# Mississippi Valley Division News Releases

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- Mississippi River Commission schedules high-water inspection trip The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, April 8-12, 2024.
- Army Corps of Engineers announces end of low-water drought in Mississippi Valley Division The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mississippi Valley Division announced today the drought that plagued the Mississippi River basin since 2022 is officially over. Low water conditions began in the region in September 2022.
- Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees  at recreation areas in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, January 15.The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities (group picnic shelters) and events. Other agencies that manage recreation areas on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to offer the waiver in the areas that they manage.
- Mississippi Valley Division announces conclusion of hurricane preparedness efforts Today marks the last official day of the 2023 hurricane season, which runs each year from June 1 through Nov. 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicted an above-average season with a forecast of 14 to 21 named storms. There were no named storms impacting the MVD region.
- Kimberly A . Peeples assumes command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley Division Brig. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples has taken command of the Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) during a ceremony in Vicksburg. Major General William (Butch) Graham, the Deputy Chief of Engineers and Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers presided over the event. Peeples assumed command from Maj. Gen. Diana Holland who will retire after 33 years of service.
- Change of Command scheduled for Mississippi Valley Division Major General Diana M. Holland will transfer command of the Mississippi Valley Division (MVD), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), to Brigadier General Kimberly Peeples in a formal change of command ceremony July 12, at 10 a.m. at Engineer Research and Development Center’s, (ERDC) Information Technology Lab (ITL), located 1165 Porters Chapel Road (Building 8000) Vicksburg.
- Mississippi Valley Division commander recognizes employees during division town hall Mississippi Valley Division’s commander, Major General Diana Holland recognized several employees at her final division-level town hall event.
- Mississippi River Valley Division prepared for  near-normal hurricane season Today marks the first official day of the 2023 hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a near-normal season with a forecast of 12 to 17 total named storms.
- Mississippi River Commission prepares for spring high-water inspection trip The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual spring high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, March 27-31, 2023.
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins Phase I flood fight activities The Mississippi Valley Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) coordinates all flood fight activities in the Mississippi Valley. Currently, the Memphis, and New Orleans Districts have begun Phase I flood fight activities.
- President appoints newest member to Mississippi River Commission President Biden appointed the newest commissioner to the Mississippi River Commission (MRC), Sept. 28. He is the first African American civilian member appointed to the MRC in its 143-year history.
- Mississippi River Commission prepares for low-water inspection trip The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual low-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, Aug. 22 – 26, 2022. Four public meetings are scheduled aboard the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI in selected towns along the river.  Commission members will meet with local partners, stakeholders and residents and hear their concerns, ideas and issues. The meeting dates, times and locations are as follows: •	August 22	9:00 a.m. -- 12:00 p.m.			Tiptonville, Tenn.  (Riverside Park)•	August 23	9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.			Memphis, Tenn.    (Beale Street Landing)•	August 24	2:00 p.m. –   5:00 p.m.			Vicksburg, Miss.    (City Front)•	August 26	9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.			Morgan City, La.    (Port Commission Dock)
- Corps seeks comments on updated Pool 6 dredged material management plan The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, released its updated Mississippi River Pool 6 draft dredged material management plan and Environmental Assessment, or EA, today, June 14.
- St. Tammany feasibility study receives additional time, funding The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, received an exemption for additional time and funding for the St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Feasibility Study to further refine the Tentatively Selected Plan (TSP) identified in 2021.
- UPDATE to Lindy C. Boggs Lock and Dam closure schedule VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will temporarily close Lindy C. Boggs, Lock and Dam (L&D) to navigation on the Red River during two separate periods, Aug. 30–Sept. 28 to dewater the upstream gate and Oct. 14–Nov. 12 to dewater the downstream gate.
- $122 Million Allocated for Post-Hurricane Ida Repairs to Grand Isle The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), will undertake $122 million in work to address Hurricane Ida-related damage to the Grand Isle Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project.
- Industry Day opportunity coming soon for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,  Lock and Dam 25 Winfield, Mo. Project The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, will host an Industry Day June 15 at the OYO Hotel St. Louis Downtown City Center from 8 a.m. – noon to serve as a networking opportunity for contractors and potential contractors to learn more about the Lock and Dam 25 new 1,200-ft. lock project as part of the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program.The event will kick off with a formal welcome and introduction by St. Louis District Commander Col. Kevin Golinghorst at 8 a.m. Following opening remarks, officials from the St. Louis District will discuss upcoming contracting opportunities for this expansion project.
- Mississippi Valley Division is ready for an active hurricane season Today marks the first official day of the 2022 hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has predicted an above-average season with a forecast of 14 to 21 named storms.
- USACE Vicksburg District signs water system rehabilitation agreement with City of Brandon VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District entered into a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the City of Brandon, Mississippi, as part of the Mississippi Environmental Infrastructure Program (Section 592) today.
- Auxiliary Lock to open for season at Lock 14 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, announces the auxiliary lock, located at Locks and Dam 14 in Pleasant Valley, Iowa, will open May 27 for recreational boating traffic. Every weekend until Sept. 5, the lock will be open for recreational use on Fridays from 4-10 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from Noon-10 p.m. In addition, the auxiliary lock will be open Noon-10 p.m. on the Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day holidays and until midnight on Friday, August 12, to assist recreational boaters attending Tugfest activities and the fireworks display.