6 Apr 2017

Mekong meets Mississippi in Memphis

Twelve members of the Mekong River Commission, headquartered in Vientiane, Laos, spent five days in the Lower Mississippi Valley sharing knowledge and learning from their counterparts on the Mississippi River Commission. They arrived in Memphis, Tenn., on April 2 and traveled from there to a variety of locations in the region. The two commissions formed a partnership in 2010 built around common interests in water resource development and management, and sharing of technical expertise and lessons learned.

3 Apr 2017

Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip

The Mississippi River Commission will conduct the Memphis District portion of its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River April 3-4, 2017. Two public meetings in the Memphis District are scheduled aboard the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI in selected towns along the river so commission members have the opportunity to meet with local partners, stakeholders and residents and hear their concerns, ideas and issues. The meeting places, dates and times are as follows: • April 3 9:00 a.m. Hickman, Ky. (Port of Hickman) • April 4 9:00 a.m. Memphis, Tenn. (Beale Street Landing)

9 Jan 2017

President Obama reappoints James as Mississippi River Commission member

VICKSBURG, MISS., January 6, 2017 – President Barack Obama reappointed the Honorable R.D. James as a member of the Mississippi River Commission on January 5, 2017. MRC appointments are nominated by the President of the United States and vetted by the U.S. Senate.

12 Aug 2016

Mississippi Valley Division schedules Industry Day

VICKSBURG, Miss., August 10, 2016 – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division,

11 Aug 2016

Mississippi River Commission schedules low-water inspection trip

VICKSBURG, Miss., July 27, 2016 -- The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its