Overview
The Mississippi Valley Division is made up of six districts, based in:
- St. Paul, Minnesota
- Rock Island, Illinois
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Vicksburg, Mississippi
- New Orleans, Louisiana
The Division Commander is directly responsible to the Chief of Engineers. Within the authorities delegated, MVD Commander directs and supervises the individual District Commanders. MVD duties include:
- Preparing engineering studies and design.
- Constructing, operating, and maintaining flood control and river and harbor facilities and installations.
- Administering the laws on civil works activities.
- Acquiring, managing, and disposing of real estate.
- Mobilization support of military, natural disaster, and national emergency operations.
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