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News Release Archive

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
13 May 2011
Additional key Orleans Parish features have reached the 100-year level of storm surge risk reduction
NEW ORLEANS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Team New Orleans, achieved a major milestone on the
13 May 2011
Corps may open Morganza Floodway Structure has not been operated since 1973
NEW ORLEANS, LA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers may open the Morganza Floodway, located in Pointe
12 May 2011
Corps analyzes multiple Mississippi River scenarios
NEW ORLEANS – As part of its emergency response effort, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans