13 Jul 2012

USACE Vicksburg District is Vital to the Economy of Small Ports

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers' Vicksburg District encompasses 68,000 square miles across three states and seven major river basins. One of the primary missions of the district is to support navigation across its area of responsibility.

13 Jul 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Will Dredge Ports

Due to low water this year and past flood damages, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Vicksburg District will spend approximately $6.84 million on port dredging in an attempt to keep ports in operation.