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Corps of Engineers monitors reservoirs during flooding
CITIZEN STAFF REPORT HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District is actively operating for the widespread flooding following a weekend of intense rainfall that drenched parts of Kentucky, West Virginia and Ohio. Rainfall totals across the region ranged from 2 to 7+ inches, resulting in elevated lake levels at the district’s
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Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees June 16 and 19
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday on June 16 and Juneteenth National Independence Day on June 19. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping
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ACOE draws down Dewey Lake to fight invasive hydrilla
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — The Huntington District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is drawing down Dewey Lake an additional 2 feet below its normal winter pool of 643 feet to freeze out the invasive water herb hydrilla. The ACOE announced Thursday that the drawdown would begin this week. Terrys, Stratton and the Marina ramps will not
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Yatesville Lake Winter Cleanup Jan. 21
Volunteers needed BY PHILL BARNETTMOUNTAIN CITIZEN LOUISA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is conducting a cleanup of Yatesville lake while the water levels are low for winter next weekend. The cleanup will take place on Saturday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Volunteers are asked to meet at the Yatesville Lake
