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    Walla Walla District visits Gavins Point for quarterly operations meeting [Image 8 of 13]

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    A man wearing a white US Army Corps of Engineers hard hat and blue plaid shirt is speaking or presenting in what appears to be a visitor center or educational facility. His hard hat reads 'Building Strong Safely' and his shirt patch identifies him as being from the 'Gavins Point Project.' He appears to be addressing a small group in a room with informational posters about dams visible in the background.

    YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA, UNITED STATES

    08.26.2026

    Photo by Lisa Crawford 

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District

    Martin Goding, Gavins Point Dam power plant superintendent, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, shares information about invasive zebra mussels to a team of Walla Walla District operations during their visit to Gavins Point in Yankton, South Dakota, Aug. 26, 2026. The two districts joined forces for their quarterly operations management meeting to compare different strategies for managing a variety of operational, maintenance and personnel tasks, including an in-depth discussion on the challenges of and methods used to combat against invasive zebra mussels. (U.S. Army photo by Lisa Crawford)

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    Date Taken: 08.26.2026
    Date Posted: 09.14.2026 15:17
    Photo ID: 9935322
    VIRIN: 260826-A-QR920-1101
    Resolution: 6720x4480
    Size: 9.84 MB
    Location: YANKTON, SOUTH DAKOTA, US
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    A man in a black shirt and jeans is presenting or speaking to a group of attendees seated at a conference table in a formal meeting room. The room contains a projection screen, a large wall-mounted TV, and both a U.S. flag and a red flag with insignia. Attendees appear to be listening attentively, with laptops and documents visible on the table.
    A briefing or meeting is taking place in a conference room where a man in a black shirt is presenting information about 'Gavins Point' dam/hydroelectric facility to a group of attendees. The presentation slide displayed on a large screen shows details about the Gavins Point project, including references to Kaplan units and 132 MW capacity, with the US Army Corps of Engineers logo visible. The setting appears to be an official government or military-affiliated meeting room.
    A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers briefing is taking place at the Gavins Point Project, Omaha District. A presenter stands at a podium delivering a presentation about 'Intake Gate #7 Condition' dated 26 July 2026, showing inspection photos on a large display screen. Three attendees are seated at a table draped with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers branded tablecloths.
    A large group of approximately 25 adults poses for a group photograph in front of the Gavins Point building, which appears to be a concrete government or infrastructure facility. The group consists predominantly of men with two visible women, dressed in casual to business-casual attire. A framed American flag display with '250 Years!' text is visible on the wall to the left of the entrance.
    A group of visitors are gathered around an exhibit display at what appears to be a visitor center for the Gavins Point Dam & Powerplant, dedicated in 1957. A man in a plaid shirt and glasses is leaning forward to closely examine the exhibit sign or artifacts on display. The exhibit features physical artifacts including what appear to be large bolts, nuts, and a flange, along with an informational panel.
    Three individuals wearing matching white hard hats with red stripes and yellow safety glasses are gathered in what appears to be a construction or industrial site interior. The foreground figure, wearing a green polo shirt, is in a contemplative pose with his hand on his chin and arms crossed, suggesting a briefing or inspection scenario. The matching personal protective equipment (PPE) across all visible individuals suggests they belong to the same organization or team.
    A man in a maroon US Army Corps of Engineers shirt is presenting or briefing a small group inside what appears to be a visitor center or educational facility. Behind him, informational display banners are visible covering topics such as 'Flood Damage Reduction,' 'Fish and Wildlife,' 'Hydropower,' and 'Water Supply.' Two individuals in the background are wearing white hard hats, suggesting a site visit or facility tour context.
    A man wearing a white US Army Corps of Engineers hard hat and blue plaid shirt is speaking or presenting in what appears to be a visitor center or educational facility. His hard hat reads 'Building Strong Safely' and his shirt patch identifies him as being from the 'Gavins Point Project.' He appears to be addressing a small group in a room with informational posters about dams visible in the background.
    A group of people wearing hard hats are gathered inside an industrial facility, likely on a guided tour or safety briefing. A woman in a pink shirt is pointing upward toward overhead pipes and equipment, appearing to explain or demonstrate something to the group. The setting features extensive piping, cables, conduits, and mounted electronic equipment on the walls and ceiling.
    A group of approximately 20 people wearing white hard hats are gathered in an industrial facility for what appears to be a guided tour or safety briefing. A man in a red shirt is presenting or explaining equipment to the group. The setting appears to be a mechanical or utility room with pipes, industrial equipment, and a blue IBC tote container marked with hazmat placard number 3082.
    A group of workers wearing hard hats and hearing protection are gathered on what appears to be a waterfront industrial structure or dam. A man in a red/maroon shirt is gesturing and appears to be briefing or instructing the group near heavily corroded metal railings. The setting suggests a site inspection or safety walkthrough at a water infrastructure facility.
    A person wearing a blue plaid shirt is touching or examining metal railings or cage structures that are heavily encrusted with what appears to be mussels or barnacles. The setting is over murky, yellowish-brown water, suggesting an aquaculture or marine farming environment. Water droplets are visible dripping from the encrusted surface, indicating the structure was recently lifted or is partially submerged.
    A group of approximately twelve adults poses for a formal group photograph on a grassy hillside overlooking a dam and reservoir. The setting appears to be an outdoor site visit or official gathering at a water infrastructure facility. The photo is taken on a clear, sunny day with a large tree providing partial backdrop.

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