Crosscurrents - Spring 2026
The Spring 2026 issue of Crosscurrents is now available!
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Save the Date! Lock and dam open houses
America 250
We're celebrating 250 years of the United States of America.
Don't litter, recreate responsibly!
Please recreate responsibly and don't litter at our parks. Make sure you always pick up your trash.
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

USACE seeks public comments on NorthMet Mining project
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on a new permit application submitted by NewRange Copper Nickel, LLC, for the development of the NorthMet Mine in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
Published: 8/20/2026
Corps of Engineers hosts Lock and Dam 9 open house
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Come see our shiny new gates! The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will host a public open house at Lock and Dam 9 near Lynxville, Wisconsin, Sept. 26. This is a rare opportunity for the public to see the four new miter gates that were installed this summer.
Published: 8/19/2026
Corps of Engineers hosts sehr gut Lock and Dam 10 open house
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will host a public open house in Guttenberg, Iowa, Sept. 26. Held in conjunction with Germanfest, the event offers the public a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how the Corps maintains the lock, as well as the Mississippi River navigation channel.
Published: 8/18/2026