USACE temporarily closes day-use beach areas

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District’s Bay Springs Site Office in Dennis, Miss. has temporarily closed Old Bridge Beach and Piney Grove Beach on the Tennessee-Tombigbee Watery due to high water level impacts effective May 22 until further notice. [Read More]
Published: May-22-13

Special Activity Permit Fee for Hunting at Allatoona Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Allatoona Lake Project announced today that, beginning in the 2013/2014 hunting season, a $20 special activity fee will be assessed for hunting on certain Allatoona Lake lands. This fee is necessary to offset increasing costs in administering the program and for some future improvements of wildlife habitat. [Read More]
Published: May-22-13

USACE offers water, boating safety tips for holiday weekend

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District continues to encourage everyone to practice water and boating safety as the Memorial Day holiday weekend kicks off. [Read More]
Published: May-22-13

Corps Announces Public Scoping Meeting for its Port of Gulf Expansion Project’s Environmental Impact Statement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District (USACE), in coordination with the Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA), will hold a public scoping meeting on Tuesday, May 21 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Marriott Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront Hotel, 1600 East Beach Boulevard, Gulfport, Miss. 39501. [Read More]
Published: May-20-13

Allatoona Lake: USACE programs return for recreation season

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Allatoona Lake Project in Cartersville, Ga. is gearing up for the 2013 recreation season with several programs returning. Vessel Safety Checks by the U.S. Coast Guard are scheduled to kick off May 25 at Blockhouse Ramp and marinas around Allatoona Lake. [Read More]
Published: May-03-13

Corps Announces Public Scoping Meeting for Environmental Impact Statement for the Port of Gulfport Expansion Project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District (USACE), in coordination with the Mississippi State Port Authority (MSPA), will hold a public scoping meeting on Tuesday, May 21 from 5:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Marriott Courtyard Gulfport Beachfront Hotel, 1600 East Beach Boulevard, Gulfport, Miss. 39501. The purpose of this scoping meeting is to announce modifications to the permit application for the Port of Gulfport Expansion Project for which an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is being prepared. [Read More]
Published: May-01-13

Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam to Reopen

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District announced today the Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam located on the Apalachicola River in Chattahoochee, Fla., will reopen to all vessels. The lock will reopen on Saturday, April 27. The lock was closed on December 10, 2012 to allow repairs to the hydraulic system that opens and closes the lock gates. [Read More]
Published: Apr-25-13

R. Shaefer Heard Day Use Park and West Point Dam Road to be Closed April 26-28

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District announces today, the R. Shaefer Heard Day Use Park and the road across West Point Dam will be closed to all vehicular traffic, at 8 p.m Friday April 26 thru 1 pm on Sunday April 28 for the 10th Annual West Point Lake Triathlon. [Read More]
Published: Apr-19-13

Okatibbee Lake reduces Operations at a Campground, a Day Use Area and Four Beaches

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, announced today that one campground, a day use area and four beaches at Okatibbee Lake will have reduced hours for the upcoming recreation season. [Read More]
Published: Apr-10-13

Lake Lanier reduces operations at four campgrounds

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, announced today that four camping areas at Lake Sidney Lanier will be open only four days per week for the upcoming recreation season. [Read More]
Published: Apr-05-13