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24 May 2011
Inner Harbor Navigation Canal Corridor achieves 100-year level risk reduction
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Team New Orleans, achieved a major Hurricane and
23 May 2011
21st Secretary of the U.S. Army tours Corps projects
What: The Honorable John McHugh, the 21st Secretary of the U.S. Army, will be in New Orleans on May
23 May 2011
Corps continues to deliver hurricane risk reduction mission Two additional St. Bernard projects can defend against 1 percent storm surge event
NEW ORLEANS – In addition to implementing a historic flood fight, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
23 May 2011
Bayou Sorrel Lock closes today
NEW ORLEANS, LA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers closed the Bayou Sorrel Lock to navigation this
19 May 2011
Indian Bayou recreational area closed
PORT BARRE, LA – Effective immediately, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is prohibiting all
19 May 2011
Port Allen Lock reduces hours
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Due to high water on the Mississippi River, Port Allen Lock will be closed to
14 May 2011
Morganza Floodway opening will be streamed live
NEW ORLEANS – The opening of the Morganza Floodway by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Saturday,
13 May 2011
Morganza press conference available via Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System
What: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers press conferences and supporting materials to discuss the opening
13 May 2011
Corps to host press conference on Morganza Floodway opening at 2:30 PM
What: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hosting a press conference to discuss the opening of the
13 May 2011
New Orleans District directed to open Morganza Floodway when conditions are met
NEW ORLEANS - The President of the Mississippi River Commission, Maj. Gen. Michael Walsh has