13 Apr 2021

USACE Vicksburg District, Corps Foundation recognize Lake Ouachita volunteers for distinguished service

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The USACE Vicksburg District recently recognized Lake Ouachita volunteers Sidney and Grace Welch with the Volunteer Excellence Coin for their years of exemplary service at the lake’s Denby Point Recreation Area. Created in partnership with the Corps Foundation, the award recognizes volunteers’ extraordinary skills and contributions and encourages an attitude of stewardship and responsibility in caring for USACE lands, facilities, and resources.

12 Apr 2021

USACE Vicksburg District hosts Mississippi River Commission, hears public testimony during annual inspection trip

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The Mississippi River Commission (MRC) will hold a public meeting aboard the Motor Vessel Mississippi April 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Vicksburg City Front. As part of its annual high-water inspection trip, the MRC will hear ideas, concerns and testimonies from stakeholders, local partners and residents.

7 Apr 2021

USACE Vicksburg District begins 24-hour high water surveillance, closes areas at Arkabutla Lake

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has begun 24-hour surveillance of flood control structures at Arkabutla Lake due to high water. High water levels have also closed the following roads and areas at the lake: the dam road; Baker Road; Highway 51 Landing; Highway 51 East Access; Dietchman’s Road Access; Coldwater Point; and sites 18, 19, 24, and 25 at South Abutment Campground.

5 Apr 2021

USACE Vicksburg District recognized by Mississippi Blood Services for high volume annual contribution

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District was recognized as a “Best of 2020” donor by Mississippi Blood Services on Thursday.

26 Mar 2021

USACE Vicksburg District to resume fee collection for select recreation areas at Lake Greeson

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will resume fee collection at Lake Greeson through an electronic program on Thursday.

26 Mar 2021

USACE Vicksburg District announces new public affairs chief

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces the selection of Sabrina Dalton as chief of public affairs.

25 Mar 2021

USACE Vicksburg District activates Emergency Operation Center due to high water

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District activated its Emergency Operations Center to “emergency watch” status March 24 due to current and forecasted high water on the Mississippi River and its tributaries.

24 Mar 2021

USACE Vicksburg District operates gates of Muddy, Steele Bayou control structures

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District opened the gates of the Muddy Bayou Control Structure March 5 and closed the gates of the Steele Bayou Control Structure March 15, located approximately 10 miles north of Vicksburg, Mississippi.

18 Mar 2021

USACE Vicksburg District announces purchase policy changes for recreation passes

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has announced changes to its purchase policies for annual USACE and America the Beautiful recreation passes.

16 Mar 2021

USACE Vicksburg District’s Mat Sinking Unit completes 2020 revetment season

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Mat Sinking Unit completed its 2020 revetment season March 4.