22 Apr 2015

Bring Back the Monarchs

CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is hosting Bring Back the Monarchs on Saturday, May 16, to commemorate National Park Trust’s (NPT) Fourth Annual National Kids to Parks Day. The event will take place at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Over the past two years the monarch butterfly population has reached its lowest level since 1993. Participants at the event can help the recovery by assisting with milkweed and wildflower plantings that will help provide monarchs with food, cover and host plants to lay their eggs. Other activities will include monarch programs presented by the Butterfly House, monarch crafts, and photo opportunities.

13 Apr 2015

Camping Opportunities at Carlyle Lake in 2015

CARLYLE LAKE – The 2015 camping season is currently underway at Carlyle Lake. Dam West and McNair Campgrounds opened on April 1st, Boulder Campground will open April 15th and Coles Creek Campground and Lotus Group Area on May 1st. The Dam East Spillway Campground and Eldon Hazlet State Park are open year-round.

16 Mar 2015

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 Thursday, March 19th at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center from 11 a.m. to 7 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.

4 Mar 2015

Temporary Closure of the General Dean Boat Ramp

CARLYLE LAKE – The General Dean Boat Ramp will be temporarily closed from Tuesday, March 3, through Friday, March 13, 2015. This closure is necessary to accommodate commercial fisherman and provide public safety during the removal of invasive fish species (silver carp) from the Carlyle Lake tail water. During this timeframe, the East and West Spillway Recreation areas and facilities will remain open to the public.

4 Mar 2015

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 14, 2015.

12 Feb 2015

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 14, 2015.

4 Feb 2015

Kaskaskia Watershed Association to hold Annual Summit

The Kaskaskia Watershed Association, Inc. (KWA) will hold the Annual Summit on Monday, March 9, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Mariner’s Village Conference Center, 1 Resort Drive, Carlyle, Illinois. This year’s theme “New Opportunities Built on Past Successes,” will focus on new projects and past successes in the Kaskaskia River and the Kaskaskia Watershed.

26 Jan 2015

Eagle Watch Event at 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 14, 2015, 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.

5 Jan 2015

Hunter Ethics

As the fall hunting season continues, 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.

5 Jan 2015

Carlyle Lake Christmas Tree Recycling Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake will be collecting used Christmas trees for the annual Christmas tree recycling project. The Corps of Engineers, along with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, uses these trees to provide an effective and economical means of providing fish habitat at Carlyle Lake.