By Michael Breslin, Director – Safety & Sustainability, American Waterways Operators In less than eight months, the Mississippi River’s water levels have experienced significant fluctuations. In October 2022, the river reached unprecedented
The St. Paul Engineer District has closed four locks and dams in response to high water levels on the Mississippi River. Lock and Dam 4, near Alma, Wis., was closed on April
The Mississippi River Commission will conduct its annual high-water inspection trip on the Mississippi River, April 4 – 8. Four public meetings are scheduled aboard the M/V Mississippi in selected towns along
The Mississippi River has risen to 15 feet at the Carrollton Gage prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to reactivate Phase II flood fight procedures. Closely coordinating efforts
The Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation reports that, this summer, the water levels on Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River again rose above the record high for this time of year
The Coast Guard reports that has closed portions of the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers to all vessel traffic due to extremely high water levels and fast moving currents near St. Louis, Missouri,
