Red River Valley Association Major General Michael C. Wehr Commander, Mississippi Valley Division President, Mississippi River Commission Vicksburg, Miss. February 18, 2016 BUILDING STRONG
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley Division - One of eight division commands. Oversee 6 Corps districts, encompass all/parts of 12 states. US Army 1.25 Corps million of Engineers square-mile drainage basin. BUILDING 4,600+ employees, STRONG ~$1.4 billion program 2 in FY 15. BUILDING STRONG
$ MILLIONS Mississippi Valley Division Funding Trends 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 FISCAL YEAR President s Budget Allocations Above Budget Supplementals as of 11 February 2016 3 BUILDING STRONG BUILDING STRONG
FY16 Civil Works Program by Mission FY16 President Budget Navigation - $ 447 million Flood Risk Reduction - $ 230 million Environmental - $ 74 million Emergency Operations - $ 4 million Hydropower - $ 16 million Recreation - $ 45 million Regulatory - $26 million $842 million Additional in FY16 Work Plan Navigation - $ 106 million Flood Risk Reduction - $ 115 million Environmental - $ 25 million Emergency Operations - $ 0 million Water Supply - $ 22 million Recreation - $ 6 million $274 million $1.1 billion FY16 TOTAL 4 BUILDING STRONG BUILDING STRONG
MVD s FY17 Civil Works Program by Mission Navigation - $ 425 million Flood Risk Reduction - $ 239 million Environmental - $ 74 million Emergency Operations - $ 6 million Hydropower - $ 11 million Recreation - $ 47 million Regulatory - $ 26 million 5 BUILDING STRONG BUILDING STRONG
2015 Red River Flooding The Red River main stem and tributaries high-water event impacted the Vicksburg District s area of responsibility in both Louisiana and Arkansas. The levee system performed as designed. The Red River levees experienced an extended period of high stages and many small seepage and sand boil sites were monitored daily. BUILDING STRONG BUILDING STRONG 6 BUILDING STRONG
Red River Flood Impacts $21,000,000 in damages Dike markers lost Increased navigation hazards Need for channel dredging Revetment problems Need to conduct hydraulic analysis 7 BUILDING STRONG BUILDING STRONG
Dec. 11, 2015: Meeting with U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Mark A. Milley. 1. We must remain vigilant. 2. We must be ready for a threat from any direction. 3. We cannot secure the world alone. 4. Joint Forces are required. 5. Boots are required on the Ground Engagements 6. National commitment is required. 8 BUILDING STRONG BUILDING STRONG
Serving the People we Defend 2015-2016 Winter Flood System: Mississippi River & Tributaries People: Public, elected officials, other agencies Engineers: Connect people & system How: Decision points Engagements Strategic communication BUILDING STRONG BUILDING STRONG 9 BUILDING STRONG
National Weather Service Engagements Red River Valley Morganza flood fight 10 BUILDING STRONG BUILDING STRONG
Morganza Floodway Engagements Tours of flooded areas Flyover of floodway and Bayou Chene Governor-elect John Bel Edwards Louisiana Army National Guard Senator David Vitter BUILDING STRONG 11 BUILDING STRONG
MRC High Water Inspection Trip 2016 schedule: April 11-9:00 a.m. - Cairo, Ill. April 12-9:00 a.m. - Memphis, Tenn. April 13-9:00 a.m. - Lake Providence, La. April 15-9:00 a.m. - New Orleans, La. 2015 meeting: Tensas Levee Basin District submitted a request for a Section 14 Continuing Authorities Program study BUILDING STRONG BUILDING STRONG 12 BUILDING STRONG
Southwest Pass Update Dredge Status: Ongoing: Venice Mile 10 AHP HOPPER CUTTERHEAD o MCFARLAND: 22 Jan 16-7 Mar 16 o NEWPORT: 25 Dec 15-28 Feb 16 Scheduled: o GD MORGAN: Est Start: 15 Feb 16 o BE LINDHOLM: Est Start: 15 Feb 16 o EW ELLEFSEN: Est Start: 24 Feb 16 MCFARLAND Mile 0 Head of Passes Cubit s Gap HDDA Pass a Loutre Hopper #3: Bid Opening: 3 Feb 16 Negotiations with Great Lakes were unsuccessful. Bid not awardable. Mile 11 BHP WHEELER: Shipyard Work Complete: 13 Feb 16 USCG Inspection: 14-16 Feb 16 Depart Charleston: 17 Feb 16 Mile 18 BHP NEWPORT ODMDS DEFICIENT CHANNEL REACH 5.0 2.0 AHP (Cubit s Gap) ONGOING SCHEDULED 2.0 AHP 1.0 BHP (HOP) MCFARLAND WHEELER Travel to MVN/New Orleans: 18-22 Feb 16 Report to SWP: 23 Feb 16 Mile 22 BHP 1.0 BHP 18.0 BHP GD MORGAN & EW ELLEFSEN 18.0 22.0 BHP (Jetty & Bar) NEWPORT 13 BUILDING STRONG BUILDING STRONG BE LINDHOLM
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