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  • 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.

  • Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28

    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. 28.

  • Portion of Rend Lake Bike Trail Closing for Archery Event

    Rend Lake College is hosting the USA Archery Collegiate 3D Regionals at North Marcum Archery Complex September 20-22, 2024. An estimated 130 shooters from 8 colleges and 3 states will be participating in the three-day event at Rend Lake.

  • Rend Lake Spillway Dedication Lot Closing for Maintenance

    The Rend Lake Spillway Dedication Lot, on the south side of the Dam Road will close for pavement maintenance at 8:00am Wednesday, September 18, 2024 and reopen on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 8:00am. This closure is necessary for parking lot resealing and striping.

  • Lake Shelbyville Youth Deer Hunt Applications Available

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will hold the 12th Annual Youth Firearm Deer Hunt on October 12 and 13, 2024. To apply for the hunt, youth applicants must be less than 18 years old on October 12, 2024 and be accompanied by an adult. Applications must be received by 8:00 a.m. on September 23, 2024.

  • Kaskaskia River Barge Trip

    The 2024 Lower Kaskaskia Stakeholders Inc. (LKSI) will be hosting their barge trip on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Jerry F. Costello Lock & Dam in Modoc, IL (4800 Lock and Dam Road). This trip is reserved only for LKSI members who have reserved a spot by invitation.

  • Coalshaft South Temporary Closure

    The Coalshaft South parking lot and boat ramp at Lake Shelbyville will be closed starting the evening of Monday, September 2, 2024, through approximately 5p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2024, for a fish habitat placement project. The closures apply to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. These closures are necessary to provide safety for workers and members of the public while work is being conducted.

  • Public Comments Sought on Plan for Navigation Study at Kaskaskia River Port District Terminal 2 Public Meeting to be held on September 12

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District in coordination with the non-federal sponsor, Kaskaskia Regional Port District, are planning to implement a navigation improvement project at the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Terminal 2, and are seeking comments on the project. The project, which is authorized through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Continuing Authorities Program, is aimed at improvement of navigational efficiency at the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Terminal 2. The Tentatively Selected Plan includes dredging the river side channel that leads to the Port terminal, known as the south oxbow in the study, and using two dredge disposal areas.

  • Enjoy a Safe and Fun Labor Day Weekend at Carlyle Lake

    As Labor Day weekend approaches, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is excited to welcome visitors to Carlyle Lake for a well-deserved retreat. With the promise of sunny days and outdoor adventures, we want to ensure that your time at the lake is both enjoyable and safe.