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  • New lifetime pass available for Military Veterans and Gold Star Families to access public lands

    The Biden-Harris administration announced that starting on Veterans Day (Nov. 11), veterans of the U.S. Armed Services and Gold Star Families can obtain a free lifetime pass to thousands of federal recreation sites spread out across more than 400 million acres of public lands, including national parks, wildlife refuges, and forests. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be participating in the new pass program.

  • Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 24.

  • Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season

    Warmer weather is almost here and that means millions of Americans will be planning visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers. As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in and around the water.

  • Boulder Road Bridge Closure

    Boulder Road will be closed at the bridge over Gibbs Creek between Lake Villa Road and Nut Road,

  • Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.

  • Celebration of National Public Lands Day at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is celebrating National Public Lands Day on Friday and Saturday, September 26th and 27th, 2014 in the Dam West and Dam East Recreation Areas. National Public Lands Day (NPLD) is the nation’s largest volunteer effort for public lands. Join more than 175,000 volunteers and participants around the nation to beautify the land, improve fitness, and enjoy the outdoors.

  • Carlyle Lake Get Fit Weekend

    CARLYLE LAKE - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake is celebrating First Lady Michelle Obama’s Let’s Move Outside Campaign by hosting a “Get Fit Weekend” Saturday and Sunday, September 28-29, 2013 in the Dam West Recreation Area. This event is held in partnership with Body by Boyd of Carlyle, Illinois and Trailnet of St. Louis Missouri.