Mississinewa Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District

06/12/2026

Water safety is for everyone - human babies and fur babies alike! Make sure your entire family is wearing a life jacket every time you’re in, on, or near open water to ensure that your visit is great.

06/08/2026

To honor Andy, please wear a life jacket when boating to increase your chances of surviving carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. Boaters should use a marine CO detector, seat children in the forward-most seating on a boat, avoid idling and exposure to emissions from other boats, and always maintain fresh air circulation.

06/05/2026

You know what isn’t cool? Drowning. USACE data shows 88% of drowning victims are male, meaning men are about 7 times more likely to drown than women. Gentlemen, if you want to impress someone, start by buckling that life jacket.

06/03/2026

Start paddling smart by taking an online safe paddling course. From securing your boat to your vehicle to waterway hazard identification and what to do during challenging weather, this online course covers everything you need to know to ensure your paddling experience is safe and enjoyable. Get started here: https://americancanoe.org/education/resource-library/paddlesports-online-course/

06/01/2026

A life jacket can’t save your life if it’s floating on top of the water and you’re sinking to the bottom. Having a life jacket on your boat, even if it’s “readily accessible,” is not good enough. so you can enjoy boating another day.

05/29/2026

Fishing is a lot of fun even when a big fish gets away. Please play it safe and always wear a life jacket when fishing from a kayak, boat, the shore, or a dock.

05/27/2026

A huge thank you to Chicago District Fisheries Biologists Dayla, Alex, and Connor for joining us on the Wabash, Mississinewa, and Salamonie Rivers to conduct some essential fish sampling! Your hard work and dedication to river health are truly appreciated. Please, enjoy these photos provided by our maintenance staff.

05/27/2026

A day of fun can quickly turn into a tragic event without a life jacket. By always wearing your life jacket and asking others to, it could save your life or the life of someone you care about. Please Wear It

Partying with friends on a boat can be great fun but it can turn tragic in an instant. Watch this fast-paced video to see some young party-goers learn a vital lesson. It could save your life or the life of someone you care about, so please share it. Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns. Learn more at P...

05/26/2026

For 250 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has accomplished its missions to serve the nation, its Armed Forces and its citizens. USACE’s history is America’s history.

In celebration of America's 250th, we are asking a series of questions about the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers every Friday until Independence Day. Think you know the answer? Let us know in the comments! Each Monday we will provide the answer in the comments. Today's question:

In 1902 the Army officially adopted the castle as the insignia of the Corps of Engineers, although versions of it date to 1840. Since 1975 the Chief of Engineers has worn gold castles that once belonged to which officer?

A. Ulysses S. Grant
B. Douglas MacArthur
C. George G. Meade
D. George S. Patton

05/25/2026

Today and throughout the year take time to remember the lives lost fighting for our freedom.