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  • 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.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin demolition of six homes in Cades Cove neighborhood

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, will begin the demolition of six homes in the Cades Cove neighborhood of Florissant, starting Feb. 9, 2026. This demolition is a critical step in ongoing efforts to remediate legacy contamination from the early atomic energy program and to protect the health and safety of the community. The homes, located along Coldwater Creek, were identified as being within areas affected by historical contamination. The USACE Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program is responsible for the cleanup of the contamination within the St. Louis Airport Sites Vicinity Properties. Demolition of these structures is necessary to safely reach and remove contaminated soils beneath the foundations.

  • St. Louis District announces commercial concession opportunity at Carlyle Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, is pleased to announce an exciting commercial concession opportunity at Carlyle Lake, Illinois’ largest man-made lake. The Corps of Engineers is seeking qualified applicants to develop and operate facilities and services in the Dam East Recreation Area aimed at enhancing visitor experiences while supporting local economic growth. The selected concessionaire will be authorized to operate within an approximately 3.44-acre lease area at 13551 Dam East Access Road, Carlyle, Ill., 62231. An approximately 40-by-80-foot building is available at the site, along with water, electric, communication and data utility services.

  • 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.

  • 14th Annual Ben Sapp Memorial Shed Antler Hunt for Youth

    14th Annual Ben Sapp Memorial Shed Antler Hunt for Youth at Mark Twain Lake December 12, 2025, Mark Twain Lake – Are you looking for a new outdoor adventure? The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Mark Twain Lake in partnership with the Monroe City Whitetails Unlimited Chapter, the Mark Twain Lake Visitors and Educational Resource Center Committee, the Missouri Department of Conservation and the Mark Twain State Park are proud to announce the return of the Annual Ben Sapp Memorial Shed Hunt for Youth. This event will take place on Saturday, February 14 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the M.W. Boudreaux Memorial Visitor Center.

  • 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.

  • USACE St. Louis District receives additional funding to advance FUSRAP remediation efforts

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Louis District has received additional funding to advance efforts under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) to protect the health and well-being of communities and the environment.

  • 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.