America 250
We're celebrating 250 years of the United States of America.
The Dredge Goetz makes waves
The Dredge Goetz mobilized from Reads Landing, near Wabasha, Minnesota, May 21. The St. Paul District removes over 1 million cubic yards of river sand from the Mississippi River each year so it remains navigable to commercial and recreation traffic.
Don't litter, recreate responsibly!
Please recreate responsibly and don't litter at our parks. Make sure you always pick up your trash.
Mark your calendar for our 2026 fee-free dates!
USACE offers fee-free days throughout the year to mark days of celebration and commemoration.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrated 250 years in 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrated 250 years in 2025.

Latest News

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of its birthday, June 16.
Published: 6/9/2026
Corps of Engineers seeks comments on proposed work at Lock and Dam 5
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on a draft environmental assessment, or EA, on a proposed end cell project at Lock and Dam 5 in Minnesota City, Minnesota.
Published: 6/3/2026
Corps of Engineers awards contract to repair Marshall, Minn., levee
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $290,000 contract to Three Oaks Construction, Inc., of North Sioux City, South Dakota, May 21, to repair erosion damage to the Redwood River Levee, near Marshall, Minnesota.
Published: 6/1/2026