8 Jul 2024

Virtual Public Information Meeting Announced for Yazoo Backwater Area Water Management Project Draft Environmental Impact Study (DEIS)

VICKSBURG, Miss. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District invites the public to participate in an informational virtual public meeting regarding the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Area Water Management Project. Meeting Details: • Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • Time: 6:00 PM (central) • Location: Virtual Meeting • Meeting Link: Please visit https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Programs-and-Project-Management/Yazoo-Backwater/ for virtual meeting link.

8 Jul 2024

Chickamauga Lock to temporarily close for underwater repairs

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has announced intermittent temporary closures of Chickamauga Lock between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. from July 15-19, 2024.

8 Jul 2024

Corps of Engineers announces July 12 change of command ceremony

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The public is invited to attend the Walla Walla District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, change of command ceremony on Friday, July 12, at 10:00 am.

8 Jul 2024

Swim Beach Closed at Blue Marsh Lake

Swimming at the Dry Brooks Day Use Area of Blue Marsh Lake is currently restricted due to high bacteria levels. Water sample results obtained from testing over the weekend indicated high levels of e-coli bacteria.  The swim beach will remain closed until bacteria levels return to a safe level for public use. This restriction applies to designated swim area.  Picnicking, boating, and other activities are not currently restricted. Visitors that choose to enter the water for activities in other areas of the lake are reminded that the water is not tested, and that swimming at Blue Marsh Lake is at one’s own risk. Updates will be provided as conditions change.

5 Jul 2024

USACE hosts open house August 1 in Oxford, Mass., for Hodges Village Dam Master Plan revision

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District will host an open house August 1, 2024, in

5 Jul 2024

USACE hosts open house July 31 in Monson, Mass., for Conant Brook Dam Master Plan revision

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District will host an open house July 31, 2024, in

5 Jul 2024

USACE hosts open house July 30 in Uxbridge, Mass., for West Hill Dam Master Plan revision

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District will host an open house July 30, 2024, in

5 Jul 2024

Corps reopens Minneapolis locks and dams

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announced today that Lower St. Anthony Falls Lock and Dam and Lock and Dam 1, in Minneapolis, are open to all traffic, including recreational traffic.

4 Jul 2024

Louisville District hosts 2024 Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District hosted 58 high school students participating in

4 Jul 2024

System operations returning to normal post flooding

Significant rainfall led to an above average runoff in the upper Missouri River Basin. June runoff was 6.6 million acre-feet, which is 119% of average and 2.6 MAF higher than forecast. A strong weather system moved into the basin on June 21 producing excessive rainfall in eastern South Dakota, north central and northeastern Nebraska, and northwestern Iowa. The rainfall totals exceeded 600% of normal over the 24-hour period.