U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District

09/15/2026

NEWS! U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters, selected Rock Island, Illinois, resident and St. Paul District environmental specialist Jesse Ray for its 2025 Planning Excellence Award.

The Planning Excellence Award, or Planner of the Year Award, recognizes personnel exhibiting exceptional job performance. Ray received the award for his work on the Upper Mississippi River’s Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program, or NESP. The program works to increase the capacity and improve the reliability of the inland navigation system while restoring, protecting and enhancing the environment.

News Release: https://ow.ly/T2oW50ZNyvl

Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)

09/15/2026

We are recruiting civil engineers to fill entry level Army Fellows Program vacancies. The Army Fellows Program provides an exciting opportunity to embark on a developmental, accelerated career path as an Army Civilian including continued training and educational opportunities.
Qualifications: If you graduated with an engineering degree (bachelor’s or higher) within the past two years, you qualify!

Duties:
• Assist in the design and construction of civil engineering structures or systems using established criteria or specifications.
• Monitor civil engineering projects and resources.
• Identify civil engineering problems and recommend corrective action.
• Review technical civil engineering project design documents and submittals.

Location: St. Paul, Minnesota

How to Apply: Email resume (cover letter optional) to [email protected] by Sept. 18.

it! Apply now to start your civilian Corps of Engineers career today!

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Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)

09/15/2026

During we are highlighting our Upper Pool 4 Pierce County Islands construction project located near , , on the .

“The granular base is complete, and we started some habitat dredging in the backwaters, we should be wrapping up fines and rock placement in the next year,” said John Henderson, project manager.

Read about it here: https://ow.ly/e59l50ZMiVW

Construction continues on the Upper Pool 4 islands near Bay City, Wisconsin, Dec. 1, 2025. USACE St. Paul District courtesy photo

09/14/2026

NEWS! We are reducing outflow from due to persistent dry conditions and reduction inflows from the outlet.

The Corps of Engineers reduced water flow levels from approximately 80 cubic feet per second, or cfs, to approximately 50 cfs. If dry conditions persist, additional reductions may be necessary. Currently, releases from Baldhill Dam are expected to remain above 20 cfs.

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Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)

09/14/2026

NEWS! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today 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) Saturday, Sept. 26.

The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized facilities such as group picnic shelters. Other agencies and partners that manage recreation areas located on USACE lands are encouraged, but not required, to comply with this waiver of day use fees in the areas they manage.

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Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)

09/14/2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? Join us on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 10am-2pm at Lock and Dam 7, in , , for a open house! Bring the kids and get a behind-the-scenes tour and learn about water safety and the importance of navigation.

Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)

09/14/2026

We are kicking off with a few highlights from our Metro Diversion Project that remains on track for Spring 2027 operations, thanks to the driving progress across every level.

The Southern Embankment construction is underway for the season. All three gated control structures are advancing to completion, with the Wild Rice River Structure and Diversion Inlet Structure nearly 100% complete.

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FM Area Diversion Project

. The Fargo-Moorhead Metro Project remains on track ...

09/13/2026

From the heart of the to the banks of the , the St. Paul District is making an impact out West. The district’s expertise and commitment drove the completion of the Lower American River Contract 3A in 2025 — a milestone and an important piece of the American River Common Features program.

Read all about it in this news article.

Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District

From the heart of the Midwest to the banks of the American River, the St. Paul District is making an impact out West. The district’s expertise and commitment drove the completion of the Lower American River Contract 3A in 2025 — a milestone and an important piece of the American River Common Fea...

09/12/2026

According to the U.S. Coast Guard, falls overboard, falls in vessel, and ejections contribute to a significant number of boating fatalities. Don’t let nature’s call become an overboard fall. Please Wear It

Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers)

09/11/2026

Today marks the 25th Anniversary of those we lost on Sept. 11, 2001. Please take time to pause and remember them.

Following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers played a vital role in one of the most significant recovery operations in American history. Working alongside the FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency, the city of , and numerous federal, state, and local partners, the Corps of Engineers provided engineering expertise, project management, and technical oversight to support recovery at the .


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