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

🍂🚗✨ Take a virtual drive through our Eau Galle Recreation Area, located in Spring Valley, #Wisconsin, and immerse yourself in the stunning fall foliage! Let’s celebrate the beauty of autumn together! #CorpsParks #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

Observed each #October, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, or “NDEAM,” we celebrate the value and talent workers with disabilities add to America’s workplaces and economy. NDEAM’s purpose is to confirm our commitment to ensuring disabled workers have access to good jobs, every month of every year. That’s the spirit behind this year’s official theme: “Access to Good Jobs for All.” #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

🍂Weekend Adventure Alert! 🍂 Looking for fun things to do this fall? Here are our top picks for an amazing weekend: *Spooktacular at our Cross Lake Recreation Area in CrossLake, #Minnesota, Sat., 3:30-7 p.m. *Leaf Peeping: Take a scenic drive to one of our #CorpsParks and send us a photo! *Explore our Locks and Dams: Visit a lock and dam and see the spectacular views! 📷 Don’t forget your camera! 📸 Whatever you choose, make the most of this beautiful fall weekend! 🍃❤️ #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

REMINDER TODAY! Lock and Dam 9, located in Lynxville, #Wisconsin, will be closed to all navigation from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. The purpose of the closure is to install bulkhead slots upstream of the auxiliary chamber and conducting concrete pours. Mariners should be alert for and abide instructions from the lockmaster. Please contact the lock on channel 14 or at (608) 290-5045 for assistance. Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers) #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

🏕️Throwback Thursday🏕️ Since 1988, we’re excited to honor our roots as we introduce our very first volunteer #campground hosts, Leo and Betty Gwin, at Leech Lake Recreation Area, Federal Dam, #Minnesota. These dedicated individuals started the tradition of hospitality and community that has defined our #CorpsParks and Recreation campground for decades as we all enjoy nature and make memories together! Would you like to be a volunteer host at one of our campgrounds? If so, please visit: https://ow.ly/Fzkv50TS4yU #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

NAVIGATION NOTICE: Lock and Dam 9, located in Lynxville, #Wisconsin, will be closed to all navigation Friday, Oct. 25, from 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. The purpose of the closure is to install bulkhead slots upstream of the auxiliary chamber and conducting concrete pours. Mariners should be alert for and abide instructions from the lockmaster. Please contact the lock on channel 14 or at (608) 290-5045 for assistance. #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

NEWS: We are seeking public comments on a draft systemic forest stewardship Programmatic Environmental Assessment as part of the Navigation and Ecosystem Sustainability Program. Comments are due by Nov. 23. Public notice and appendices: https://ow.ly/VTVY50TRRre News release: https://ow.ly/wSs250TRRrg #NESP #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

We are thrilled to shine a light on Dan Reburn, mission manager, recently deployed to support the temporary housing mission in Lahaina, Hawaii. 🌟Dan recently supported a visit by Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, Rebecca Zimmerman and updated her on the progress of the housing mission. 🌟Dan Reburn was also recently recognized by Lt. Col. Collin Jones, Hawaii Wildfires Recovery Field Office commander, for his contributions to support the recovery efforts following the wildfires Aug. 8, 2023. The Corps of Engineers is actively supporting the Federal Emergency Management Agency, state of Hawaii and the county of Maui. USACE efforts have included providing temporary power, building a temporary elementary school, planning temporary housing and removing debris from impacted areas in Kula and Lahaina. #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD

📣We are closing the public bathrooms at Lock and Dam 2, located in Hastings, #Minnesota, for the season this Wed., Oct. 23, to start winterizing the building for the season. Thank you for your understanding. #BuilidngStrong #USACEMVD

October is #EnergyActionMonth, a month designed to make us more energy aware and reduce our energy consumption. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the largest renewable energy producer in the United States. Our #hydropower assets produce enough clean energy to power 10 cities the size of #Seattle. Join us in the mission! Learn more at https://ow.ly/177Q50TMSSu #BuildingStrong #USACEMVD