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  • Boundary Maintenance Work at Carlyle Lake

    CARLYLE LAKE – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Carlyle Lake will perform boundary maintenance work from December 16, 2013 through January 10, 2014 on multiple sections of the boundary line at Carlyle Lake. Boundary line maintenance work consists of uniformed Park Rangers and volunteers walking the boundary lines, replacing signposts, identifying encroachments on government property, inspecting mowing permits and clearing brush. The maintenance work is performed annually during the winter months when vegetation is at a minimum. Boundary line maintenance is necessary in order to maintain a visible boundary line and to protect the public lands at Carlyle Lake. The areas scheduled for maintenance will consist of various subdivisions located around the lake.

  • “Masters of the Sky”: Eagles, Falcons, and Hawks Oh My!

    The National Great Rivers Museum along with the Meeting of the Rivers Foundation announces the return of the “Masters of the Sky” show, presented by the World Bird Sanctuary, February 15, 16, and 17, 2014, at the National Great Rivers Museum.

  • Scouting for Eagles! - Cub Scout Eagle Day

    The National Great Rivers Museum invites cub scouts to experience bald eagles like never before on Saturday, January 18th from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.! Get your pack together to witness live Bald Eagles in action. Your group will explore the behavior and habits of these famous creatures, discover the adaptations that help them survive in the wild, and meet with a live Eagle from the World Bird Sanctuary. They will learn about the nesting habits and migration paths of these majestic birds of prey. Boys will experience a bird’s eye view of the eagles from atop Melvin Price Locks and Dam through high powered spotting scopes.

  • Holiday Closures

    The National Great Rivers Museum and Rivers Project Office, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announce the following holiday schedule. Both facilities will be closed on December 24 and 25 in observance of Christmas, and December 31 and January 1 in observance of the New Year.

  • Corps of Engineers to remove rock from Mississippi River channel

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District will begin work Tuesday on the Middle Mississippi River at Thebes, Ill., to remove rocks that pose a threat to navigation during low river stages.