26 Apr 2013

Whiplash weather patterns testing Mississippi Valley Division’s flexibility, responsiveness

Vicksburg, Miss., April 26, 2013 - Major General John Peabody, Commander of the Mississippi Valley Division and President of the Mississippi River Commission, describes water as “the perfect engine of destruction. If it finds a weak spot in your defenses, it will attack that weakness relentlessly.”

12 Apr 2013

Life Jacket Use Policy Remains in Effect at Mississippi Corps of Engineers Lakes

Vicksburg, Ms... The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes in Mississippi will continue to implement

1 Apr 2013

Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip

Memphis, Tenn., April 1, 2013 -- The Mississippi River Commission will conduct the Memphis District portion of its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River April 8-9, 2013.

19 Mar 2013

Corps of Engineers to hold Missouri and Arkansas Partnering Meetings

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 19, 2013 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, will hold two meetings later this month to discuss a variety of topics with partners in Missouri and Arkansas as follows:

13 Mar 2013

Corps of Engineers annual notice to Floodway residents and users

MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 13, 2013 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, today mailed a notice to individuals who reside in, operate and/or do business in the Birds Point New Madrid Floodway in Missouri, that it may be operated during a high water event.