In preparation for increasing flood risks associated with the Mendenhall Glacial Outburst Flooding near Juneau, Alaska, the National Flood Fight Materiel Center at the Rock Island District was activated to provide 46,000 linear feet of gabion baskets to the affected area.

Recently members of the Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program visited the National Flood Fight Materiel Center at the Rock Island Arsenal to discuss emergency preparedness planning.

Happy National Aviation Day to all USACE Aviation team members!

Recently the Mendenhall Glacier released its yearly glacier lake outburst flood, known as a jökulhlaup (Yah-cuh-laup). Flood mitigation barriers provided by the National Flood Fight Materiel Center within the Rock Island District withstood the test. defense.gov/News/News-Stor…

August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to highlight ways in which Soldiers, Civilians, Contractors and the public in general can stay aware of extremism, terrorism, insider threats, and vulnerabilities. See something? Say something.

Another incredible assist for our Quad Cities heavy-lift crane crew!!

This #FlashbackFriday we take a look at Lock & Dam 12 in Bellevue, Iowa! This photo from 1934 shows the construction of the lock looking downstream. During peak construction, over 1,200 people were employeed on the project! The lock went into operation on May 14, 1939. #USACE250

USACE Rock Island District reminds all recreational boaters that mooring cells, located near locks and dams, are essential for commercial navigation and are NOT intended for recreational activities. Click here for more info: mvr.usace.army.mil/media/news-rel…

Today we joined the City of Cedar Rapids for a ribbon cutting ceremony at the McCloud Run section of the Cedar Rapids East Side Flood Control System. This section includes a flood wall, a new segment of the Cedar Valley Nature Trail and enhanced fishing access.

If you're on the water this #LaborDayWeekend, remmeber to avoid Restricted Areas around all dams! Restricted areas are 600' above & 150' below the dam on the Mississippi River and 600' above & 400' below the dams on the Illinois Waterway. #LaborDay | #WaterSafety

It's #FlashbackFriday and today we head over to Brandon Road Lock & Dam near Joliet, Illinois, on the Illinois Waterway! This photo is from the construction of the dam in 1931. Construction was completed two years later and the project site has now been in operation for 92 years!

Today, we honor millions of hard working Americans. Happy #LaborDay! Thanks to all of our #USACE professionals who support our mission to deliver vital Engineering solutions for our Nation’s toughest challenges. ESSAYONS!

Last week the Rock Island District hosted a graduation ceremony for Leadership Development Program Level I (LDP1) participants. LDP1 encourages employees to embark on a journey of self-leadership, providing a foundational framework for their development. Congrats to all grads!

They got caught! These two were getting ready to hit the water for a relaxing day on the Mississippi when they were caught wearing their life jackets! The "I Got Caught" water safety campaign has Rangers looking out for adults wearing life jackets when in or around the water.

Today's #FlashbackFriday takes us back to April 1936 and the construction of the dam at Lock and Dam 18 in Gladston, Illinois! Stay tuned, because you might be seeing more of LD18 on our feed very soon! #USACE250

Happy Birthday to Lock and Dam 18 in Gladstone, Illinois! On this date in 1937, Lock and Dam 18 opened for operation on the Mississippi River. For 88 years this lock and dam site has helped the navigation industry traverse the river and deliver products from producer to end user.

The USS LST-325 is currently heading up the Mississippi to Muscatine, Iowa. Rock Island District locks along the way are helping her make a safe passage. (📷: Joel Wise - taken August 2023 as the USS LST 325 made her way through Locks and Dam 15 in Rock Island, Illinois)

The USACE Repair Fleets are specialized teams of dedicated professionals operating across the nation’s rivers and waterways. The Rock Island District houses two of the best with the Mississippi River Project Maintenance Team and Illinois Waterway Maintenance Team!