Mississippi Valley Division News Releases

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 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.

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.

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

Mississippi River Commission announces 411th session low-water inspection trip and public hearings

Press Operations — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:57:00 GMT

The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its 411th low-water inspection trip, including public hearings, from Aug. 19 – 23 at various locations along the river.

Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip

Press Operations — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 16:42:00 GMT

The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, April 8-12, 2024.

Army Corps of Engineers announces end of low-water drought in Mississippi Valley Division

Press Operations — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 18:32:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mississippi Valley Division announced today the drought that plagued the Mississippi River basin since 2022 is officially over. Low water conditions began in the region in September 2022.

Mississippi Valley Division announces conclusion of hurricane preparedness efforts

Press Operations — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 13:17:48 GMT

Today marks the last official day of the 2023 hurricane season, which runs each year from June 1 through Nov. 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted an above-average season with a forecast of 14 to 21 named storms. There were no named storms impacting the MVD region.

Kimberly A . Peeples assumes command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley Division

Press Operations — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:48:05 GMT

Brig. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples has taken command of the Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) during a ceremony in Vicksburg. Major General William (Butch) Graham, the Deputy Chief of Engineers and Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers presided over the event. Peeples assumed command from Maj. Gen. Diana Holland who will retire after 33 years of service.

Mississippi Valley Division commander recognizes employees during division town hall

Press Operations — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:32:00 GMT

Mississippi Valley Division’s commander, Major General Diana Holland recognized several employees at her final division-level town hall event.

St. Tammany feasibility study receives additional time, funding

Press Operations — Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:59:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, received an exemption for additional time and funding for the St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Feasibility Study to further refine the Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP) identified in 2021.

UPDATE to Lindy C. Boggs Lock and Dam closure schedule

Press Operations — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 20:28:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will temporarily close Lindy C. Boggs, Lock and Dam (L&D) to navigation on the Red River during two separate periods, Aug. 30–Sept. 28 to dewater the upstream gate and Oct. 14–Nov. 12 to dewater the downstream gate.

$122 Million Allocated for Post-Hurricane Ida Repairs to Grand Isle

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Jun 2022 14:58:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), will undertake $122 million in work to address Hurricane Ida-related damage to the Grand Isle Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project.

Industry Day opportunity coming soon for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lock and Dam 25 Winfield, Mo. Project

Press Operations — Thu, 02 Jun 2022 15:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, will host an Industry Day June 15 at the OYO Hotel St. Louis Downtown City Center from 8 a.m. – noon to serve as a networking opportunity for contractors and potential contractors to learn more about the Lock and Dam 25 new 1,200-ft. lock project as part of the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program. The event will kick off with a formal welcome and introduction by St. Louis District Commander Col. Kevin Golinghorst at 8 a.m. Following opening remarks, officials from the St. Louis District will discuss upcoming contracting opportunities for this expansion project.

Auxiliary Lock to open for season at Lock 14

Press Operations — Mon, 16 May 2022 18:51:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the auxiliary lock, located at Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, will open May 27 for recreational boating traffic. Every weekend until Sept. 5, the lock will be open for recreational use on Fridays from 4-10 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from Noon-10 p.m. In addition, the auxiliary lock will be open Noon-10 p.m. on the Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day holidays and until midnight on Friday, August 12, to assist recreational boaters attending Tugfest activities and the fireworks display.

Lane shift on U.S. 61 near Barnett Road in Zachary as construction continues on the Comite River Diversion Canal project

Press Operations — Fri, 13 May 2022 19:37:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, in conjunction with partners from the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, will be routing traffic to the original lanes on U.S. Highway 61 (Samuels Road) near the Lilly Bayou Control structure.

Corps awards $6.1 million contract for the Fargo-Moorhead diversion project

Press Operations — Fri, 13 May 2022 18:41:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $6.1 million contract to H. B. Construction Inc. of Platte City, Missouri, yesterday, May 12, to complete the Southern Embankment Reach SE-2 portion of the Fargo, North Dakota/Moorhead, Minnesota, Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Project, which is also known as the FM Area Diversion.

Corps continues to delay the opening of Lake Ashtabula campground due to flooding

Press Operations — Tue, 03 May 2022 15:01:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will continue to delay the opening of the campground facilities at Lake Ashtabula due to impacts from flooding until May 19.