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America 250
We're celebrating 250 years of the United States of America.
Don't litter, recreate responsibly!
Please recreate responsibly and don't litter at our parks. Make sure you always pick up your trash.
Mark your calendar for our 2026 fee-free dates!
USACE offers fee-free days throughout the year to mark days of celebration and commemoration.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrated 250 years in 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrated 250 years in 2025.

Latest News

Corps of Engineers to begin moving river sand in Pool 3
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, and its contractor, L.S. Marine, Inc., of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, will mobilize in the next few weeks, to begin moving 450,000 cubic yards of river sand from the Corps Island temporary placement site near Welch, Minnesota, to a permanent upland placement site.
Published: 7/30/2026
Corps of Engineers Western Area Office team receives national award
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters named the St. Paul District Western Area Office, located in Fargo, North Dakota, as its “2026 Quality Team of the Year.”
Published: 7/30/2026
Army Corps of Engineers celebrates World Ranger Day July 31
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recognize World Ranger Day July 31. This annual worldwide celebration commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and highlights our rangers' vital roles in environmental stewardship, public safety and managing some of the nation's premier water-based recreation areas.
Published: 7/28/2026