Vicksburg District News Releases

USACE Vicksburg District announces new Emergency Management Branch Chief

Press Operations — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:50:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected Marc Gerald as chief of the Emergency Management Branch.

USACE to begin Phase II Interim Risk Reduction Measures at Arkabutla Dam

Press Operations — Wed, 27 May 2026 16:58:00 GMT

Vicksburg, Miss – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District is beginning Phase II of interim risk reduction measures (IRRMs) at Arkabutla Dam. This work will further stabilize the dam and reduce risks for downstream communities. Work is scheduled to begin next week and includes grouting the conduit (tunnel through the dam) foundation to fill voids and prevent further loss of material through the dam. To safely access the area, crews have closed the dam’s gates, which will temporarily stop releases.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages visitors to make water safety a priority this summer

Press Operations — Thu, 21 May 2026 19:34:00 GMT

As Americans head to lakes and rivers for the 2026 recreation season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reminding everyone to make water safety part of every outdoor adventure.

USACE introduces new Regulatory Request System module

Press Operations — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the launch of a new module on its Regulatory Request System (RRS) that will allow users to self-verify that a pre-construction notification is not required for a proposed activity covered under a nationwide permit.

USACE Vicksburg District announces new leadership appointments within the Engineering and Construction Division

Press Operations — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:20:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces new appointments to leadership positions within the Engineering and Construction Division.

Sardis Lake Announces Date for Annual Youth Fishing Rodeo

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:41:07 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District, Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks, First Security Bank of Batesville Mississippi, and Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid are partnering to host the annual Sardis Lake Youth Fishing Rodeo April 18, 2026, at Cypress Point Recreation Area.

USACE Vicksburg District announces new Chief of Operations Division

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:09:33 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected Cody Eckhardt as Chief of the Operations Division.

USACE Vicksburg District welcomes Richard Y. Feibelman, Jr., P.M.P. as new Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management

Press Operations — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:20:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the appointment of Mr. Richard (Rich) Feibelman, Jr., P.M.P. as the new Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management (DPM).

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:55:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

Mississippi River Commission to bring public hearings to riverside communities this spring

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:50:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The Mississippi River Commission will take its mission to riverside communities this spring, hosting four public hearings as part of its 2026 High-Water Inspection trip and public hearings, March 23 - 27. The hearings, which are held onboard the Motor Vessel Mississippi at stops along the river, give residents, stakeholders, and local community members an opportunity to voice their views, share ideas about challenges facing the river system as well as engage with Commission members.

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 22:06:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority water resources projects that will provide the greatest benefits to the nation, shorten permitting timelines, and reduce or eliminate extraneous regulations and paperwork that slow USACE’s delivery of Civil Works projects and programs.

USACE Vicksburg District Welcomes Vessel Crew Boat BISHOP

Press Operations — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:07:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District held a christening ceremony on Feb. 4 to officially welcome a new floating plant crew boat to its fleet.

USACE Emergency Power Team Installs First Power Generator in New Albany, Mississippi

Press Operations — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:41:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss – Working in coordination with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and local partners, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) crews are installing emergency power generators to support Mississippi communities impacted by the January 2026 winter storm. Shortly after midnight, USACE Temporary Emergency Power Planning and Response Team (PRT) members and contracted crews completed the first installation of an emergency power generator at a warming shelter and emergency services facility in New Albany, Mississippi.

USACE Repositions Emergency Power Team to support Mississippi After Storm

Press Operations — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:40:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is repositioning an Emergency Power Planning and Response Team (PRT) to support the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in response to recent emergency conditions caused by the January 2026 Winter Storm. "Our communities throughout the country are experiencing major hardship from Winter Storm Fern and many Americans are unfortunately without power. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are supporting each state’s efforts to get all critical infrastructure back online as fast as possible, and the Corps won’t stop working for our communities until the job is complete,” said Adam Telle, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2026 nationwide permits

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 19:16:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:20:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued.

USACE to begin Phase II Interim Risk Reduction Measures at Arkabutla Dam in January 2026

Press Operations — Thu, 18 Dec 2025 21:14:00 GMT

Vicksburg, Miss – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District is beginning Phase II of interim risk reduction measures at Arkabutla Dam. This work will further stabilize the dam and reduce risks for downstream communities.

USACE Vicksburg District Mat Sinking Unit Forges Ahead With Revetment Mission

Press Operations — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 19:03:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Mat Sinking Unit (MSU) kicked off the 79th annual revetment season on the Mississippi River, on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

USACE Vicksburg District announces Youth Waterfowl Hunt at Arkabutla Lake

Press Operations — Tue, 02 Dec 2025 18:51:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Arkabutla Lake and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will hold a youth waterfowl hunt on January 31st and February 7, 2026. This hunt will provide an opportunity for experienced hunters to teach younger generations of hunters the proper techniques and ethics of the sport.

USACE Vicksburg District announces Youth Waterfowl Hunt at Sardis Lake

Press Operations — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 19:00:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Sardis Lake and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks will hold a youth waterfowl hunt on February 7, 2025, at the Sardis Waterfowl Refuge. This hunt will provide an opportunity for experienced hunters to teach younger generations of hunters the proper techniques and ethics of the sport.