District celebrates island restoration completion > St. Louis District > News Releases
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. The district held the dedication ceremony for Alton Pool Islands, Twin Islands and Moore’s Towhead NESP projects as part of the kick-off of […]
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28 > St. Louis District > News Releases
Washington — 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. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or […]
Rend Lake Spillway Dedication Lot Closing for Maintenance > St. Louis District > News Releases
Rend Lake — 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. Visitors can still access the Rend Lake Spillway […]
Lake Shelbyville Youth Deer Hunt Applications Available > St. Louis District > News Releases
Lake Shelbyville — 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 […]
Kaskaskia River Barge Trip > St. Louis District > News Releases
Kaskaskia River Project — 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. Due […]
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 […]
Enjoy a Safe and Fun Labor Day Weekend at Carlyle Lake > St. Louis District > News Releases
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. Carlyle Lake is the perfect […]
Public Comments Sought on Plan for Navigation Study at Kaskaskia River Port District Terminal 2 Public Meeting to be held on September 12
ST. LOUIS – 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 […]
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Auction off Impounded Deer Stands > St. Louis District > News Releases
Lake Shelbyville — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold a silent auction for impounded deer stands and climbing sticks on Saturday, August 24th from 8:30 –11:00 a.m. at the government vehicle compound south of the Lake Shelbyville Administration Building. Approximately 80 climbing sticks and tree stands to include climbing stands, single and buddy […]
Lake Shelbyville Tree Stand Permits Now Available for the 2024-2025 Deer Season > St. Louis District > News Releases
Lake Shelbyville — Lake Shelbyville‘s Tree Stand Policy for this year will remain the same as it was last season. The policy allows hunters to leave one stand up for the season (“Seasonal Tree Stand”) and/or utilize up to two “Roving” stands that can be left up during archery season for a period not to […]