U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District

NEWS: We will hold an informational meeting to introduce the public to our ongoing work in the areas of Pools 4 through 7 of the #UpperMississippi Area, May 6, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. A presentation will begin at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the #Wabasha Kellogg High School located at 2113 Hiawatha Drive East. Parking will be available in the rear of the school due to ongoing construction. Please plan accordingly. More info: https://ow.ly/vsZj50VCGoZ #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

In celebration of our 250th anniversary we #TBT to April 19, 1937, when the construction of the lock at #LockAndDam7 was completed. Located in La Crescent, #Minnesota, the lock recently underwent construction this winter when new anchorages were installed in December. The original miter gates still adorn the structure today, though they are due to be replaced next winter. #Army250 #USACE250 #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

(left) Lockmasters Brian Sipos and Dan Burger along with Operations Engineer Mike Holzer are excited to share that two new working barges are currently under construction for our sites at Lock and Dam 9, #Lynville, #Wisconsin and Lock and Dam 2 in #Hastings, #Minnesota. The new barges will be instrumental in supporting inspections and repairs around the lock chambers — replacing the current vessels that have been in service since 1927. 🛠️ Newt Marine Service is the contractor leading the build, helping us continue the tradition of safe and reliable navigation on the #MississippiRiver. #BuildingStrong #USACEMVE

Our Acting District Commander Lt. Col. Josh Rud signs the 2025 Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Proclamation. This year’s theme is “STEP FORWARD. Prevent. Report. Advocate.” #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

NEWS: We are seeking public comments on our Baldhill Dam and Lake Ashtabula water control plan and will hold a public meeting in conjunction with the annual #LakeAshtabula Users Association Meeting on May 14, from 7-8:30 p.m. at the Eagles Club, Valley City, #NorthDakota. The meeting will include a brief presentation highlighting the current plan, followed by an opportunity to hear from the public. Corps water managers are updating the current plan to ensure it meets current and future needs of the communities it serves. The Corps of Engineers operates the reservoir in accordance with the water management plan to provide water supply, flood mitigation, #recreation and other services. The plan was last updated in 2013. More info: https://ow.ly/gGGl50VAqEY #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Some common distractions to avoid while driving: Adjusting mirrors, selecting music, eating messy foods, making a phone call, reading texts and emails. Some ideas to help you avoid distracted driving: Check mirrors/buckle seatbelt before driving, select/create a music playlist before getting into the car, and make sure the loose items in the car are secured; otherwise they may roll around on the floor of your vehicle. The safest policy to avoid distracted driving is if you need to attend to something, be safe and pull over. In Minnesota alone, there has already been over 16,000 crashes in 2025, the most common time being between 3 and 5 p.m. 22.7% of all injury-related deaths happen due to a motor vehicle. Make sure to protect yourself and everyone around you by paying attention to the road! #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

🏆Congratulations to our latest Leadership Development Program Tier II Intermediate graduates. Our district commander, Col. Eric Swenson, acknowledged the sacrifices the graduates made and commended them for their commitment to personal growth. Front row (left to right): Matthew Stanton, Trevor Cyphers, Katie Leslie, Sean Kelly Back row: Lt. Col. Joshua Rud, Jeremiah Jazdzewski, Samantha Fink, Kacie Grupa, Shawn Weissenfluh, Mitchell Serjogins Screens top row: Daniel “Dano” DeVaney, Sam Kitchen Screens bottom row: Mitch Knegendorf, Col. Eric Swenson #FutureLeaders #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

While boating keep an eye on the weather that can quickly change this time of year and follow these tips if you get caught in a thunderstorm while boating. #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

NEWS! We will conduct a virtual public hearing for the Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership, Wisconsin Line 5 Relocation Project, May 13-14. The public hearing is for USACE to hear testimony on whether proposed USACE-regulated work would result in a violation of Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa water quality standards, and if so, if there are conditions which could be added to any Corps of Engineers’ Section 404 Clean Water Act permit issued. Days one and two of the public hearing will be held virtually by USACE, with testimony provided from representatives of the Bad River Band, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and Enbridge Energy, Limited Partnership. The public will have an opportunity to provide verbal testimony on May 14. Recordings of the testimony provided will be posted online by May 21 at https://ow.ly/suWO50Vz24i. More info here: https://ow.ly/9e4i50Vz24j #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

Have you made your summer camping reservations? This beauty is our Pokegama Dam and Recreation Area located on the #MississippiRiver, three miles upstream of Grand Rapids, #Minnesota. Reservations can be made at www.recreation.gov. More about this park here: https://ow.ly/8QP150VwXHO #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD