Civil Works

Civil Works Mission and Vision: Dedicated to providing quality, responsive service to the nation in peace and war. The Directorate of Civil Works is a major component of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Civil Works programs include water resource development activities including flood risk management, navigation, recreation, and infrastructure and environmental stewardship. Our mission also includes emergency response.

Latest News Releases

Latest News

Corps of Engineers announces Lake Ashtabula campsite availability changes
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is adjusting weekday camping availability at its Lake Ashtabula campgrounds near Valley City, North Dakota, due to staffing shortages.
Published: 5/16/2025
Corps of Engineers celebrates National Safe Boating Week
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is celebrating National Safe Boating Week by reminding boaters on the Mississippi River to be smart while on the water.
Published: 5/14/2025
Corps of Engineers hosts public meeting for Kinnickinnic River Ecosystem Restoration in River Falls, Wisconsin
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting a public meeting in River Falls, Wisconsin, June 4, from 6:30 – 8 p.m., to obtain public input on a draft feasibility study for an environmental restoration project on the Kinnickinnic River in River Falls.
Published: 5/13/2025