In celebration of our 250th anniversary we #TBT to June 9, 2015, when the last tow made its way through the #UpperStAnthonyFalls Lock and Dam. #Army250 #USACE250 #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

VIDEO highlight as a team of teams worked together to relocate fish and more than 5,000 mussels from a cutoff area of the #RedRiver of the North, for mitigation efforts within the greater #Fargo#Moorhead Metro Area. 📹ow.ly/wwyb50WYWFw #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

On #NationalTradesmenDay, we are shining the light on Bobbie Jo Roundy, an equipment mechanic and repairwoman at our Lock and Dam 4, located in #Alma, #Wisconsin. #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

Still feels like summer out there as folks were spotted wearing their #lifejackets by our Lock and Dam 1 lockmaster in #Minneapolis and rewarded them with the "I got caught” initiative and gave them an awesome dry bag and photo op. #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD #WaterSafety

Join us today at Lock and Dam 10, #Guttenberg, #Iowa, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get a behind-the-scenes view of the site while also getting a better understanding of what the staff do to ensure safe, reliable #navigation. More: ow.ly/2SlJ50WUMf2 #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

📣#FREE river sand! Available because as we maintain the 9-foot navigation channel of the #MississippiRiver, dredged material that settles in the channel must be removed and placed in areas along the river. More info and sites: ow.ly/C7A250OKJYF #BuildingStrong#USACEMVD

🍂 Fall is here at Sandy Lake Recreation Area near McGregor, MN🍁 The season of vibrant leaves, crisp air, and outdoor adventures has arrived, and there’s no better place to enjoy it than right here. More about Sandy Lake here: ow.ly/gUf950WUN64 #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

We finally found someone to match our enthusiasm! Remember - water safety is for everyone! #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD #WearIt #WaterSafety

NEWS: We are announcing that County Road 33 over the emergency spillway of the Lac qui Parle Dam has reopened near #Watson, #Minnesota. The reopening was coordinated with Lac qui Parle and Chippewa counties. News Release: ow.ly/YHrn50X0s9Y #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

St. Paul District personnel deployed to help #California recover from one of the most destructive wildfires in their history. Read more about their work here: ow.ly/Me9j50WRji7 #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

#ICYMI: To celebrate National Public Lands Day, the Corps of Engineers will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at our recreation areas nationwide, Sept. 27. News release: ow.ly/51Xh50WWZj8 #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

In celebration of our 250th anniversary we #TBT to our various #ChangeOfCommand ceremonies. Our current commander is Col. Matthew B. Chase #Army250 #USACE250 #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

NEWS: The Lock and Dam 1 Open House in Minneapolis, scheduled for this Saturday, September 27, has been rescheduled to October 11 due to road closures in the immediate vicinity of the lock and dam. The event will open at 10 a.m. and end at 2 p.m. #USACEMVD #BuildingStrong

🔦 Meet Sanjay Bimali our dedicated contracting officer’s representative (COR) at the Western Area Office located in #Fargo, ND. Sanjay plays a critical role in ensuring the success of our projects for all three gated structures. Photo by Joel Zietz #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

Want to be a #tourist in your own area for #WorldTourismDay? We have 49 recreation areas. Find one near you: mvp.usace.army.mil/Locations/Dist… #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD #recreation #CorpsParks

On the last Sunday in September, Gold Star Mother’s Day honors the mothers, fathers, and families of fallen military service members. The day serves as a reminder of the losses suffered by military families. #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

The fall colors are starting to show at #Orwell Dam in #FergusFalls, Minnesota. Photos from the recent inspection, repairs and maintenance of the dam. #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

It's International Podcast Day! #DYK Our podcast, Inside the Castle, goes behind the castle doors to have real conversations with real people about solving the nation’s toughest challenges. #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

Protecting our waterways, one island at a time! Nick Castellane, USACE St. Paul District project manager, shares insights into the Pool 2 protective island project. 📹 Watch the full story to learn more about this impactful project! #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

DOW appropriations expired on Sept. 30. Military personnel will continue in a normal status without pay until a continuing resolution is passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.