20 Dec 2023

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks comments on draft report of Meramec River study near Fenton, public meeting set

ST. LOUIS – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, released the draft report for the CAP 205: Meramec River near Fenton, Mo., Flood Risk Management Study for public review. The report presents a preliminary recommendation consisting of nonstructural actions to reduce flood damages to commercial and residential structures.

19 Sep 2023

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers & City of Fenton, Mo to hold in-person public meeting for the CAP 205: Meramec River near Fenton, Mo Flood Risk Management Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, in coordination with the non-Federal sponsor, the City of Fenton, Missouri is hosting an in-person public meeting which is now postponed until November 2023 (TBD), to present general study information, to share the content of the draft feasibility report, and to gather feedback on the Tentatively Selected Plan.                

13 Mar 2023

Corps of Engineers & City of Fenton, to hold public meeting for the CAP 205: Meramec River near Fenton Flood Risk Management Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, in coordination with the non-Federal sponsor, the City of Fenton, Missouri is hosting an in-person public meeting on March 28, to present general study information and to gather feedback on potential flood risk management solutions to address damages to homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. The meeting will be hosted in-person in the Fenton City Hall Council Chambers and will include an overview of the study process and potential alternatives currently under consideration to reduce flood risk to business owners and residents.

6 Jul 2022

Corps awards contract for completion of Bois Brule flood risk management project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District recently awarded a $7.3 million contract to Eagle Eye Electric, LLC of Bonne Terre, Missouri for the completion of 4.3 miles of levee restoration and the completion of two seepage berms.  With support from the project sponsor, the Bois Brule Levee District, this is last remaining feature of work to be completed on the Bois Brule Deficiency Correction Project to correct for under seepage and changes in levee grade.

9 May 2022

Upper Mississippi River System Hydraulic Model Update Complete

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island, St. Paul and St. Louis Districts recently completed a seven-year effort to develop an updated, standardized hydraulic model for the Upper Mississippi River System, including the Illinois Waterway. The model can be used to evaluate and communicate the effects of floodplain modifications to provide better predictability and more consistent flood risk management for the Upper Mississippi River System.

9 May 2022

Upper Mississippi River System Hydraulic Model Update Complete

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island, St. Paul and St. Louis Districts recently completed a seven-year effort to develop an updated, standardized hydraulic model for the Upper Mississippi River System, including the Illinois Waterway. The model can be used to evaluate and communicate the effects of floodplain modifications to provide better predictability and more consistent flood risk management for the Upper Mississippi River System.

14 Jul 2021

Corps of Engineers & University City to hold virtual public meeting for the University City Branch, River Des Peres General Reevaluation Report

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, in coordination with the non-Federal sponsor, the City of University City, Mo., is hosting a virtual public meeting on July 26 to present information and gather feedback from the public on the University City Branch, River Des Peres, Missouri GRR with integrated Environment Assessment, a Flood Risk Management study. The meeting will be hosted virtually using the WebEx platform, and it will include an overview of the study process including preliminary findings and the several alternatives currently under consideration to reduce flood risk to business owners and residents such as nonstructural measures (i.e. wet/dry floodproofing or elevation of structures), the creation of detention basins, and flood risk awareness and outreach efforts.

16 Sep 2020

Corps of Engineers & Partners to hold virtual public meeting for River Des Peres-University City FRM Study

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Louis District, and its partners are hosting a virtual public meeting on September 30 to present information and gather feedback from the public on the scope of the River Des Peres-University City General Reevaluation Report, a Flood Risk Management (FRM) study. The meeting will be hosted online, and it will include an overview of the study process including preliminary findings and potential solutions.