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Today we feature an interview with Congressman Eric Sorensen (D, IL-17). Illinois’ 17th district includes portions of both the Upper Mississippi River and Illinois River, including UMR Locks and Dams 13, 14, 15, and 16 and a portion of the the dam of Peoria L/D.

Talking infrastructure with Marine Money at their first Marine Finance Forum in NOLA!

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Happening now! WCI, American Waterways Operators, Maritime Administration - MARAD panel at WorkBoat conference

Thankful to all of our members and partners who have helped in our success over two decades. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Thank you, America's family farmers, for providing us with a Thanksgiving feast and growing the bounty that feeds the world.

We would like to take a moment to give thanks to America's farmers who provide us with all the 🦃🥔🍠🎃🌽 that make it from the farm gate to our dinner plates this time of year.

Delivering the Program, MVD!

Check out the fall colors at Lock and Dam 7 near La Crescent, Minnesota. (Photo courtesy Tom Rohrer.)

Congrats to RiverWorks Discovery and Jefferson Parish Public Schools for two successful Who Works the Rivers career awareness days, at Port of New Orleans. WWR gives students a look into various career options provided by our Nation’s maritime industries.

Thanks to everyone who came out for the Waterways Symposium with The Waterways Journal. 20 years of WCI advocacy and policy successes, and hopefully many more to come.

https://www.waterwaysjournal.net/2023/11/17/wci-celebrates-20-years-at-annual-symposium-in-new-orleans/

WCI Celebrates 20 Years At Annual Symposium In New Orleans - The Waterways Journal Members of Waterways Council Inc. (WCI) and maritime industry stakeholders gathered in New Orleans for WCI’s annual Waterways Symposium.

Great work happening at US Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District COL Cullen Jones update at

“80% reduction in unscheduled lock closures since 2010” - Our thanks to Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters Michael Connor for joining us at lunch

Our 20th annual Waterways Symposium with The Waterways Journal is underway- Tulane prof Peter Ricchiuti is killing it!

WCI staff have arrived in New Orleans and are looking forward to celebrating 20 years this week with our members. Safe travels and see you soon!

We remember those who have served and sacrificed for our freedoms this

So many great pics, it was hard to choose the finalists. But YOU voted for the winners! Here are the winners in our Careers category

Lock and dam maintenance requires a myriad set of skills - including diving! Check out what's going on at Huntington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Winfield Lock.

Dive Team Training Colonel Jayson Putnam, Huntington District Commander, visited the Huntington District Dive Team during their training at the Winfield Locks and Dam to give out some well-deserved rewards to team

Some dam good news today! St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers) Lock & Dam 25 had its first concrete placement for the 1,200-foot lock chamber this morning! The first EVER concrete placement for the Navigation-Ecosystem Sustainability Program

St. Louis area - come on out tomorrow at National Great Rivers Museum w/ David Goins - Alton Mayor and St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers tomorrow (Saturday) 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for insider tours of Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers) Mel Price L/D, informational tables and children’s activities at more than 20 stations, as well as food trucks.

Our Daily Show Interview! Allison Rhanor: National Great Rivers Museum Celebrating 20 Years on 11-4! | RiverBender.com On this Monday in the heart of the Riverbend, we are kicking off the show with Allison Rhanor and the National Great Rivers Museum! The U.S. Army Corps

Good press for RiverWorks Discovery on their Who Works the Rivers program

Making a splash: RiverWorks Discovery's 'Who Works the Rivers' returns to OMSH Maritime professionals were in abundance Thursday at the Owensboro Museum of Science & History as the museum and the outreach program RiverWorks Discovery partnered to host the “Who Works the

Proud to share our own 20-year anniversary with Jason Turner, working on the Dredge Jadwin since 2003. Congrats on two decades of keeping our rivers open!

Vicksburg native marks 20 years of service on dredge Jadwin - The Vicksburg Post By Hunter Cloud | Special to The Vicksburg Post Jason Turner is a Vicksburg native and assistant manager aboard the United States Army Corps of Engineers dustpan Dredge Jadwin. Based out of the Vicksburg District, the Jadwin typically serves along the Mississippi River from Baton Rouge up to Memphis...

Enjoy your Halloween and stay safe - as safe as barge transportation!

Happy 90th birthday, Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers) Dredge Jadwin! Thank you for keeping commerce moving 24/7/365 because

They knew how to build 'em back in 1933!

Cheers~ To WCI Chair Cherrie Felder, who received the Propeller Club of the U.S. Port of New Orleans 2023 Maritime Person of the Year this week! America's inland waterways are stronger for her work, commitment and passion.

Ever been inside a Mississippi Valley Division (US Army Corps of Engineers) river dam?? Didn't think so. Here's your chance in Alton, Illinois at St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers National Great Rivers Museum Mel Price Locks & Dam November 4!

Ever wondered what the inside of the dam looks like?? 🤔

Join our Rivers Project engineers behind the scenes on a special engineering tour INSIDE the Melvin Price Locks and Dam! This never-before touring experience will be offered exclusively at the NGRM's 20th Anniversary celebration on November 4th, 2023.

Here's what to expect and how to register:
⚠️ Tours will be approximately 90 minutes in length; participants must remain with tour guide for the entire duration, no exceptions.
⚠️ Must be a U.S. citizen
⚠️ Groups will be taken up and down stairwells and into tight quarters; behind-the-scenes tours are not ADA accessible.
⚠️ Children must be able to walk on their own, including up and down stairs, as no carriers, strollers, or carrying of children will be permitted, and all children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
⚠️ No bags or cameras allowed on the tour, and cell phones must remain in pockets.
⚠️ No photography under any circumstances.
⚠️ Long pants & closed-toe shoes required for safety!
⚠️ Free lockers are provided.

To register, please follow the link below:
https://bitly.ws/YCgK

For additional questions please call the museum at 618-462-6979

Our thanks to all our dredge crews working to keep our rivers running 24/7!!

United States Army Corps of Engineers Dredge GOETZ working 24/7.

Photo courtesy of Marquette Transportation Company Capt John Vaughn from the Upper Mississippi River mm 218, just above the mouth of the Illinois River at Grafton, IL.

All good things come to an end, and so it is with - our photo contest with RiverWorks Discovery The Waterways Journal brought in so many great pics. Finalists in all four categories need your input. Vote now - last call! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFR7GR7

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Have you voted yet? 2 days left! Our 2023 RiverWorks Discovery The Waterways Journal photo contest brought in some great pics! Cast your votes in 4 categories here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFR7GR7

Two days left to VOTE for your favorite pics in our 2023 Rivers Connect U.S. Photo Contest with Waterways Council, Inc. and The Waterways Journal.

Click the link below and cast your votes before its too late!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFR7GR7

Great CULTURE category finalists for our 2023 photo contest with RiverWorks Discovery Waterways Journal Vote here.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFR7GR7

This might be our best year for the CONSERVATION category in our RiverWorks Discovery The Waterways Journal photo contest! Take a look at the finalists and vote your favorite!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFR7GR7

Our RiverWorks Discovery The Waterways Journal photo contest finalists are out, and YOU vote for the winners! 4 categories, and here are our finalists in the COMMERCE category- https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFR7GR7

https://www.thetelegraph.com/news/article/riverworks-discovery-program-opens-doors-alton-18435747.php

RiverWorks Discovery Program opens doors for Alton students Alton has always been a river town, and that means jobs, ranging from deckhands that can...

We're looking forward to celebrating 20 years of infrastructure advocacy WITH YOU next month! Our discounted hotel block closes TOMORROW, Friday, October 20.

Enjoy the historic landmark tower of the Four Seasons New Orleans and the magnificent 360-degree bird's-eye views. Dine at the second oldest yacht club in the country - the Southern Yacht Club, and take in the rich culture of the Big Easy! Book your room through our block, here: https://book.passkey.com/gt/219143412?gtid=867aaa921e59427ac90513ecbe4bc23

Vote your fave! Our CAREERS category for the brought in some fantastic pics of jobs in action. It was hard to whittle down finalists. Check them out! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFR7GR7

After receiving over 350 photos in this year's Rivers Connect U.S. Photo Contest, it's time to vote on your favorites! Vote at the link below by next Tuesday, October 24: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFR7GR7

VOTING IS NOW OPEN!

Its time to cast your votes for your favorite entries in our 2023 Rivers Connect U.S Photo Contest.

Click the link to chose your favorite 3 photos in each category: Commerce, Culture, Consrvation and Careers.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFR7GR7 (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFR7GR7)

Voting will be open until October 24th.

Thank you to all who submitted photos and thank you to our partners Waterways Council, Inc. and The Waterways Journal

Our latest issue of Capitol Currents is out! Read the latest on WRDA, a profile on Sen. John Boozman and a peek at our annual Symposium with The Waterways Journal, celebrating 20 years!https://waterwayscouncil.org/file/530/Oct_2023-Capitol_Currents_FINAL.pdf