12 Apr 2024

District presents 2023 annual report at Pecos River Commission meeting

The Albuquerque District presented the Pecos River Basin report for 2023 at the annual meeting of the Pecos River Commission, April 9, 2024.

12 Apr 2024

Memphis District adds third dry dock to river maintenance fleet, christens in honor of former employee, U.S. Army veteran

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District gathered at Ensley Engineer Yard (EEY) April 2 to christen its newest dry dock in honor of Billy Manley, a former employee who served as yards and docks chief for five years until his passing in 2020. Ensley Engineer Yard professionals use dry dock structures approximately 310 days a year to repair and maintain marine vessels belonging to the Memphis District, its sister districts, and partner agencies.

12 Apr 2024

ERDC takes award-winning robotics teams to the FIRST World Championships

VICKSBURG, Miss. – Over two decades ago, the U.S. Army Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) created a robotics team that was formed with a mission to provide educational experiences for young people by promoting hands-on learning in the community. Today, Team 456 Siege Robotics is a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team that is made up of about eighteen students from across central Mississippi.

12 Apr 2024

Col. Robert Newbauer: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to begin Fort Peck Flow Test

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will conduct a flow test at Fort Peck starting no sooner than April 26, 2024, with a scheduled completion date of no later than September 1, 2024.

12 Apr 2024

USACE Vicksburg District (MVK) Utilizes “Big Juicy” to Improve Navigation in Lake Providence, Louisiana

VICKSBURG, Miss. – Last week, a team from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District’s River Operations Branch completed the removal of approximately 3,500 cubic yards of large rocks and other material from Lake Providence in northeast Louisiana.

12 Apr 2024

Memphis District positions for annual High Water Inspection Trip, hosts partners, stakeholders on upstream trip to

The Mississippi River Commission conducted its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, April 8-12, 2024. The commission held four public meetings in select towns while aboard the Motor Vessel Mississippi. The Memphis District stopped in two of the four cities for public meetings.

12 Apr 2024

Corps closes bridge at Eau Galle Recreation Area

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has closed the bridge at the Northwest Day Use Area at the Eau Galle Recreation Area in Spring Valley, Wisconsin, to all vehicle, pedestrian and equestrian traffic due to the deteriorated conditions of the bridge.

12 Apr 2024

Corps hosts open house on McGregor Lake restoration project

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting an open house to discuss the McGregor Lake habitat rehabilitation and enhancement project, April 22 at Prairie du Chien public library from 5-7 p.m. The public is welcome to drop in to learn more and meet with staff. There will be no formal presentation. The library is located at 125 S Wacouta Ave., Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.

12 Apr 2024

Comite River Diversion flood management project alignment requires permanent closure of Barnett Road segment in East Baton Rouge Parish

Beginning April 15, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District will permanently close the section of Barnett Road between U.S. Hwy 61 and Carney Road near Zachary, La. to begin construction of the Comite River Diversion Channel Segment #1 in that area.

11 Apr 2024

USACE and Pulaski County to close Big Dam Bridge for inspection

The U.S. Army Corps of engineers postponed the previous Big Dam Bridge closure and inspection because of mechanical issues. The equipment has been repaired and the closure rescheduled. The Big Dam Bridge, across Murray Lock and Dam, will now be closed to all traffic from 7 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. April 16-19 for a routine bridge inspection.