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Corps of Engineers announces closed areas at locks and dams due to COVID-19

April 7, 2020   USACE, St. Paul District

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For Immediate Release:

Patrick Moes: 651.290.5202, 651.366.7539, patrick.n.moes@usace.army.mil

April 7, 2020                                                          

George Stringham: 651.290.5201, 651.262.6804,george.e.stringham@usace.army.mil

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Shannon Bauer: 651.290.5108, 612.840.9453, shannon.l.bauer@usace.army.mil

 

Melanie Peterson: 651.290.5679, 651.315.4537, melanie.m.peterson@usace.army.mil

                            

Corps of Engineers announces closed areas at locks and dams due to COVID-19

 

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District has closed all guidewall fishing platforms and observation decks at our locks and dams to the public to protect against the further spread of COVID-19.

Additional site features may be closed if social distancing guidelines are not observed.

The district previously closed visitor centers, campgrounds and field offices to the public amid the same concerns.

The St. Paul District regrets any inconvenience caused by these closures. The safety and health of our visitors and employees is our top priority.

For up-to-date information on modifications, closures or other restrictions related to St. Paul District areas visit: www.mvp.usace.army.mil.

 

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