Pool 2 Protective Island
Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Hastings, Minnesota, United States
Source: DVIDS
A man-made island is being constructed upstream of Lock and Dam 2 in Hastings, Minnesota, to protect and preserve critical habitats and enhance resilience along the Mississippi River. The island will shield the existing 3,250-foot-long earthen embankment from wind, wave erosion, and ice buildup, while supporting the river's ecosystem. It will use over 300,000 cubic yards of dredged river sand and
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Wind, Government
- Location
- Hastings, Minnesota, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- DVIDS
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Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | A man-made island is being constructed upstream of Lock and Dam 2 in Hastings, Minnesota, to protect and preserve critical habitats and enhance resilience along the Mississippi River. The island will shield the existing 3,250-foot-long earthen embankment from wind, wave erosion, and ice buildup, while supporting the river's ecosystem. It will use over 300,000 cubic yards of dredged river sand and include features such as tall grasses, tree plantings, wetlands, rock structures, and an aquatic overwintering fish habitat. |
Original sector | Water Resources |
Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Minnesota |
City | Hastings |
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Source | DVIDS |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Water Supply and Storage, Hydro, Wind, Government |
Article published date | 2025-12-12 |
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