9 Aug 2024

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

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.

10 Jun 2024

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers Birthday and Juneteenth celebration

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced June 5, that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day.

30 May 2024

Mississippi Valley Division is ready for an active 2024 hurricane season

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.

29 Mar 2024

Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip

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

2 Feb 2024

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

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.

3 Jan 2024

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 15. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities (group picnic shelters) and events. Other agencies that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in the areas that they manage.

30 Nov 2023

Mississippi Valley Division announces conclusion of hurricane preparedness efforts

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.

12 Jul 2023

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

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.

5 Jul 2023

Change of Command scheduled for Mississippi Valley Division

Major General Diana M. Holland will transfer command of the Mississippi Valley Division (MVD), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), to Brigadier General Kimberly Peeples in a formal change of command ceremony July 12, at 10 a.m. at Engineer Research and Development Center’s, (ERDC) Information Technology Lab (ITL), located 1165 Porters Chapel Road (Building 8000) Vicksburg.

3 Jul 2023

Mississippi Valley Division commander recognizes employees during division town hall

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