6 Nov 2024

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.

26 Sep 2024

Fort Randall trail dedication honors beloved employee

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District’s Fort Randall Project held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Sept. 20, 2024, in Pickstown, South Dakota for a newly constructed trail system. The trail system, named the Lisa M. Durham Memorial Trail, honors Lisa Durham, a longtime Fort Randall employee who passed away in 2022 following her battle with cancer.

13 Dec 2021

2021-2022 Lake Sakakawea ice fishing policy announcement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Garrison Project, announced this week their 2021-2022 winter access policy for recreational purposes.

30 Apr 2020

Corps of Engineers opens multi-use recreation areas

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced day-use and multi-purpose recreation areas around Fort Peck Lake will open May 1 to normal activities, following physical distancing and group limitations to reduce spread of COVID-19.

14 Jun 2018

East Totten Trail Temporary Ramp Closure

East Totten Trail Temporary Ramp Closure at Lake Audubon to notify the public. The ramp will be closed starting June 18th for a two week time frame and will have impacts to those wanting to boat/fish in the area.

10 Oct 2017

Boat ramp at East Tailrace Recreation Area temporarily closed

The boat ramp at the East Tailrace Recreation Area downstream of the Garrison Dam will be temporarily closed on Oct.10-12.

17 Sep 2015

Zebra Mussels discovered at Lewis and Clark Lake

Boat inspections increase around Lewis and Clark Lake and the Missouri River as Lewis and Clark Lake was declared "Infested" for zebra mussels.

15 Jun 2015

Lake Yankton Water Festival set for Saturday, June 20

The Lake Yankton Water Festival is set for Saturday, June 20 from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at the Training Dike Recreation area near Yankton, SD. The event will have games, prizes, crafts, demonstrations, and a paddling clinic.