9 Jun 2014

Corps of Engineers seeks comments on Pool 6 environmental assessment

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on the draft Pool 6environmental assessment for the beneficial use of dredged material.

3 Jun 2014

Corps of Engineers seeks comments on environmental assessment

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on the draft Breckenridge, Minn., berm construction and channel clean-out Environmental Assessment.

2 Jun 2014

Corps closes three Minneapolis locks to recreation boaters for the third time

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, has closed the three Minneapolis locks to recreation boaters today due to high flows.

30 May 2014

Blackhawk Park reopening, limited campsites available

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is reopening Blackhawk Park, located near De Soto, Wis., with limited campground and river access availability.

28 May 2014

Minneapolis locks reopened to recreation boaters

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is reopening its three Minneapolis locks to recreation traffic today.

22 May 2014

Corps of Engineers asks everyone to practice smart water safety over Memorial Day weekend

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Memorial Day weekend is fast approaching and many families will be heading to a lake, river or swimming pool. We hope that everyone enjoys all different types of water activities but also remind everyone to be safe while doing so.

22 May 2014

Minneapolis locks reopened to commercial traffic today

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, reopened its three Minneapolis locks to commercial traffic today, as flows drop below 40,000 cubic feet per second, or cfs.

21 May 2014

Corps releases Harpers Slough report, schedules public meeting

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, released the Harpers Slough Habitat and Rehabilitation project draft report today.

5 May 2014

Blackhawk Park in De Soto, Wis., closed due to flooding

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is temporarily closing Blackhawk Park, located near De Soto, Wis., starting today, May 5, due to flooding on the entrance road into the park. The Corps will reopen the park as soon as the road is open. For more information, please contact park staff at 608-648-3314.

30 Apr 2014

Corps closing Minneapolis locks to ALL traffic due to high flows on the Mississippi River

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will close its three twin cities locks to commercial navigation at 4 p.m. today, when flows surpass 40,000 cubic feet per second, or cfs. The three locks were closed to recreation boaters Sunday, April 27, when flows exceeded 30,000 cfs.