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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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  • US Army Corps of Engineers Extends Comment Period for Yazoo Backwater Area Management Draft Environmental Impact Statement to August 27, 2024

    VICKSBURG, Miss. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has announced a 15-day extension of the public comment period for the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) related to the Yazoo Backwater Area Management Project. Originally set to conclude on August 12, 2024, the new deadline for submitting comments is now August 27, 2024.

  • Sardis Lake Recreation Area Announces Temporary Closures and Boating Restrictions on Lower Lake in August and September

    Sardis Lake, Miss. – Sardis Lake, located in northwest Mississippi, will temporarily cease water releases in early August to gather data for the installation of new relief wells in the outlet channel and behind the wingwalls through borings. While releases are halted, water levels in the lower lake below the dam will be lower than normal. The water levels will drop up to 5.5 feet during this time. This will affect recreation access to many areas around the lower lake through the months of August and September, including the Labor Day Holiday.

  • IMPORTANT: Location Change for Yazoo Backwater Study Area Draft Environmental Impact Statement Public Meetings

    Vicksburg, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District has announced a series of public meetings to gather feedback on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Study Area. The DEIS, published on June 28, 2024, outlines proposed actions and potential impacts related to flood risk management in the region. The meetings previously scheduled on Monday, July 22, 2024, at South Delta Elementary School in Rolling Fork will now be held at South Delta High School Gymnasium located at 303 Parkway St, Rolling Fork, MS 39159. Meeting times will remain the same.

  • In-person public meetings scheduled to gather feedback on Yazoo Backwater Study Draft Environmental Impact Statement

    Vicksburg, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District has announced a series of public meetings to gather feedback on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Study Area. The DEIS, published on June 28, 2024, outlines proposed actions and potential impacts related to flood risk management in the region.

  • Virtual Public Information Meeting Announced for Yazoo Backwater Area Water Management Project Draft Environmental Impact Study (DEIS)

    VICKSBURG, Miss. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District invites the public to participate in an informational virtual public meeting regarding the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Area Water Management Project. Meeting Details: • Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 • Time: 6:00 PM (central) • Location: Virtual Meeting • Meeting Link: Please visit https://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Programs-and-Project-Management/Yazoo-Backwater/ for virtual meeting link.

  • USACE Vicksburg District’s Levee Safety Center personnel recognized in annual national awards

    VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Levee Safety Center was recently recognized by USACE Headquarters (HQ USACE) for exceptional contributions of excellence in performance, leadership, professional development, and support throughout the Levee Safety Program. Levee Safety Program Manager Melissa Mullen was selected as the 2024 Levee Safety Professional of the Year for her excellence in levee safety contributions. Award nominations were received agency-wide and the HQ USACE Levee Safety Committee chose Mullen out of numerous candidates.

  • Vicksburg District announces the publication of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Study Area

    Vicksburg, MS — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, announces the publication of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Yazoo Backwater Study Area (YSA) project on Friday, June 28, 2024, and requests public feedback by August 12, 2024. Collaboratively developed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the proposal reflects a commitment to public engagement and interagency water management. This milestone marks a significant step forward in addressing flood risk management within the YSA during high Mississippi River flood events.

  • Interim Repairs continue at Arkabutla Dam

    VICKSBURG, Miss – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District (USACE-MVK) continues to advance interim risk reduction measures (IRRM) at Arkabutla Dam in Northwest Mississippi. Contractor Frontier Services, Inc., began construction and equipment mobilization in early May. Currently, drill pads are being installed for piezometers, automated instruments used for monitoring groundwater pressure. Relief wells, which act like valves to relieve the water pressure, allow excess water to be diverted safely, and serve to prevent sand boils, are scheduled to follow. The additional piezometers increase the USACE-MVK’s monitoring ability by sending data hourly to the technical team, allowing them to analyze conditions in real time.

  • US Army Corps of Engineers Extends Comment Period for Pearl River Draft Environmental Impact Statement

    VICKSBURG, Miss. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, has announced a 15-day extension of the public comment period for the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) related to the Pearl River Basin, Mississippi Federal Flood Risk Management Project. Originally set to conclude on July 22, 2024, the new deadline for submitting comments is now August 6, 2024.

  • Virtual Public Meeting Scheduled for Pearl River Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS)

    VICKSBURG, Miss. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District, invites the public to participate in a virtual public meeting regarding the draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the "Pearl River Basin, Mississippi Federal Flood Risk Management Project." This meeting is a crucial opportunity for stakeholders to learn about the project and provide feedback.