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Welcome to the Rivers Project Office

Known as the "Father of Waters", the Mississippi River drains 32 US States and 2 Canadian provinces. Near St. Louis, Missouri, the US Army Corps of Engineers Rivers Project manages 300 miles of the Mississippi from Cairo, IL to Saverton, MO and the lower 80 miles of the Illinois River covering nearly 100,000 acres of land and water. Come visit us and explore all that we have to offer.

Rivers Project

Attractions
- Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary
  Posted 01/18/2013
- National Great Rivers Museum
  Posted 01/18/2013
- Recreation Areas
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- Melvin Price Locks and Dams
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- National Scenic Byway
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Education
- Bookstore
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- Boy Scout Program
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- Geocaching
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- Girl Scout Program
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- Melvin Price Lock and Dam
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- Meeting of the Rivers Foundation
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- National Great Rivers Museum
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- Water Safety
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- Our Mississippi
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Events
- Area Events
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- Museum Events
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Maps
- Alton Map
  Posted 01/18/2013
- Bird Sanctuary Map
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- Navigation Maps
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- St. Louis Map
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- Rivers Project
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- Rivers Project Hunting Map
  Posted 10/19/2020
- Interactive Hunting Map
  Posted 05/03/2023
Recreation
- Bird Watching
  Posted 01/18/2013
- Canoeing and Kayaking
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- Federal Pass Program
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- Hiking and Biking
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- Hunting and Fishing
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Reservations
- Locks and Dam Tours
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- Special Events
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Volunteering
Wildlife
- Birding Info
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- Birding Opportunities
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- Bird Board 2011
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- Bird Board 2012
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- Compliance
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- Fish and Wildlife Management
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- Significance
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- Stewardship
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Rivers Project Master Plan

Timber Sale

Addendum No. 1: Timber Sale: Cuivre and Dardenne Islands, Mo.

Addendum No. 1: Timber Sale: Bolter, Mason, and Portage Islands, Mo.

Timber Sale: Cuivre and Dardenne Islands, Mo.

Timber Sale: Bolter, Mason, and Portage Islands, Mo.

Latest News Releases

20th Anniversary Commemoration Event Planned for the National Great Rivers Museum

10/26/2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will be celebrating 20 years since the opening of its National Great Rivers Museum. The celebration will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday,...

Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

5/8/2023

As millions of Americans plan visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in,...

“REC Fest” Spring Festival Returning to the National Great Rivers Museum

5/4/2023

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rivers Project Office invites you to R.E.C. (Recreation, Education, and Conservation) Fest – the largest recreation and safety festival in the Riverbend! Kick off the...

Temporary Closure of Maple Island and Low Water Access Area

5/9/2022

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, will temporarily close Maple Island in West Alton, MO as well as Low Water Access Area on Chouteau Island, Illinois to all vehicles, pedestrians...