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  • May

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District Commander Col. Brian Sawser and City of Memphis Mayor Paul Young sign the Project Partnership Agreement to advance the Greenbelt Landing Project – a major recreational improvement initiative along the Mississippi River at Greenbelt Park. Located at River Mile 738, Greenbelt Park spans approximately 102 acres of public green space along the Mississippi River. Originally constructed in the late 1960s as part of the Mississippi River & Tributaries Project, the park has long served as a community hub for recreation and river access. The Greenbelt Landing Project will enhance the park’s infrastructure and amenities, including repairs to the existing boat ramp, construction of a second upstream ramp, installation of mooring anchors, ADA-compliant parking upgrades, and additional lighting for safety and accessibility.

    Partnerships | PPA Signing for Greenbelt Landing Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District and the City of Memphis have officially signed a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) to advance the Greenbelt Landing Project.

  • October

    On October 9, the Memphis District hosted a pivotal meeting with Congressional, municipal, and industry partners to discuss the proposed extension of Arkansas’s Osceola Harbor by 3,000 feet. This initiative is crucial for supporting the growth of the steel industry in the region like Big River Steel, U.S. Steel, and Hybar, LLC. This partners’ gathering was joined by U.S. Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01), and Mississippi Valley Division Programs Directorate Director James Bodron, SES. From the Memphis District were Commander and District Engineer Col. Brian Sawser, Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management Donny Davidson, Project Management Branch Chief Danny Ward, Command Strategic Advisor Meagan Schroeder, Osceola Harbor Extension Project Manager Andrea Carpenter-Crowther, and Operations Project Manager Vickie Watson. Local partners included City of Osceola Mayor Joe Harris, and representatives from the steel and grain industries.

    Partnership | Osceola Harbor Expansion

    The Memphis District hosted a meeting with Congressional, municipal, and industry partners to discuss the proposed extension of Arkansas’s Osceola Harbor, Oct. 9, 2025.