24 Feb 2025

Temporary Recreation Area Closings To Conduct Dredging Activities at Lake Shelbyville

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Shelbyville will be performing dredging work on the North end of the lake in 2025. Work will include dredging of the Kaskaskia river channel, starting at the Whitley Creek boat ramp and heading towards the Illinois Highway 32 bridge, located south of Sullivan, IL.

5 Feb 2025

Rescheduled: USACE to Present on Melvin Price Locks & Dam Drawdown Alternative Analysis for Water Control Manual Revision

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District will host two public meetings to present the findings of the Melvin Price Locks and Dam Water Control manual revision update.  A presentation will be given at each public meeting by the St. Louis District Water Control Office on the findings from the analysis of each drawdown alternative.