The Upper Mississippi Waterway Association has a long and proud history. Incorporated in 1932, UMWA works with members and other stakeholders to ensure that the Upper Mississippi River navigation system… Read More
Upper Mississippi Waterway Association
The Upper Mississippi Waterway Association (UMWA) announced March 28 that it has hired Gary Williams as executive director. Williams joins the organization with 35 years of experience in transportation, business… Read More
Richard “Dick” Lambert, long-time champion of the inland waterways, died March 20 at his home in Burnsville, Minn., after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 85. Born in… Read More
Members of the Upper Mississippi Waterway Association recently elected new officers for 2021–22. New leaders include: Doug Hosszu, Upper River Services, chairman of the board of directors; Tom Burrows, Aggregate… Read More
Stuart Gordon has been named operations manager of Economy Boat Store’s locations in St. Louis, Mo., and Wood River, Ill. Gordon, who has been with the company since 2008 and… Read More
Russ Eichman retired as the executive director of the Upper Mississippi Waterway Association (UMWA) effective December 31 after 25 years of service. “Due to a death in the family and… Read More
At its 92nd annual meeting at Southview Country Club, West St. Paul, Minn., September 20, the Upper Mississippi Waterway Association (UMWA) elected Taylor Luke of LS Marine as chairman of… Read More
The 89-year-old St. Paul Port Authority (SPPA) stands as the uppermost port complex on the Mississippi River. The authority oversees four terminals in the St. Paul, Minn., region, connecting farmlands… Read More
The St. Paul Engineer District held two public meetings and a private meeting for government and non-governmental organizations last week to garner input on the disposition study evaluating three lock… Read More
Washington, D.C.—The chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did not hesitate when asked to advise a key Senate committee on any changes it… Read More
