St Paul USACE

Welcome to the official Twitter page for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District. Find out what the Corps is doing around your neighborhood.

[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

TODAY!! We are hosting a FREE open house at the #MississippiRiver Lock and Dam 2 in #Hastings, #Minnesota, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., to allow people to get a behind-the-scenes view of the site and how we ensure safe, reliable navigation.

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#WaterSafety

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#ICYMI we're highlighting a relatively new project — the Crosby Farm Backwater and Floodplain restoration, located in Pool 2 of the #MississippiRiver in #StPaul, MN.

📹 Hear directly from our biologists and why it matters here: https://t.co/E4azSTu04K

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[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

Our natural resources management team recently partnered with the Student Conservation Association (SCA) to place six interns across our recreation sites for the 2026 season to keep our Corps parks operational and safe while building future leaders.
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[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

A major milestone has been met as we officially turn over the Diversion Inlet Structure, located near #Fargo, #NorthDakota, to the sponsor, and the Wild Rice River Structure is next, with only a few remaining items prior to turnover. #BuildingStrong#USACEMVD

[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

📋Our district is launching a federal interest determination for a flood risk management feasibility study in #LaCrosse, WI. A three-year, $3 million joint effort will explore modern, long-term flood risk reduction measures. Stay tuned.
#Partnership
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[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

REMINDER! We are temporarily closing Lock and Dam 9, in #Lynxville, #Wisconsin, July 14, 16, 21 and 23, to replace all four main lock chamber miter gates. The lock will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.

News Release: https://t.co/aPE0yql7po

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[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

Have fun on the water but never underestimate its power. Respect the water and always put safety first. #PleaseWearIt #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns
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[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

TODAY!!! We are hosting a FREE open house at Lock and Dam 6, on the #MississippiRiver in #Trempealeau, #Wisconsin, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. The open house coincides with Trempealeau’s annual Catfish Days celebration.

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#WaterSafety

[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

NEWS! We are highlighting Michael Knoff of #CottageGrove, MN, as our 2026 hall of fame inductee. During 21 of his 25 years in the St. Paul District, Knoff served as the chief of the Hydraulics and Hydrology Branch.
News Release: https://t.co/UlhLIGCIRJ
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[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

We're highlighting a relatively new project — the Crosby Farm Backwater and Floodplain restoration, located in Pool 2 of the #MississippiRiver in #StPaul, #Minnesota.

📹 Hear directly from our biologists and why it matters here: https://t.co/E4azSTu04K

#BuildingStrong
#USACEMVD

[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

📆SAVE THE DATE 🐟

Blackhawk Park located in #DeSoto, WI, is holding its 28th Annual Youth Fishing Derby, Aug. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Shelter 3.

Location:
E590 County Highway BI
Phone: [phone]

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[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

Phase 1 construction is coming to a close at the Lac qui Parle Emergency Spillway located in #Watson, MN. Contractors removed grouted riprap, placed sheet pile and concrete under the shoulder and down the road bank and replaced riprap to prevent erosion.
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[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

Congratulations to Kevin Berg and Corrine Hodapp on the occasion of their retirement from civilian service with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as they were presented with the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal along with a retirement certificate.
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[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

REMINDER! We are temporarily closing Lock and Dam 9, in #Lynxville, #Wisconsin, July 14, 16, 21 and 23, to replace all four main lock chamber miter gates. The lock will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.

News Release: https://t.co/aPE0yql7po

#BuildingStrong
#USACEMVD

[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

Mixing alcohol with boating or water activities can have serious—and even fatal—consequences. When under the influence, a condition called caloric labyrinthitis can cause disorientation, making it difficult to tell which way is up if you are underwater.
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[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

Salute to America! Happy Birthday!
#AMERICA250
#ARMY251
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[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

We’re here to help! Questions about your stay? If staff is not available, check with the campground hosts and volunteers. They can help answer questions and tell you about the local area.

#BuildingStrong #USACEMVD #USACERecreation #ResponsibleRecreation

[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

Some promises are written in ink. Ours is written in earth and steel.

250 years of Army engineers building America's way forward.

What's next?

#USACE251 #America250 #ArmyEngineers

[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

Smooth sailing as this beauty locks through our Lock and Dam 5, located in #MinnesotaCity, #Minnesota.The #MississippiRiver never disappoints. ❤️

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[St Paul USACE @StPaulUSACE]

NEWS! We are temporarily closing Lock and Dam 9, in #Lynxville, WI, July 14, 16, 21 and 23, to replace all four main lock chamber miter gates. The lock will be closed to all river traffic from 7 a.m.- 7 p.m.
News Release: https://t.co/9lQ5ILPKog
#BuildingStrong
#USACEMVD