Mississippi Valley Division News Releases

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.

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

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

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.

USACE Vicksburg District signs water system rehabilitation agreement with City of Brandon

Press Operations — Tue, 17 May 2022 14:11:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District entered into a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the City of Brandon, Mississippi, as part of the Mississippi Environmental Infrastructure Program (Section 592) today.

Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary to Host Walk for Wildlife 5K Benefitting Local Wildlife

Press Operations — Mon, 09 May 2022 12:14:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rivers Project Office, is partnering with the Audubon Center at Riverlands and TreeHouse Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to host the second annual Walk for Wildlife event on Saturday, May 14 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This fun-run style walk will benefit the TreeHouse Wildlife Center during the peak spring baby season while also supporting the conservation education team at the Audubon Center at Riverlands.

Traildogs take a bite out of thistle weed at USACE Vicksburg District’s Lake Ouachita

Press Operations — Mon, 25 Apr 2022 18:18:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Lake Ouachita Vista Trail recently saw aesthetic improvements thanks to volunteers.