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| Chevrons are a type of river training structure designed as a blunt nosed, arch shape. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo) |
The St. Louis District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host
two open house events to provide background information and get public feedback
on the scope of an Environmental Assessment of New River Training Structures on
the Middle Mississippi River.
The two open house events in Alton, IL, and Cape Girardeau,
MO, will feature a brief overview of the Corps of Engineers’ river engineering mission, and information stations on River Training Structures with subject
matter experts available to answer questions and get public input on what
information should be considered in the assessment.
Tuesday, Feb. 7
6pm-8pm
National Great Rivers Museum - Classroom
#2 Locks and Dam Way, Alton, IL 62002
Thursday, Feb. 9
6pm-8pm
Cape Girardeau Nature Center - Multipurpose room
2289 County Park Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO
63701
River Training Structures are one of the ways the Corps of Engineers ensures America’s inland
waterways are navigable for commerce, along with locks and dams, dredging, and
revetments.
The St. Louis District is preparing an Environmental
Assessment of new River Training Structures on the Middle Mississippi River
(River Miles 195-0). Environmental Assessments are prepared in accord with the
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) to determine the environmental effects
of a proposed action. The assessment will determine if there are substantial
and relevant considerations or data regarding construction of new River
Training Structures that the Corps has not considered to date, and if further
study is needed. River construction activities will continue during the
Environmental Assessment process.
Public comments may be submitted in person at the open house
events or may be submitted electronically to RiverTrainingStructures@usace.army.mil.
Information on River Training Structures and the Corps’ navigation mission can
be found at the St. Louis District River Engineering web site: http://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/arec/riverengineering.html
