Mississippi Valley Division

Mississippi River Commission announces 2026 low water inspection trip and public hearings schedule

Press Operations — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:22:34 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual low water inspection trip aboard Motor Vessel Mississippi, Aug 17-21, continuing its tradition of engaging with communities along the river.

Mississippi Valley Division advances Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork through regional leadership alignment

Pentagon News — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 12:32:00 GMT

Senior leadership, district commanders, and key decision-makers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) recently gathered for an executive-level briefing dedicated to transforming acquisition, business, and program management strategies across the region.

Louisiana and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announce Historic Alliance to Fast-Track Louisiana Infrastructure Following Summit at Sea Level

Press Operations — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 20:10:34 GMT

In a display of intergovernmental unity, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have agreed to a joint commitment to overhaul bureaucratic processes and accelerate coastal resilience efforts.

Major General Kimberly A. Peeples relinquishes command of USACE, Mississippi Valley Division

Press Operations — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:59:41 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – Today, Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples relinquished command of the U.S. Army Corps

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

Mississippi River Commission to bring public hearings to riverside communities this spring

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 13:11:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The Mississippi River Commission will take its mission to riverside communities

Mississippi River Commission to bring public hearings to riverside communities this spring

Pentagon News — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:56:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The Mississippi River Commission will take its mission to riverside communities

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

Press Operations — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:06:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority water resources projects that will provide the greatest benefits to the nation, shorten permitting timelines, and reduce or eliminate extraneous regulations and paperwork that slow USACE’s delivery of Civil Works projects and programs.

Mississippi Valley Division announces new chief of Engineering and Construction Division

Press Operations — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:22:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mississippi Valley Division (MVD)

Mississippi River Commission announces new executive director

Press Operations — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 20:19:00 GMT

Mississippi River Commission announces new executive directorVICKSBURG, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps

Mississippi River Commission to host 2025 Low Water Inspection trip as USACE marks 250 years of service

Press Operations — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:27:43 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual Low Water Inspection Trip Aug. 15–22, 2025, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers observe its 250th anniversary year, commerating a legacy of service to the nation.

USACE celebrates 250 years

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 21:30:28 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss.— Three U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) joined together with community

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proclamation and key to the city

Press Operations — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:44:00 GMT

Vicksburg, MS - The City of Vicksburg has officially designated June as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proclamation

Pentagon News — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 15:26:00 GMT

Vicksburg, MS - The City of Vicksburg has officially designated June as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches nationwide Recreation Operational Status website

Press Operations — Thu, 22 May 2025 10:53:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has launched its Recreation Operational Status website to keep the public informed about the operational status of USACE recreation areas nationwide.

High Water with Major Flooding in the Mississippi River Valley to continue over the next two weeks

Press Operations — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:12:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – Approximately 158 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) personnel from throughout

High Water with Major Flooding in the Mississippi Valley

Press Operations — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 21:13:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – Protecting people, infrastructure, commerce, agriculture and energy are always at

Mississippi River Commission to conduct public hearings during annual high water inspection trip

Press Operations — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:55:14 GMT

The Mississippi River Commission will host a series of four public hearings during its annual high-water inspection trip along the Mississippi River, March 30 - April 4.

MVD and SWD Emerging Leaders attend Government Affairs Institute congressional briefings

Press Operations — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 15:29:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Emerging Leaders (ELs) from the Mississippi

Mississippi River Commission to conduct public hearings during annual high water inspection trip

Press Operations — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 20:36:00 GMT

Mississippi River Commission to conduct public hearings during annual high water inspection