Navigation Notices

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-05 Lock 13 Tow Haulage Out of Service
1/15/2025
The tow haulage equipment at James W. Trimble (No. 13) NM 292.8 is currently out of service. Double cut tows will have to be locked the conventional way (without the use of tow haulage). A follow up...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-04 WREC Differentials
1/14/2025
his is to advise mariners transiting the White River Entrance Channel (WREC) of increased head differentials between Norrell Lock and Dam and Montgomery Point Lock and Dam. ...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-03 Lock 7 Reopened
1/8/2025
Repairs to the hydraulic piping at Murray Lock and Dam (No. 7) NM 125.4 have been completed. The lock is currently open to traffic...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-02 Lock 7 Closure
1/7/2025
Due to an unexpected hydraulic piping failure, Murray Lock and Dam (No. 7) NM 125.4 is currently closed to navigation until further notice. Crews are onsite making emergency repairs at this time. A...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-93 NavPass Open
12/18/2024
Due to increased river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is lowered and the navigation pass is open. When the Montgomery Point Lock and Dam tailwater elevation...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-92 MPLD NavPass Closed
12/10/2024
Due to falling river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is in operation and the navigation pass is closed. All vessels are required to pass through the lock...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-91 WREC Differentials
11/25/2024
This is to advise mariners transiting the White River Entrance Channel (WREC) of increased head differentials between Norrell Lock and Dam and Montgomery Point Lock and Dam. ...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-90 Lock 6 Closure
11/21/2024
David D. Terry Lock (No. 6) NM 108.1 will be closed to traffic beginning at 7 a.m. on February 3, 2025, until 7 p.m. on February 7, 2025. This is to allow workers to upgrade the lock interlock system...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-89 Norrell Lock tow haulage repaired
11/15/2024
The tow haulage equipment at Norrell Lock (No. 1) NM 10.3 has been repaired and returned to service...
Notices to Navigational Interests
11/15/2024
The tow haulage equipment at Norrell Lock (No. 1) NM 10.3 is currently out of service due to an electrical issue. Double cut tows will have to be locked the conventional way (without the use of tow...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24- 87 MPLD NavPass Open
11/12/2024
Due to increased river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is lowered and the navigation pass is open.   When the Montgomery Point Lock and Dam tailwater elevation...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24- 85 Lock 10 Special Sailing Instruction - Width Restrictions
11/8/2024
The upstream riverside/long wall miter gate at James W. Trimble Lock (No. 13) NM 292.8, is failing to recess due to an obstruction behind the gate. Due to this, mariners are advised that a 70-ft width...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24- 81 USCG Advisory Van Buren Railroad Bridge
10/15/2024 UPDATED
Due to falling river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is in operation and the navigation pass is closed.  All vessels are required to pass through the lock...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-79 Sailing Instructions Lock 10
10/7/2024
SAILING INSTRUCTIONSDARDANELLE LOCK (No. 10) NM 205.5MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM...
MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 24-78 USCG Advisory Van Buren Railroad Bridge
10/7/2024
USCG ADVISORYVAN BUREN RAILROAD BRIDGE (NM 300.8)MCCLELLAN-KERR ARKANSAS RIVER NAVIGATION SYSTEM...

Fort Worth District News

Canyon Lake Overlook Park and Dam Service Road to be Closed Temporarily
11/26/2024 UPDATED
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials at Canyon Lake, announce a closure schedule for Overlook Park and Canyon Dam Service Road for contract work...
Lavon Lake Conducts Study to Improve Lake’s Recreation Areas
11/13/2024 UPDATED
Officials with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, at Lavon Lake announce they are beginning a study to determine how to improve recreation facilities at Lavon Lake...
Army Civil Works announces invitations to apply for dam safety loans; $17 million in potential federal financing for Meadow Lake Dam on the Guadalupe River
9/13/2024
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the first set of proposals being invited to apply for loans under the new Corps...
Stillhouse Hollow Marina Closure and Removal
9/12/2024
Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Stillhouse Hollow Lake are saddened to announce the full closure and removal of the Stillhouse Hollow Marina. After more than...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, urges safety awareness ahead of Labor Day weekend
8/23/2024
As the Labor Day weekend approaches, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, emphasizes the importance of safety during this time of recreation and celebration. In 1994, USACE...

Galveston District News

Galveston District Celebrates Brazos Island Harbor Channel Improvement Project Groundbreaking
12/6/2024 UPDATED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG), non-federal partner the Port of Brownsville, and NextDecade, LLC, celebrated the groundbreaking for Phase 2 of the Brazos Island...
Galveston District Hosts Annual Dredging Meeting
11/7/2024 UPDATED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) held its annual Dredging Meeting in Galveston, Texas, November 5, 2024.SWG holds this yearly meeting to discuss its current and...
USACE Closes Sargent Beach for Public Safety
11/5/2024 UPDATED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) and Matagorda County Officials have indefinitely closed a section of federally owned property, known as Sargent Beach (West Mooring...
MEDIA ADVISORY: USACE to Hold Open House for Lower Rio Grande Valley Watershed Assessment
10/18/2024 UPDATED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) and Cameron County leadership will hold an open house to share information about its Lower Rio Grande Valley Watershed Assessment,...
USACE, GLO Sign Memorandum for Design Work on Coastal Texas Project
8/30/2024 UPDATED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Texas General Land Office (GLO) for design work on the Coastal Texas Project's...

Little Rock District News

MKARNS Nav Notice No. SWL 25-04 WREC Differentials
1/14/2025
his is to advise mariners transiting the White River Entrance Channel (WREC) of increased head differentials between Norrell Lock and Dam and Montgomery Point Lock and Dam. ...
USACE lifts small craft advisory for Arkansas River
12/31/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is lifting the small craft advisory for the Arkansas River. Small craft advisories are issued when flows reach 70,000 cubic feet per second. While flows are receding,...
USACE announces recreation fee increase at Nimrod and Blue Mountain Lakes
12/30/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nimrod-Blue Mountain Project Office is raising recreation fees at facilities on both lakes starting Jan. 1, 2025.The nightly rate for standard 30-amp electric...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces temporary shoreline activity request moratorium at Lake Dardanelle
12/19/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Russellville Site Office will suspend shoreline activity requests beginning February 1 to establish a baseline for officials to use while updating the lake’s...
Live Christmas Trees donation at boat ramps along Beaver, Bull Shoals and Norfork Lakes
12/18/2024
Complete your gift giving by donating your discarded Christmas tree for fish cover at Beaver Lake, Bull Shoals Lake or Norfork Lake.To donate, take your old Christmas tree to the following locations:...

Tulsa District News

  1. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    TULSA, OK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, January 20 including those within the Tulsa District.
    1/16/2025
  2. Tulsa District awards construction contract for Tinker AFB project

    Tulsa District awarded a contract for pavement as part of the KC46 A maintenance complex at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, Dec. 23.
    1/2/2025
  3. Tulsa District Hub crew brings expertise and savings to key infrastructure projects

    TULSA, Okla. — The Tulsa District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has found a unique and cost-effective solution for managing critical maintenance and construction projects across the district by forming the in-house hub crew
    12/31/2024
  4. ODWC Recognizes Tulsa District Biologist for Partnership Efforts

    OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee was recognized by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation director for his contribution for promoting partnerships between the federal and state agencies during the ODWC monthly meeting Dec. 2.
    12/11/2024
  5. Tulsa District issues closure notice for Marina Del Rey on Lake Texoma

    TULSA, Okla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, issued a notice of closure to Marina Del Rey on Lake Texoma, Nov. 15.
    11/21/2024
  6. Keystone Lake Office promotes sustainable recreation practices at family nature walk

    The Keystone Lake Project Office hosted a family nature walk, and sustainable outdoor education event at the Brush Creek Campground nature trail just downstream of Keystone Dam, Nov. 2.
    11/6/2024
  7. With a little help from our friends: Keystone Lake Office teams with state, municipal, nonprofit organizations for Camp-O-Ween

    The Keystone Lake Project Office hosted a Halloween themed water safety event at Brush Creek Campground, near Keystone Dam, Oct. 25. More than 100 costume clad children accompanied their parents and caregivers to the event, which combined games, treats, and static displays with water, fire, wildlife, and recreational safety education.
    10/28/2024
  8. Trucks, boats promote Tulsa District missions

    Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees participated in a Touch-A-Truck event at Hardesty Public Library in Tulsa, Oct. 12.
    10/26/2024
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Division Feature Stories

The Fort Worth District's Cornerstone of Contracting Success
1/2/2025
As the fiscal year drew to a close, agencies reflected on past achievements while implementing the year’s lessons learned into the next fiscal year. This period can be likened to changing seasons;...
Navigating Army Resources: From Military Service to Civilian Careers
12/30/2024
Picture the sun rising over a bustling café, two military members settled into a corner table, engaged in a conversation that reflects a pressing concern for many service members: life after military...
Little Rock Logistics Team wins national level award for excellence
12/23/2024
Little Rock District Logistics team triumphs in 2024. The SWL team achieved a near perfect score on the 2024 Command Logistics Review Program Inspection and provided flawless support during emergency...
Lake O’ the Pines Celebrates 70 Years
12/17/2024
Lake O’ the Pines and Ferrells Bridge Dam, in eastern Texas, will soon mark its 70th anniversary since ground was broken and construction began in January of 1955. Authorized by the Flood Control Act...
Retiring from the Corps of Engineers: A Fond Farewell
12/12/2024
For many long-serving U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees, retirement is a bittersweet moment. On one hand, there is a sense of pride and accomplishment in having served the nation and contributed...
Seasonal Rangers Wanted at Beaver Lake!
12/6/2024
The Beaver Lake Project Office is seeking motivated, high performers with a passion for outdoor public recreation around the lake. Summer seasonal positions for 2025 are now available...
Timber Management for Habitat Management
12/6/2024
In a small town nestled in an East Texas forest, there lives a skilled group of Army Corps of Engineers foresters and forestry technicians. These individuals are responsible for overseeing the...
Renovating History
11/19/2024
Building 1093 on Fort Bliss, Texas has been a part of the Army’s Air Defense Artillery since before the branch’s inception on June 20, 1968. Originally built in 1959 and housing two Nike Hercules...
USACE corrects the record on Fairfield Bay Park lease
10/23/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is clarifying information communicated during the Fairfield Bay City Council meeting on Oct. 9, 2024, regarding the operations and lease terms of...
Big Dam Bridge facelift
10/2/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District and Pulaski County announce the commencement of a facelift project for the Big Dam Bridge. Crews from Pulaski County are currently pressure...
Live Locally and Plan Globally
10/2/2024
From Texas to Tokyo and almost everywhere in between, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Southwestern Division’s Regional Planning and Environmental Center’s Master Planning Branch, is planning the way...
Aloha and Mahalo
10/1/2024
In August of 2023, a little over one year ago, devastating wildfires swept through the small tropical towns of Kula and Lahaina, Hawaiʻi, setting the stage for a mission unlike anything the U.S. Army...
Value Engineering: More Bang for Your Buck
9/17/2024
Picture a scenario where an Army Corps of Engineers project manager is working on a military construction project consisting of a 20,000 square foot administrative space with mixed carpeting and tile...
Graham assumes command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
9/13/2024
WASHINGTON – Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, Jr. today assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and became the Army’s 56th Chief of Engineers during a three-part ceremony at Joint Base...
Breaking Ground in the Sands of Texas
9/5/2024
In the August heat of Texas, a group of dedicated individuals came together with a common goal – to break ground and build a Veteran Affairs healthcare center that will provide top-notch care for the...
Crafting Leaders: The Fort Worth District’s Embroidery-Inspired Approach
8/15/2024
The ancient craft of embroidery, steeped in tradition, symbolizes communication, education, precision, and artistry. Leaders have used embroidery to unite people, weave narratives, and adapt to...
Anti-Terrorism Month
8/1/2024
As August ushers in the Army's annual Anti-Terrorism Awareness Month, the importance of vigilance and proactive measures to protect yourself and the ones you love from potential threats is brought to...
Pulling a Rescue Out of a Recovery
7/11/2024
It was a beautiful Texas summer day in June, with the sun shining brightly and waves crashing gently against the shore of Stillhouse Hollow Lake. A group of friends decided to beat the heat with a...
Fireworks near USACE Parks this 4th of July
7/2/2024
Looking for a fireworks show near a USACE Lake or River location this 4th of July holiday?...
Life Jackets Worn, Nobody Mourns
7/1/2024
On a beautiful, warm Texan day at Lewisville Lake, Jennifer Lawson, a natural resources specialist from the Army Corps of Engineers, heard about two males traveling at a high rate of speed on a...