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  • Carlyle Lake Facilities Open

    CARLYLE LAKE – All Corps of Engineers managed recreation areas and facilities at Carlyle Lake will remain open for the 2016 recreation season. Due to erroneous media reports pertaining to the closure of parks, the Carlyle Lake Project Office has received numerous calls from the public concerning this matter.

  • Summer Employment Internship Position at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at the Carlyle Lake/ Kaskaskia River Project is currently seeking someone who is interested in a Student Conservation Association (SCA) Public Safety Internship position for summer employment. SCA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of our environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land. The SCA Public Safety Intern will work under the supervision of USACE park rangers as they work together to encourage public safety to those who are recreating on USACE-managed public lands and waters.

  • Summer Employment Available at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is looking for qualified candidates to fill student vacancies for the 2016 summer recreation season. Carlyle Lake offers a great work experience opportunity for students who plan to make a career in the biological sciences, outdoor recreation, or the law enforcement field.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Public Meetings to be held regarding the Carlyle Lake & Kaskaskia River Project Master Plan Updates

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Carlyle Lake/Kaskaskia River Project, will host three public workshops next week. This will conclude a series of five workshops regarding Master Plan updates for Carlyle Lake and the Kaskaskia River Project. The public is invited to attend these workshops on the Master Plan update process and afford the opportunity to receive input from the public about their issues and concerns regarding the future management of Carlyle Lake and the Kaskaskia River Project.

  • Carlyle Lake Increasing Downstream Releases

    As of 12:00 p.m. on Monday January 4, 2016 the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 458.71 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 5,820 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Sunday January 3, 2016 was approximately 9,420 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Carlyle Lake is currently cresting at 458.70 feet NGVD. With the high pool levels, downstream releases will be increased to 7,000 cfs today and to 10,000 cfs on Tuesday January 5, 2016.

  • Carlyle Lake Pool Crest Update, as of December 30, 2015

    As of 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday December 30, 2015 the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 455.34 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Tuesday December 29, 2015 was approximately 63,523 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Carlyle Lake is forecasted to crest at 458.5 feet NGVD on Saturday, January 2, 2016.

  • Carlyle Lake Update, as of December 29, 2015

    As of 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday December 29, 2015 the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 452.50 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Monday December 28, 2015 was approximately 53,860 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Carlyle Lake is forecasted to crest at 456.0 feet NGVD on Friday, January 1, 2016.

  • Carlyle Lake Update, as of Monday, December 28, 2015

    As of 1:00 p.m. on Monday December 28, 2015 the pool elevation at Carlyle Lake was 449.44 feet, referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD), with a release of approximately 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The inflow for Sunday December 27, 2015 was approximately 24,750 day second feet (dsf). With current precipitation on the ground, Carlyle Lake is forecasted to crest at <455.0 feet NGVD on Saturday January 2, 2016.