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Expiration date: 5/15/2026
The applicant is requesting a DA permit to construct approximately 2.5 miles of a 10-foot-wide bituminous multi-use pathway that would
connect to other segments of the existing trail corridor to form one continuous pathway. The trail segment would be located predominantly along an existing abandoned railroad line, cultivated agricultural farm fields, and small sections of City and County owned road rights-of-ways. The project follows the MNDOT bikeway facility design manual, as well as the United States Access Board guidelines for outdoor developed areas. These facilities by design are readily accessible to and usable by individuals with disabilities.
The construction plan details proposed work that includes the following: mobilization, tree clearing, grubbing, adding topsoil mix, aggregate base class 5, culverts, and bituminous pavement. The placement of geotextile fabric, silt fencing, pipe culverts and traffic controls will also be installed along the route. Construction is anticipated to begin in fall 2026. The duration of construction activities will be approximately 4-7 months from start to finish with any proposed tree removal or disturbance concluding before the end of March 2027 timeframe.
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Expiration date: 5/15/2026
The applicant requests authorization to construct phase 2 and future phases of the Bradford Park residential development. The type of work proposed for this project includes grading, excavating, and discharging fill material into wetlands to construct single-family homes, public roads, site amenities, storm water facilities, and a park area.
The residential development is split into a western and eastern side by two large shallow marsh wetlands. Portions of the residential development have already been constructed on the western side of the development. The applicant plans to connect the western side to the eastern side through a 24-foot-wide road crossing. The roadway leading up to the crossing from the eastern side would be connected to Cleveland Street Northwest. Before reaching the bridge, the roadway would divert north into a small cul de sac and south to the other parts of the neighborhood. After extending south, the road would eventually lead east again reconnecting to Cleveland Street Northwest. Four cul de sacs are planned to be incorporated into the southeastern section of the residential development with multiple storm water ponds built amongst the houses. The applicant plans to construct 232 single family homes for Phase 2 and the remaining future phases. A recreational trail is also proposed to be constructed within the residential development that would wrap around the two shallow marsh wetlands.
Staging areas, grading, and the use of BMPs are planned to be utilized during construction.
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Expiration date: 5/13/2026
The basic purpose of this project, as determined by the Corps, is levee improvements and bank stabilization. The overall purpose of this project is to bring the existing Carver Levee up to current Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) certification levels, protect the Minnesota Riverbank, protect city infrastructure, and protect the historic district.
Construction is anticipated to vary widely across the project limits. The applicant requests authorization to temporary impact to Spring Creek is 425-lf (0.19-ac) for the realignment and concrete lining of the channel. Impacts to Tributary 2 total 40-lf (0.02-ac) of permanent impact and 20-lf (0.01-ac) of temporary impact. These impacts are due to levee grading and utility replacement. Permanent impact to wetlands along the
levee totals 0.43-ac. These impacts are due to the levee grading, flattening slopes and shifting the levee riverward to accommodate 15-ft clear zones along the landside of the levee. Temporary impact to wetlands along the levee total 0.46- ac. These impacts are due to disturbances from tree clearing and utility relocations. The proposed total permanent impact to the Minnesota River totals 669-lf (1.14-ac). These impacts are due to levee grading, riprap, and bendway weirs. The proposed temporary impacts to the river total 70-lf (0.13-ac) due to equipment access.
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The purpose of this notice is to advise the public that the United States (U.S.) Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Vally Division has approved the use of special emergency processing procedures by the St. Paul District in accordance with 33 CFR § 325.2(e)(4) for the National Energy Emergency established by Executive Order (EO) 14156, which was issued on January 20, 2025 under the President’s legal authorities, including the National Emergencies Act (50 U.S.C. 1601 et seq) and section 301 of title 3, United States code.
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Expiration date: 1/6/2030
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District Regulatory Division (Corps) is announcing the release of version 1.0 of the Minnesota and Wisconsin (MNWI) Stream Quantification Tool (SQT) and Debit Calculator. The MNWI SQT replaces, updates, and merges the Minnesota SQT (MNSQT) version 2.0 and the beta version of Wisconsin SQT (WISQT) to create a single tool for quantifying functional change on streams throughout the two states.
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SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE: SUPPLEMENTED REGIONAL GENERAL PERMITS IN MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN, AND FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED AMERICAN INDIAN RESERVATIONS - This notice announces the availability of six regional general permits (RGPs) for use within the Lake Superior Hydrologic Unit Codes (HUCs) previously excluded as part of the Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 401(a)(2) process (401(a)(2) process). The six RGPs are now available for use in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and within the exterior boundaries of Federally recognized American Indian reservations in both states without exception.
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SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District Regulatory Division (Corps) is announcing the release of its Stream Mitigation Procedures, Version 1.0 (Stream Procedures), applicable in both Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Corps will host an online outreach event on May 10, 2023, to review contents of the Stream Procedures and provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions about implementation of this document. The target audience is stakeholders, consultants, potential stream bankers, and other agencies.
If you are interested in participating in this outreach event, please reach out to stpaulsqt@usace.army.mil to receive a calendar invitation. Please let us know if you are interested in attending, but unable to make the May session. We will hold additional outreach events later in the summer if there is demand.
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Expiration date: 2/18/2028
Special Public Notice: This notice announces the effective date, February 20, 2023, for the eight regional general permits (RGPs) now available for use in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and within the exterior boundaries of American Indian reservations, subject to the Lake Superior basin exclusions described within each RGP. Regulated activities are described in each RGP pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (Section 404) and Section10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (Section 10) as applicable.
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SPECIAL PUBLIC NOTICE: REGIONAL GENERAL PERMITS IN THE STATES OF MINNESOTA AND WISCONSIN, AND FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED AMERICAN INDIAN RESERVATIONS - This notice announces eight regional general permits (RGPs) for use in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and within the exterior boundaries of Federally recognized American Indian reservations in both states, subject to the Lake Superior basin exclusions shown in Table 1. The eight RGPs will be available to authorize regulated activities which meet the terms and conditions of the RGP beginning on February 20, 2023. Regulated activities are described in each RGP pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (Section 404) and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act (Section 10).
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Joint Public Notice - Beta Streamflow Duration Assessment Method for the Great Plains - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Albuquerque, Chicago, Detroit, Fort Worth, Galveston, Kansas City, Omaha, Rock Island, St. Louis, St. Paul, and Tulsa Districts, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Regions 5, 6, 7, and 8, jointly announce the availability of the Beta Streamflow Duration Assessment Method (SDAM) for the Great Plains (dated September 2022). The method is a rapid assessment tool to help distinguish between ephemeral, intermittent, and perennial streamflow at the reach scale for the Northern and Southern Great Plains SDAM Regions. The beta SDAM may help provide technical guidance for identifying waters that may be subject to regulatory jurisdiction under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act; however, this method does not alter or change the definition of “Waters of the U.S.”