Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)

09/07/2026

Wearing a life jacket isn’t a sign of weakness. It’s a sign of wisdom. Please Wear It

Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)

09/04/2026

Heading out for the long Labor Day weekend? While having fun in the sun, play it safe by wearing a life jacket and boating with a buddy. Assign a "Water Watcher" to keep eyes on children constantly. Remember, drowning is silent and can happen in seconds. Have a safe and happy holiday!

09/04/2026

Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) Watershed Team is pleased to release the September edition of the “State of the River” report.

This update provides a comprehensive overview of conditions across the Mississippi River Basin, including:
- Past, current, and forecasted precipitation and river trends
- Reservoir conditions, drought, and climatology
- Navigation status
- Hurricane Season Outlook
- District-specific highlights and updates

Each edition will also be posted online athttps://www.mvk-wc.usace.army.mil/mvd/stateoftheriver.pdf

09/03/2026

The St. Paul District showcases the Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork initiative through the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Project.

09/02/2026

Thursday, the Hon. Adam Telle, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works (ASA(CW)), officially signed the Record of Decision (ROD) for the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC) Lock Replacement Study. The District Engineer’s Recommended Plan is contained in the 2026 General Reevaluation Report and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement.

Visit our website to learn more.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters
Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)

08/31/2026

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Mr. Adam Telle concluded a four-day, three-state tour through Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi last Friday, marking the successful completion of ‘BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE, NOT PAPERWORK IN ACTION: GULF OF AMERICA WEEK’ and breaking ground at the $3.7 billion Blue Point One fertilizer facility in Donaldsonville alongside U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden, Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (FPISC) Executive Director Emily Domenech, and Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05).

Continue reading: https://www.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/News-Release-Article-View/Article/4586339/us-army-civil-works-asst-sec-adam-telle-wraps-up-multi-state-building-infrastru/

08/28/2026

On Thursday, USACE broke ground on the Grand Isle Breakwater project! For this work, USACE will construct 31 breakwaters that will close a three-mile gap in the current flood risk management system in Grand Isle, La. Each breakwater is approximately 250 feet wide and will rise six feet out of the Gulf. When complete next summer, these breakwaters coupled will deliver the greatest level of storm damage risk reduction and resiliency in the history of Louisiana’s most important barrier island!

08/17/2026

The Memphis District, along with local, state, and federal partners, gathered in Caruthersville, Missouri, to celebrate the completion of the new Caruthersville Floodwall. The new structure replaces the original floodwall, which was built in 1932.

08/13/2026

Strong relationships build strong partnerships. At the 2026 Corn Belt Ports & Mid-America Port Commission Annual Meeting, members of the Rock Island District hosted a tour of Lock & Dam 20 and gave presentations on the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program.

08/07/2026

Water safety starts with education, and sometimes the best classroom is right on the water. 💧

Watch the video to learn more about the camp and the importance of teaching water safety early.

📣Listen in as Recreation Area Park Ranger Hunter Simonson talks about hosting the Big Sandy Water Institute camp, located in , .

The camp, part of McGregor Community Education hosts kids from the local community, teaching them about the importance of water safety.

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSY3mjAm2cE

Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)