21 Aug 2012

Public meeting scheduled for Memphis

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 21, 2012 – A public meeting is scheduled aboard the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI within the Corps’ Memphis District so commission members have the opportunity to meet with local residents and hear their concerns, ideas and issues.

16 Aug 2012

Corps of Engineers - Coast Guard caution exposed river sandbars unsafe

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 16, 2012 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and U.S. Coast Guard advise residents to exercise caution regarding sandbars exposed by the extremely low water on the Mississippi River.

25 Jul 2012

Corps of Engineers working with others to keep Mississippi River open for navigation during drought

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 25, 2012 – As the Lower Mississippi River approaches near-record low stages, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working to keep this most vital of America’s waterways safe and reliable for navigation.

24 Jul 2012

Corps of Engineers to proceed with full restoration of Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway by end of 2012

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 24, 2012 – The Mississippi River Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are moving forward with full restoration of the Birds Point-New Madrid Floodway mainline levee to its authorized pre-2011 flood level by the end of this year … December 2012.

11 Jul 2012

Low Water plans may require permits from some industries and facilities along Mississippi River

MEMPHIS, Tenn., July 11, 2012 – During the 2012 spring and summer months the Mid-south has experienced below normal rainfall. Further, the Mississippi River is projected to reach low water conditions that may negatively affect some operations at facilities and industries along the Mississippi River.