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News Release Archive

22 Nov 2023
Red River - Lindy C. Boggs Lock Set to Reopen Saturday, November 18, 2023
Vicksburg, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District is pleased to announce that the Lindy C. Boggs Lock, will resume locking vessels beginning on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. The lock will be open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
21 Nov 2023
USACE Vicksburg District celebrates Ouachita River levee resurfacing project completion as part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Tensas Basin Levee District partnership
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District celebrated the completion of the Ouachita River Levee Crown Gravel Resurfacing Project Nov. 20 in Columbia, Louisiana, near the Riverton Recreation Area.
13 Nov 2023
USACE Vicksburg District's Grenada Lake sets date for annual Fish Habitat Day event
Vicksburg, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces that Grenada Lake is seeking volunteers for its annual Fish Habitat Day on Dec. 2.
6 Nov 2023
USACE Vicksburg District's celebrates 90 years of service
VICKSBURG, Miss.-- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Dredge Jadwin marks 90 years of service to the nation on Oct. 30, and she will not be taking a day off to celebrate.
24 Oct 2023
USACE Vicksburg District announces youth waterfowl hunts at Arkabutla Lake
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces that Arkabutla Lake will host youth waterfowl hunts on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 2024.
23 Oct 2023
USACE Vicksburg District’s Grenada Lake to host special youth deer hunt
Vicksburg, MS - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District is accepting applications for the annual special youth deer hunt at the Grenada Lake Dam Area.
18 Oct 2023
Lindy C. Boggs Lock on the Red River closed to traffic for repairs
VICKSBURG, Miss. -- Lindy C. Boggs Lock on the Red River is currently closed to all navigation traffic so we can repair a crack in the miter gate anchorage. Crews are currently on site Boggs Lock is estimated to be closed from 10 days to six weeks, depending on the severity of the damage to the anchorage. The extent of damage may not be known until concrete around the anchorage is removed. The estimated closure time may be extended if additional repairs are deemed necessary. The district remains in regular communication with stakeholders about locking operations.
16 Oct 2023
USACE Vicksburg District’s Plant Section are support heroes
VICKSBURG, Miss.-- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Plant Section is the logistical muscle behind numerous district operations, but few see its true reach. Headed by Plant Section Chief Paul Richards, the 20-person team is the logistical backbone of the district’s Navigation Branch. Team members support not only district headquarters in Vicksburg, but the Engineering Research and Development Center (ERDC) and other districts as needed.
10 Oct 2023
USACE Vicksburg District celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month
Vicksburg, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month Oct. 4 at its headquarters in Vicksburg, Mississippi. USACE Pacific Ocean Division Regional Business Director Jose Sánchez spoke to employees about his time as the agency’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Council chair, as well as his role in policy development and research oversight. In addition to a Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal and numerous honors, Sánchez is a two-time honoree of Hispanic Business Magazine’s 100 most influential Hispanic professionals in the United States.
18 Sep 2023
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 23
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 23.