Lake Shelbyville has received a grant to help improve aquatic habitats.  The US Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District’s Lake Shelbyville, and Mark Twain Lake were all recently awarded the National Fish Habitat Partnership Bass Pro Shops US Open Grant to improve fish habitats at the respective project sites.  The grants totaled more than $167,000 and will help improve the habitats within reservoirs at Mark Twain Lake and Lake Shelbyville. 

At Lake Shelbyville, the grant will help Lake Shelbyville to continue to provide long-lasting fish habitat.  Several types of fish structures will help increase the diversity of fish and wildlife creating a great experience for visitors, anglers, and hunters.  The funds will also be used to increase access to the lake itself. 

Colonel Kevin Golinghorst, the St. Louis District Commander, says that it is amazing news for the two lakes.  He praised the National Fish Habitat Board for their help in meaningful habitat improvement projects that benefit both anglers and the environment.

The St. Louis District has stewardship of more than 490,000 acres of land and water in Missouri and Illinois that provides recreation, flood risk management, water supply, and hydro-power to the region.