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26 Sep 2024
USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of National Public Lands Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced that it will waive day use fees at recreation areas nationwide in observance of National Public Lands Day on Sept. 28, 2024.
7 Jun 2024
USACE waives recreation area day use fees June 16 and 19
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees at more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities, such as group picnic shelters, or events. Other agencies or vendors that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in the areas that they manage.
18 Sep 2023
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 23
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. 23.
12 Jun 2023
USACE Vicksburg District determines Arkabutla Dam currently stable due to low reservoir pool levels, lifts potential breach emergency declaration
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District determined that Arkabutla Dam, in Arkabutla, Mississippi, is stable at the current low lake elevation as of June 12, 2023 and has downgraded the WATCH condition at Arkabutla Dam in DeSoto and Tate Counties, Mississippi to ALERT.
12 Jun 2023
USACE Vicksburg District to offer daily, annual day passes online for Mississippi lakes
VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces that Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid and Grenada Lake visitors can purchase daily and annual day use passes online.
6 Apr 2023
USACE Vicksburg District announces Sardis Lake Youth Fishing Rodeo
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the Sardis Lake Youth Fishing Rodeo will be held on April 29 at Cypress Point Recreation Area.
4 Jan 2023
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. 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 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 16.
17 Nov 2022
USACE Vicksburg District’s Arkabutla Lake accepting applications for youth squirrel hunt
Vicksburg, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District at Arkabutla Lake will hold a youth squirrel hunt on Jan. 14-15 and January 21-22, 2023 in the management area near Arkabutla Lake Dam. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District at Arkabutla Lake will hold a youth squirrel hunt on Jan. 14-15 and January 21-22, 2023 in the management area near Arkabutla Lake Dam. A total of 12 hunters, six per hunt, will be selected from all applications received prior to the date of the drawing. Applications must be received by 3 p.m. on Dec. 14. Applications may be mailed, emailed or completed at the Arkabutla Lake Field Office, and returned to the Arkabutla Lake Field Office at: 3905 Arkabutla Dam Rd. Coldwater, MS 38618. Applications are also available on the Arkabutla Lake website at https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/
26 Oct 2022
USACE Vicksburg District closes walkway on Lake Ouachita trail prior to repairs
VICKSBURG, Miss. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will close an elevated walkway on the Lake Ouachita Vista ADA Trail Section due to damage until further notice.
7 Oct 2022
USACE Vicksburg District announces lake level and seasonal recreation closures at north Mississippi lakes
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has closed several boat ramps and recreation areas at Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid, and Grenada Lakes for the season.