MRC Low-water Inspection 2018
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Scott Spellmon, Deputy Commanding General for Civil and Emergency Operations, spoke during the Mississippi River Commission's annual low-water inspection and public hearing in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Aug. 22, 2018.The commission, who leads sustainable management and development of water related resources for the nation’s benefit and well-being, heard matters affecting flood control, the Mississippi River and Tributaries project, environmental issues, recreation, navigation and more during their annual low-water inspection trip marking the MRC's 400th session. (USACE photo by Jared Eastman)