18 May 2021

Mississippi River Visitor Center at Locks and Dam 15 set to reopen May 23

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the Mississippi River Visitor Center at Locks and Dam 15 on the Rock Island Arsenal will reopen to the public Sunday, May 23. Summer visiting hours through Labor Day weekend will be from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. seven days a week.

3 May 2021

Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season

Warmer weather is almost here and that means millions of Americans will be planning visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers. As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in and around the water.

13 Apr 2021

USACE Vicksburg District, Corps Foundation recognize Lake Ouachita volunteers for distinguished service

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The USACE Vicksburg District recently recognized Lake Ouachita volunteers Sidney and Grace Welch with the Volunteer Excellence Coin for their years of exemplary service at the lake’s Denby Point Recreation Area. Created in partnership with the Corps Foundation, the award recognizes volunteers’ extraordinary skills and contributions and encourages an attitude of stewardship and responsibility in caring for USACE lands, facilities, and resources.

2 Dec 2020

USACE Vicksburg District launches new payment system for fee collection at Lake Ouachita campground

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has launched a new electronic payment system for fee collection and reservations at Twin Creek Campground at Lake Ouachita.

19 Nov 2020

National Great Rivers Museum Temporarily Closed

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be closing the National Great Rivers Museum beginning close of

30 Oct 2020

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.

21 Sep 2020

Army Corps of Engineers invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers welcomes volunteers to continue the annual tradition of public service by participating in this year’s National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 26. Events will be held both virtually and in-person where possible and with COVID-19 safety precautions in place.

8 Sep 2020

Vicksburg District’s Arkabutla Lake to host archery hunt

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will host its annual archery hunt at Arkabutla Lake for the 2020-2021 deer hunting season. Four separate hunts will take place throughout the event with each lasting a total of two days including, Oct. 16-17, Oct. 18-19, Oct. 23-24 and Oct. 25-26.

2 Sep 2020

Vicksburg District’s Grenada Lake to host archery hunt

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will host its annual archery hunt at Grenada Lake for the 2020-2021 deer hunting season.

21 Aug 2020

Vicksburg District closes outlet, nearby areas at Arkabutla Lake for routine inspection

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has closed the south side of the outlet channel at Arkabutla Lake for routine maintenance and inspection.