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  • Student Employment Open House at Rend Lake Coming Up

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Rend Lake is recruiting for Student Trainee Intern Positions (Pathways Interns) for the 2025 recreation season. The Pathways Internship Program provides paid opportunities to explore federal careers while still in school.

  • Corps of Engineers leaders, FUSRAP staff meet with Cades Cove homeowners

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, met with Cades Cove homeowners yesterday to provide an update on future remediation activities in their neighborhood. District officials also met with area elected officials to update them as well. “The safety and well-being of the affected property owners is paramount in our remediation activities,” said Col. Andy Pannier, USACE St. Louis District commander. “We are currently working to develop documentation that outlines potential response actions to address materials at these properties and we are committed to coordinating closely with the property owners and surrounding community as we work through this process.”

  • Corps of Engineers begins installing FUSRAP signs

    ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, began installing signs along Coldwater Creek in North St. Louis County on properties that still need to be cleaned up because of contamination from our nation’s early atomic energy program. These properties are being addressed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under the Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program, also known as FUSRAP.

  • Changes to USACE Campgrounds at Carlyle Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Carlyle Lake Project Office announces a shift of Dam West Campground to a fully reservable campground and an increase of nightly camping fees for all USACE campgrounds effective immediately. These changes are essential to enhance the camping experience and maintain the quality of our facilities.

  • FIREWOOD CUTTING AT MARK TWAIN LAKE

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that firewood cutting for personal use will be allowed by permit on designated areas of Mark Twain Lake. The cutting period will begin on November 4, 2024 and continue through February 28, 2025. Please be aware that firewood cutting areas may close for short durations during this period to accommodate hunting seasons, inclement weather, and ground conditions.

  • WATERFOWL REFUGE AND NO HUNTING ZONES

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers manages a waterfowl refuge on the Middle Fork and Elk Fork branches on Mark Twain Lake during the waterfowl season. The refuge provides approximately 3,000 acres of habitat for migratory waterfowl to feed and rest before continuing south towards their wintering grounds.

  • Corps of Engineers to host meeting on Lock 25 expansion with area residents and community members

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, will host a meeting to provide additional information on the new 1,200-foot lock at Lock and Dam 25. The meeting will be held at Winfield City Hall, 51 Harry's Way, Winfield, Missouri, Oct. 29, from 5-7 p.m. Formal presentations will occur at 5 p.m., after which project team members will be available to provide information, answer questions, and discuss the project with attendees.

  • Autumn Activities Await Visitors of Carlyle Lake

    This October, Carlyle Lake will come alive with vibrant fall colors and a variety of family-friendly events hosted by various local organizations in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Mark your calendars for these fantastic seasonal happenings.

  • District celebrates island restoration completion

    ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, celebrated the completion of three Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program, or NESP, projects on the Illinois River yesterday, Sept. 24.

  • Rend Lake Dam Road Temporarily Closing for Roadwork September 30 – November 3, 2024

    The Rend Lake Dam Road will be closed to through traffic from September 30 through November 3, 2024 for major roadwork and necessary concrete repairs on the Spillway Bridge. Starting at 8:00am September 30, engineers will be onsite for concrete abutment repairs on the Spillway Bridge.