Memphis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Issue #14 - April 25, 2008
District completes successful
regional floodfight, stays vigilant

The Memphis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Thursday (April 24) officially ended its floodfighting efforts on the Mississippi River and the White River in Arkansas.

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← Portable pump along the White River

10-15 Mile Bayou Project protects Arkansas residents
If waterways in an area can quickly and efficiently carry away most rainwater, surrounding areas will not flood at all. That’s what we're doing along 10 and 15 Mile Bayous in eastern Arkansas.

 Sen. Bond says thanks from people of Missouri
Col. Smith received this letter from Missouri Sen. Christopher "Kit" Bond, thanking the Corps of Engineers and the Memphis District for our recent floodfighting work in his state.

 Earth Day 2008 focuses on sustainability and security
The Corps is actually one of the Nation’s largest environmental agencies. Taking care of and enhancing the environment is one of our major missions – a part of everything we do.

 New technology brings miracle of hope to employee's grandson
Bradley Tolleson, grandson of Project Management Branch employee Larry Sharpe, is learning to use a bionic hand in place of his missing left one.

 Photo of the Week
Sandboils are a persistent problem during any flooding the Memphis District confronts. Col. Smith had a first hand look at the problem when he visited the area near Rena Lara, Miss., recently.
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