The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District’s Lewisville and Grapevine Lake staffs partnered with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Inland Fisheries Division May 5, 2021, to deploy fisheries habitat structures at Lewisville Lake to provide improved fishing at five locations on the lake. Read more about this initiative here: https://www.swf.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/2605403/army-corps-of-engineers-and-texas-parks-and-wildlife-deploy-fisheries-habitat-s/ Locations and GPS coordinates of each structure are: 1. Stewart Creek Park Fishing Pier: 33.081591, -96.922804 2. Tribute Golf Course: 33.101330, -96.919662 3. Hidden Cove: 33.116836, -96.932572 4. Cottonwood Marina: 33.135375, -96.945709 5. Eagle Point Marina: 33.082101, -97.012573

Join Fort Worth District Commander Col. Kenneth Reed, NBC 5 Today Co-Host Laura Harris and the rest of the district in appreciation for our amazing, dedicated, and selfless Administrative Professionals. THANK YOU!

In partnership with Recreation.gov, some U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recreation sites have recently started a new payment method for use of the day-use facilities such as picnic sites, beaches and boat ramps. Here is a short how-to video on how to use this new payment method.

Summer is coming and I’m sure everyone is excited to be able to get back out to the lake! With that in mind, many visitors love to bring their personal watercraft, such as jet skis, wave runners, and sea doos out to the lake. While it’s fun and makes for a great day, there are many safety rules that also need to be followed before hopping on a jet ski! If you were born after September 1, 1993, it is mandatory that you complete a certified boater education course and must be 13 years of age or older. If not, you can still ride but you must be with another rider that is 18 years of age or older and completed a boater safety course if born after Sept. 1, 1993. Once you have completed these requirements, it is also very important to make sure you have the mandatory equipment on your personal watercraft. Each watercraft must have: * A lifejacket worn by each person on board * A coast guard approved B-1 Fire extinguisher * An approved sound signaling device, such as a whistle or a horn * An engine cut off lanyard attached to the driver * A proper display of a registration decal * A certificate of Numbers and a Driver’s license or ID card * A functioning backfire flame arrestor and passive ventilation system Once you have made sure all equipment is on board, it is also a good idea to brush up on the laws before getting on the water. Some important laws to always remember are: * Make sure not to operate your watercraft within 50 feet of another PWC, boat, vessel, person, or land unless you are traveling at an idle speed that does not produce a wake * Do not operate your Personal Watercraft at night, safe operation is from sunrise until sunset * Do not jump the wake of other vessels recklessly or unnecessarily close We hope you get out there and have a great time, and a great summer! Thanks for watching and remember to always wear your life jacket!

Kayaks have become very popular with those who are interested in fishing, exercise, or even sightseeing. While on the water this summer, please remember these important tips, following them could be the reason you make it back to shore alive! Always remember to WEAR YOUR LIFEJACKET!

This month we celebrated World Engineer Day and Women’s History; GSA hosted government vehicle workshops and we stood down to raise awareness about extremism. As we are quickly approaching the recreation season, we urge our guests to practice responsible recreation and follow CDC and federal regulations when it comes to mask wearing and social distancing. Also, meet Lashun Medlock, Chief of the Resource Management Division.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' greatest priority is to protect the safety of our personnel and the communities we serve. As we continue to face the many challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we want to ensure all our visitors follow the current masks regulations for your safety and ours. In accordance with CDC guidelines, we require all persons 2 years or older to wear a mask at federal facilities, including Corps of Engineers recreation areas. We ask you to please maintain six feet of physical distance as well. We realize you have a choice in where you recreate and appreciate your cooperation as we navigate our new normal.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers appreciates your ongoing cooperation as we work to protect your safety and ours. Current federal policy requires masks to be worn on all federal property including Corps of Engineers recreation areas. There are a few exceptions when wearing a mask is not required. • Outdoors when physical distancing of six feet or greater can be maintained. • Actively engaging in watersports wherein the mask is almost certain to get wet. Masks can become heavy when wet and that makes breathing difficult. • When the mask is required to be lowered briefly for identification or security purposes. • When necessary to reasonably accommodate an individual with a medical disability. Do it for you and your community; mask up.

March 4 is World Engineer Day! As we celebrate this day, remember, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a global organization dedicated to working with partners across the world to solve the toughest challenges that impact the everyday needs of communities. Together with our partners, we will continue to bring value to the nation and the world as engineers for tomorrow. Happy World Engineer Day!