp and Walleye Group Camp, and all of Wilborn Creek and Opossum Creek Recreation Areas will be closed to vehicle and pedestrian traffic from 2:00 p.m. October 5, 2018 to 7:00 p.m. October 7, 2018.

  • WATERFOWL HUNTING PROCEDURES ANNOUNCED FOR THE OKAW WETLANDS

    For Immediate Release: 20 September 2018 Release No.: 18-24 WATERFOWL HUNTING PROCEDURES ANNOUNCED

  • Providing Accessibility: General Dacey Trail Hayride

    Providing Accessibility: General Dacey Trail Hayride Lake Shelbyville – Always wanted to see the General Dacey Trail, but physically unable to walk it alone? Join us on October 11 for the 2018 Hay Ride for People with Mobility Restrictions. This event features scenic hayride tours of the General Dacey Trail for all, young and old, who are physically unable to walk the trail on their own. Family or staff support are encouraged to ride along for the safety and enjoyment of all participants. Tours arrive and depart from the Shelbyville Aquatic Center parking lot in Shelbyville’s Forest Park. This event is made possible by Lake Shelbyville, US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), General Dacey Trail, and Sloan Implement of Shelbyville. Departure times are 10:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., and 3:00 p.m. To reserve a space, please contact the Lake Shelbyville USACE Interpretive Services and Outreach Program at 217-774-3951 ext. 2 to make a reservation. Walk ups will be accommodated if space is available, but is not guaranteed. -30-

  • Lake Shelbyville Youth Deer Hunt Applications Available

    Shelbyville Youth Deer Hunt Applications Available Lake Shelbyville - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 9th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 6 and 7, 2018. To apply for the hunt, youth must be less than 18 years old on October 6, 2018 and be accompanied by an adult on the hunt. Applications must be received by 4:00 p.m. on September 14, 2018. Applications can be picked up at the Lake Shelbyville Project Office Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or online at: www.tinyurl.com/LakeShelbyville-Hunting

  • Mountain Bike Weekend at Lake Shelbyville

    Lake Shelbyville – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is partnering with the Lake Volunteers Association, Central Illinois Mountain Bike Association, and the General Dacey Trail Mountain Bike Club to host the 1st Annual DirtWorx MTB Fest on September 14-16, 2018.

  • Aquafest at Dam West Beach

    Lake Shelbyville – Aquafest at Dam West Beach is no ordinary day at the beach! The Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting Aquafest on Saturday, August 4 from noon to 4:00 p.m.

  • Lake Shelbyville Dove Hunt Applications Available

    Lake Shelbyville – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will be conducting a dove hunt on Saturday, September 1, 2018 at West Wilborn Creek Dove Field. On September 1, two hunts will take place, one in the morning (6:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.) and one in the afternoon (2 p.m. - 7 p.m.).

  • AQUAFEST at Dam West Beach

    Aquafest at Dam West Beach Lake Shelbyville – Aquafest at Dam West Beach is no ordinary day at the beach! The Lake Shelbyville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting Aquafest on Saturday, August 4 from noon to 4:00 p.m. Children and adults of ages all are welcome to attend. The beach fee will be waived for the entire day to allow all beach users a chance to come out and enjoy the free games and activities. Activities include water safety games, sand sculpture contest, inflatable water slides, bounce houses, and an appearance from Bobber the Water Safety Dog. The theme of the event is Island Luau.