MOBILE, Ala. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at West Point Lake welcomes volunteers to the annual National Public Lands Day on Sept. 25, from 8:30 a.m. to 1p.m. at Holiday Campground in West Point, Ga.
This year’s event will focus on projects such as shoreline clean-up, constructions of blue bird nesting boxes, and invasive plant removal. Volunteer activities greatly benefit the environment; to several species of fish, birds, and other wildlife, while building awareness of the natural resources for the volunteers who participate.
Volunteers who pre-register are eligible for two nights of free camping. This event is an activity in which the entire family can participate. Mobile District encourages individuals, families, and large groups to volunteer, then relax and enjoy themselves at the beautiful campsites located in Holiday campground on Sept.24 and Sept. 25.
Volunteers will receive a free lunch at Holiday campground at the conclusion of the event. Individuals and groups may register by contacting the West Point Project Office at (706) 645-2937 or by emailing
danielle.c.woody@usace.army.mil. Registration closes Sept.15.
For any further inquiries, please contact the USACE West Point Project Office at 706-645-2937, follow USACE West Point on Facebook @WestPointLake.USACE, and visit our website at http://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/CivilWorks/Recreation/WestPointLake.aspx
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With an area of operation across Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and northern Florida, and a vast military region that includes operations across Central and South America, the Mobile District’s award- winning teams of engineering, construction, regulatory and emergency management professionals are nationally recognized for their leadership in delivery of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ civil works and military programs missions to the Nation.
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