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The USACE Vicksburg District owns and operates more than 100 recreation areas across Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana where millions of visitors enjoy fishing, camping, hunting, boating, hiking, swimming, geocaching, and more every year. The district’s 10 flood-control reservoirs across Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana provide numerous benefits to the region, including flood risk management, hydropower, water supply, wildlife management, and recreation.

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9 Nov 2022
USACE Vicksburg District announces Project Partnership Agreement with city of Morton
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District entered into a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the City of Morton, Mississippi, November 9, 2022, as part of the Mississippi Environmental Infrastructure Program (Section 592). For the city of Morton, Mayor Gerald Keeton, Sr. signed the PPA, and Col. Christopher Klein, Vicksburg District commander, signed for USACE. The signing ceremony was held at Morton City Hall. “Congress’ generous investment with the bipartisan infrastructure law injects much needed funding into projects that directly benefit citizens and business in cities across our state,” said Col. Klein. “We are thankful to be a part of such an enormous investment in the water infrastructure of Morton.
28 Oct 2022
USACE Vicksburg District responds to historically low water conditions on lower Mississippi River
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District is responding to historically low water conditions on the Lower Mississippi River by dredging the channel, conducting surveys, and monitoring river stages. During a temporary closure to navigation near Rosedale, Mississippi, from Oct. 27 at 4:00 p.m. to Oct. 29, the USACE Vicksburg District Dredge Jadwin will work to clear the channel. Depending on the dredge progress during the initial closure, additional closures may be needed in order to complete the work.
26 Oct 2022
USACE Vicksburg District closes walkway on Lake Ouachita trail prior to repairs
VICKSBURG, Miss. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will close an elevated walkway on the Lake Ouachita Vista ADA Trail Section due to damage until further notice.
21 Oct 2022
USACE Vicksburg District announces youth waterfowl hunts at Arkabutla Lake
VICKSBURG, Miss. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces that Arkabutla Lake will host youth waterfowl hunts on Jan. 28 and Feb. 4, 2023.
7 Oct 2022
USACE Vicksburg District announces lake level and seasonal recreation closures at north Mississippi lakes
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has closed several boat ramps and recreation areas at Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid, and Grenada Lakes for the season.
28 Sep 2022
USACE Vicksburg District issues update to Lindy C. Boggs Lock and Dam closure schedule
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has changed the original schedule and is postponing the reopening Lindy C. Boggs Lock and Dam (L&D) to Red River navigation on Oct. 5.
22 Sep 2022
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 24
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. 24.
21 Sep 2022
USACE Vicksburg District lowers pool at Thatcher Lock and Dam for routine inspections
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will lower the Thatcher Lock and Dam (L&D) pool one-foot next week to conduct a routine inspection of the poiree needle system.
20 Sep 2022
USACE Vicksburg District holds Physically Challenged Fishing Day at Enid Lake
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District at Enid Lake partnered with the Chickasaw Hill Volunteer Association, and the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks (MDWFP) to host the 29th annual Physically Challenged Fishing Day on Sept. 10.
15 Sep 2022
USACE Vicksburg District clarifies new velvet deer season does not apply at its projects
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District would like to remind visitors to Arkabutla, Sardis, Enid, and Grenada Lakes that the new velvet deer season in the state of Mississippi does not apply to USACE lands.