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  • Carlyle Lake Facilities Opening Soon

    Spring has arrived, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) facilities at Carlyle Lake will soon open for the 2026 recreation season. This includes the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center, campgrounds, and fish cleaning stations, all of which enrich the visitor experience and offer excellent recreational opportunities on public lands.

  • Volunteers Needed for Fish Habitat Improvement Projects at Carlyle Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Carlyle Lake Education Habitat and Preservation (CLEHP) group and community volunteers, will host two volunteer workdays in March to improve fish habitat and enhance fisheries at Carlyle Lake.

  • Kaskaskia Eagle Fest Set for March 7 at Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam

    The Kaskaskia River Project will host Kaskaskia Eagle Fest on Saturday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Jerry F. Costello Lock and Dam, 4800 Lock and Dam Road, Modoc.

  • Forrest W. “Bo” Wood Area Temporarily Closed

    The Bo Wood Recreation Area will be closed February 17 through February 20. This closure includes the entire area, including the entrance road, dog park, and boat ramp. Access will not be permitted for either vehicle or pedestrian traffic during this time.

  • Eagle Watch at Case-Halstead Library

    Eagle Watch, a collaboration between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Carlyle Lake Project and Case-Halstead Public Library, will take place on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The World Bird Sanctuary will present two "All About Eagles" programs, one at 9:30 a.m. and another at 10:30 a.m., featuring a live bald eagle and offering a closer look at the fascinating nature of this iconic species.

  • Repurpose Your Live Christmas Trees for Fish Habitat

    Repurpose your live Christmas tree by donating it to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rend Lake Project for fish habitat. Donated trees will be bundled together and placed underwater in Rend Lake, providing fish habitat and improving angling opportunities.

  • Boundary Maintenance Work at Carlyle Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake will be performing boundary maintenance work from December 15, 2025, through January 9, 2026, on multiple sections of the boundary line at Carlyle Lake, specifically the area from Coles Creek Recreation Area to Boulder Recreation Area.

  • Temporary Area Closures During Firearm Deer Seasons at Rend Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake wishes to inform visitors that several recreation areas will be temporarily closed during the state firearm deer hunting seasons.

  • Temporary Recreation Area Closings at Lake Shelbyville To Conduct Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Wolf Creek State Park will hold the 35th Annual Lake Shelbyville Deer Hunt for People with Disabilities during the first firearm deer season on November 21-23, 2025. The hunt will be conducted in portions of recreation areas at Lake Shelbyville that are closed for the season.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Seeks Public Input for Mississippi & Illinois River Habitat Restoration

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in collaboration with state and federal partners, announces the launch of the Mississippi & Illinois River Experience Tool, a new initiative to gather public input to inform future restoration efforts under the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program (NESP).