11 Jun 2019

Mississippi River recreation area at Blackhawk Park to partially reopen

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will reopen portions of Blackhawk Park, near DeSoto, Wisconsin, June 13.

9 May 2019

Eau Galle Recreation Area open for business, Blackhawk Park remains closed

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, re-opened the Eau Galle Recreation Area campground, near Spring Valley, Wisconsin, the week of April 22.

17 Jan 2019

Corps to revoke license for portion of East Gull Lake Drive in 2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, decided to revoke a road-use license with the city of East Gull Lake, in Cass County, Minnesota, on a portion of East Gull Lake Drive effective Dec. 1, 2025.

7 Jan 2019

Wintertime river recreation and ever-changing ice conditions: know the risks

Given recent mild temperatures and the dynamic nature of moving water the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, reiterates that no ice is safe ice and conditions – particularly on the Mississippi River – are changing every day.

30 Jul 2018

Young anglers invited to 20th annual Blackhawk Park fishing derby

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting a free fishing derby on Aug. 4, 2018, at Blackhawk Park, near De Soto, Wis., for youth 12-years-old and younger.

30 Apr 2018

Corps of Engineers closes its Blackhawk Park due to high water

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is temporarily closing its Blackhawk Park, located near De Soto, Wisconsin, today, April 30, due to high river levels.

24 May 2017

Blackhawk Park in De Soto, Wis., closed due to flooding

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is temporarily closing Blackhawk Park, located near De Soto, Wis., today, May 24, due to high river levels.

23 May 2017

Play it safe while enjoying America’s waterways

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Before you head out for a day on or near the water, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, encourages you to make sure you have life jackets for everyone and that you wear them.

24 Feb 2017

Eau Galle Recreation and Dam using geothermal power to go green

SPRING VALLEY, Wis. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District’s Eau Galle Recreation and Dam is going green by using geothermal energy.

1 Sep 2016

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches second year of Every Kid in a Park program

WASHINGTON (September 1, 2016) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today it will continue its support of President Obama’s initiative, the Every Kid in a Park pass program, which officially begins its second year today. Launched last year, the initiative gives fourth grade students and their families free access to federal lands and waters as well as some state parks for a full school year.