Memphis District News Releases

Memphis District breaks ground on Greenbelt Landing recreational improvement project

Press Operations — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:05:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Memphis District held a groundbreaking ceremony this afternoon to mark the start of construction work on Greenbelt Landing, located at the north end of Mud Island near downtown Memphis. The ceremony marks a major milestone for one of Memphis’s most popular riverfront destinations and highlights the strength of the federal-local partnership driving the project.

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

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 conduct public hearings during annual high water inspection trip

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:32:15 GMT

The Mississippi River Commission will take its mission to riverside communities this spring, hosting four public hearings as part of its 2026 High-Water Inspection trip and public hearings, March 23 - 27. The hearings, which are held onboard the Motor Vessel Mississippi at four different locations along the river, give residents, stakeholders, and local community members an opportunity to voice their views, share ideas about challenges facing the river system as well as engage with Commission members.

Groundbreakings, ribbon cutting indicate progress on eastern Arkansas groundwater, flood protection initiatives

Press Operations — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:50:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Memphis District marked three major infrastructure milestones in eastern Arkansas yesterday, Mar. 3, 2026. The events included groundbreaking ceremonies for the Grand Prairie Region Project and the Bayou Meto Basin Project and a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the successful installation of three new gearboxes at Graham Burke Pumping Station. All three achievements reflect significant advances in safeguarding Arkansas's water resources and the communities that rely on these critical water supplies.

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:45:00 GMT

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, Feb. 23, 2026. “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.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2026 nationwide permits

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:54:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued.

Big News || Memphis District sets standards in project delivery, awards groundbreaking contracts

Press Operations — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:08:09 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Memphis District continues to deliver innovative

Mississippi River Commission to host 2025 Low Water Inspection trip as USACE marks 250 years of service

Press Operations — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:27:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual Low Water Inspection Trip, Aug. 15–22, as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers observe its 250th anniversary year, commemorating a legacy of service to the nation.

Morrow takes command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District

Press Operations — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 16:33:00 GMT

With Mississippi Valley Division Commander and Mississippi River Commission President Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples presiding, incoming commander, Col. John L. Morrow, assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, from outgoing commander, Col. Brian D. Sawser, during a change of command ceremony at the Crosstown Concourse Theater in Memphis, Tennessee, July 11, 2025.

Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:59:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is seeking comments on its proposal to renew and revise 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new nationwide permit authorizing activities associated with improving fish passage.

Mississippi River Commission to conduct public hearings during annual high water inspection trip

Press Operations — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:55:00 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.

Corps begins Phase I floodfight activities along the White River near Des Arc, Arkansas

Press Operations — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:19:00 GMT

The Memphis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has begun Phase I floodfight activities along the White River in Arkansas due to high river stages. The area of current flooding is along the White River near Des Arc, Arkansas.

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

Press Operations — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 18:23:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than

WRDA 2024 authorizes vital Memphis District construction projects

Press Operations — Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:08:00 GMT

President Joe Biden signed the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA 2024) into law, Jan. 4, 2025.

USACE Memphis releases Draft Feasibility Report, Environmental Assessment for MLGW Tower #1613 Emergency Streambank and Shoreline Erosion Study, requests public comment

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 20:14:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District (CEMVM), released a Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Draft Environmental Assessment (DIFR‐EA) today for the Continuing Authorities Program (CAP), Section 14, Emergency Streambank and Shoreline Erosion Feasibility Study.

USACE Chief of Engineers signs Chief’s Report recommending vital Memphis District ecosystem restoration study to Congress

Press Operations — Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:01:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Commanding General and 55th Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon has signed a Chief’s Report recommending the Hatchie–Loosahatchie Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Study to Congress for authorization. The study began in 2021 with a Feasibility Cost Sharing Agreement signing between the Memphis District and the Lower Mississippi River Conservation Committee (LMRCC), the non-federal sponsor. It was conducted to examine and address problems, opportunities, and solution-viability associated with Mississippi River ecosystem degradation along the Hatchie-Loosahatchie River reach, miles 775-736. The Chief’s Report outlines USACE’s Ecosystem Restoration Plan to address ecologically important habitats along this 39-mile Mississippi River stretch in Arkansas and Tennessee without causing conflict with existing USACE navigation and flood-risk management mission areas.

Mississippi River Commission schedules 411th session to conduct annual low-water inspection trip, public hearings

Press Operations — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 18:57:00 GMT

The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its 411th low-water inspection trip and public hearings from Aug. 19 – 23 at four locations along the Mississippi River. The meeting dates, times and locations are as follows: August 19: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. New Madrid, Mo. (City Front) August 20: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Memphis, Tenn. (Mud Island River Park) August 21: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Lake Village, Ark. (City Front) August 23: 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Berwick, La. (Garber Brothers Marine)

Memphis District adds third dry dock to river maintenance fleet, christens in honor of former employee, U.S. Army veteran

Press Operations — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 20:56:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Memphis District gathered at Ensley Engineer Yard (EEY) April 2 to christen its newest dry dock in honor of Billy Manley, a former employee who served as yards and docks chief for five years until his passing in 2020. Ensley Engineer Yard professionals use dry dock structures approximately 310 days a year to repair and maintain marine vessels belonging to the Memphis District, its sister districts, and partner agencies.

Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip

Press Operations — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 21:42:00 GMT

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