15 Sep 2026

USACE takes proactive steps at Blue Mountain Lake amid dry conditions

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has moved pumping equipment to Blue Mountain Lake as a precaution, ensuring resources are in place to supplement normal water releases if dry conditions persist and lake levels continue to decline.

14 Sep 2026

Youth deer hunt announced for Millwood Tri-Lakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Millwood Tri-Lakes Project Office is accepting applications for a special youth deer hunt at Millwood Lake Nov. 7-8, 2026.

14 Sep 2026

Youth deer hunt announced for Dierks Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Dierks Lake Project Office is accepting applications for a special youth deer hunt at Dierks Lake Oct. 24-25, 2026.

10 Sep 2026

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-32 Scheduled Lock Closure Update

The partial closure of James A. Trimble Lock and Dam No. 13 (NM 292.8) has been extended through November 18, 2026.

3 Sep 2026

USACE reopens swim beach at Prairie Creek

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reopening the swim beach at Prairie Creek on Beaver Lake.

1 Sep 2026

USACE urges water safety this Labor Day weekend

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to practice good water safety habits and to be courteous with each other over the upcoming Labor Day weekend.

21 Aug 2026

USACE closes swim beaches at Jefferson Ridge Park until further notice

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing the swim beaches at Jefferson Ridge Park East and West on Dierks Lake until further notice because of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found during routine testing.

21 Aug 2026

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-31 Channel Obstruction Cleared NM 119

The river obstruction at NM 119 (between Broadway and Main Street Bridges) has been removed. The area is clear for all transit. Ref: Navigation Notice SWL 26-30.

19 Aug 2026

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-30 Caution Advisory NM 119

Mariners are advised that there is an obstruction in the river near the left descending side of the navigation channel at NM 119, between the Broadway and Main Street Bridges. The obstruction appears to be a derelict wooden pile protruding just above the waterline. Crews are mobilizing to investigate the obstruction and will attempt to remove it tomorrow, August 20, 2026.

19 Aug 2026

Single lane closure scheduled for Highway 59 bridge over Trimble Lock and Dam

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be closing one lane of the Highway 59 bridge across Trimble Lock and Dam from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Aug. 26, 2026, for a routine bridge inspection.