USACE and Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority held a Groundbreaking Ceremony to celebrate the start of the Southwest Coastal Louisiana Project. For more information on the project: mvn.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

Army Corps, Port of New Orleans Announce Completion of Deepening Facilities Access Channel Read the full release here--> mvn.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

The New Orleans District, will begin construction on a portion of the levee in Harvey, La. During construction, the Riverfront Park will remain closed. Destrehan Avenue will be fully closed for up to 30 days. For more information: mvn.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

Documents related to IHNC Lock replacement released: Updated community and traffic mitigation plans, and designs Read more here: mvn.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

USACE New Orleans District awarded a Seepage Remediation contract in Jefferson, La. The contract was awarded February 18, 2025, to APC Construction, LLC of Harvey, Louisiana. This contract is part of the Mississippi River Levees Construction Project. mvn.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

The Mississippi River at the Carrollton gauge in New Orleans has risen above 11 feet, prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to activate Phase I flood fight procedures. Read more here: mvn.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

The New Orleans District has scheduled a virtual public meeting for the Sustainable Rivers Program (SRP) Atchafalaya River – Old River Control Structure (ORCS) project on March 12, at 10 a.m. mvn.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

Press Release: Storm proofing contract awarded for Orleans Parish pump stations See full story here--> mvn.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

USACE New Orleans District began construction on a floodwall in Harvey, La. In December of 2024. Due to the nature of the construction and proximity to the roadway, Destrehan Avenue will remain closed to traffic until June 2025. Full News Release: mvn.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

Col. Cullen Jones, commander, New Orleans District, addresses the Mississippi River Commission (MRC) during the 2025 High Water Inspection’s public hearing in New Orleans this morning. The MRC has been “Inspecting, Listening, Partnering & Engineering since 1879.”

The Mississippi River at the Carrollton Gage in New Orleans has once again risen above 11 feet, prompting the New Orleans District to reactivate Phase I flood fight procedures. For more information: mvn.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the final Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the proposed Neptune Pass flow reduction structure on April 16, 2025. For more information: mvn.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

The tapestry of history unfurls before us, as we journey through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Milestones from 1775-1955. Part one of the evolution of Corps of Engineers over the past 250 years. instagram.com/reel/DH8mBA2vH… USACE HQ

USACE activating next phase of flood fight inspections along Mississippi River. Read more here: mvn.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety Read more here: mvn.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers encourages use of the Regulatory Request System for an improved permitting experience Read more here: usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

IHNC Lock replacement draft report released for public comment: mvn.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…

IHNC Lock replacement public review, comment periods extended Read more here: mvn.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Rel…