Mississippi Valley Division News Releases

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

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 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

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 Valley Division is ready for an active 2024 hurricane season

Press Operations — Thu, 30 May 2024 12:49:00 GMT

Saturday marks the first official day of the 2024 hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30. The 2024 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predictions forecast a range of 17 to 25 named storms.

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.