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  • July

    Codi Till prepares solar panels to power the Data Collection Platform (DCP) box.

    Hydraulics and Hydrology takes on new gage site at Mhoon Landing

    The Hydraulics and Hydrology Branch is currently working on a project to construct a new Mississippi

  • November

    Close up look at two of the samplers that will be used on each boat for collecting bed material.

    Sampling the Mississippi River

    For the third time in almost eight decades, bed material samples are being taken from the Mississippi River. The first was in 1935 and the second was in 1989, but this is the first time it’s an effort being coordinated between different government agencies.

  • October

    Memphis District Commander COL Jeffery Anderson joined Mississippi Sen. Roger Wicker and Rep. Alan Nunlee for a ribbon cutting ceremony today (Sept. 5) at the Johnson Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility in DeSoto County, Miss. The DeSoto County Regional Utility Authority was the local sponsor for this project. They had primary responsibility for all work with the Federal cost share provided in the form of reimbursements through the Memphis District. The state-of-the-art facility will give the people of this fastest growing region of Mississippi a highly efficient and environmentally friendly wastewater treatment facility that will serve the citizens of the community for decades to come.

    Wastewater Treatment Facility to open doors for future growth

    It’s not sexy, but it’s the greatest thing for the county,” said DeSoto County Board of Supervisors President Mark Gardner, “And it’ll open doors for DeSoto County’s future growth.”

  • Grugett christened

    “Wooooh!” The blare from the mighty air horn announces “I’m the Motor Vessel George C. Grugett and I’m here to join the fleet!” A few seconds later, more horns blare in welcome response, filling the afternoon air with sounds reminiscent of early days on the Mississippi River.

  • Anderson takes command

    The soaring marble columns at One Commerce Square provided an inspiring venue for Memphis District’s change of command July 12. Col. Vernie L. Reichling Jr. turned over leadership of the district to Col. Jeffery A. Anderson at the event attended by employees, retirees, family members, partners, stakeholders and others. Deputy District Commander Lt. Col. Dave Patton acted as the master of ceremonies.