Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

EPA and Army Seek Additional Input on Proposed Waters of the U.S. Definition While Advancing Toward Durable Final Rule

Press Operations — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:30:00 GMT

Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of the Army announced a Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to gather public input on additional regulatory language for defining “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) to be considered alongside the 2025 proposed rule. This action reflects the agencies’ commitment to radical transparency and to developing a durable, final WOTUS definition that adheres to the Supreme Court’s direction in Sackett v. EPA, cuts bureaucratic red tape, and protects water quality while recognizing that states and Tribes are best positioned to manage their own water resources.

U.S. ARMY CIVIL WORKS ASST. SEC. ADAM TELLE WRAPS UP MULTI-STATE ‘BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE, NOT PAPERWORK IN ACTION: GULF OF AMERICA WEEK’

Press Operations — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Mr. Adam Telle concluded a four-day, three-state tour through Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi last Friday, marking the successful completion of ‘BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE, NOT PAPERWORK IN ACTION: GULF OF AMERICA WEEK’ and breaking ground at the $3.7 billion Blue Point One fertilizer facility in Donaldsonville alongside USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins, USDA Deputy Secretary Stephen Vaden, Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (FPISC) Executive Director Emily Domenech, and Rep. Julia Letlow (LA-05).

Joint Task Force Castle activated at Hill AFB

Delanie Stafford — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:48:00 GMT

JTF Castle is the latest example of joint-service collaboration supporting strategic deterrence modernization. As the organization begins operations, its leaders emphasized a shared commitment to delivering the infrastructure necessary to support the Sentinel program and strengthen the nation’s long-term security.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recognizes National Hydropower Day and Highlights Public-Private Energy Partnerships

Press Operations — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is proud to recognize National Hydropower Day, Aug. 24. For more than 140 years, the USACE Hydropower Program has been providing the nation with ready, reliable, and resilient energy. USACE is the largest owner and operator of hydroelectric power plants in the United States, generating more than 25% of the nation’s hydropower and ranking among the nation’s top 10 power producers overall.

USACE Welcomes 16th Command Sergeant Major

Patrick Bloodgood — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:45:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a Change of Responsibility ceremony between outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas W. Galick, the 15th USACE command sergeant major, and incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Shade Munday at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Aug. 15.

Army honors former civilian and military engineer leaders during annual Castle Ball

By Patrick Bloodgood, USACE HQ — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:00:00 GMT

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Army Engineer Association honored the contributions and careers of three former USACE leaders, including a renowned military leader of the nation’s early atomic program, in an Aug. 7 ceremony during the annual Engineer Castle Ball in Alexandria, Virginia.

USACE Announces Unprecedented Approach to Protect Juneau, Alaska from Mendenhall Glacier Floods

Press Operations — Fri, 07 Aug 2026 17:32:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Department of the Interior announced Friday their intent to undertake a never-before-seen “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” (BINP) approach to protect Juneau, Alaska, from future glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF). The Corps will soon solicit proposals to tackle the GLOF phenomenon in a way that seeks to expedite real, cutting-edge infrastructure prototypes on a faster timeline and at a significantly lower cost to taxpayers, deliberately avoiding burdensome processes and paperwork.

Army Corps of Engineers celebrates World Ranger Day July 31

Press Operations — Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recognize World Ranger Day July 31. This annual worldwide celebration commemorates rangers killed or injured in the line of duty and highlights our rangers' vital roles in environmental stewardship, public safety and managing some of the nation's premier water-based recreation areas.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Completes Phase 2 of Flood Mitigation Measures in Mendenhall River Valley in Juneau, Alaska

Press Operations — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 16:39:52 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced Friday the second phase (Phase 2) of temporary flood mitigation measures in the Mendenhall River Valley in Juneau, Alaska, designed to increase protection for the capital city under threat by the glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF).

Six Senior Tech Leaders Join USACE to Enhance Enterprise IT Capabilities

Press Operations — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), whose mission is to deliver vital engineering solutions in support of our nation, is pleased to announce six significant senior IT leader appointments for the USACE CIO/G-6.

USACE Issues Permit for Construction of Road Aimed to Service King Cove, Alaska

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 23:34:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District provided the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities with a signed Department of Army permit on Thursday, which authorizes construction of a new 18.9-mile-long road.

Louisiana and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announce Historic Alliance to Fast-Track Louisiana Infrastructure Following Summit at Sea Level

Press Operations — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:00:00 GMT

In a display of intergovernmental unity, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have agreed to a joint commitment to overhaul bureaucratic processes and accelerate coastal resilience efforts.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of America’s 250th birthday celebration

Press Operations — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:08:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in support of America’s 250th birthday celebration, July 3-5.

J. Strom Thurmond Hurricane Helene Debris Mission, 2025 "Restoring Thurmond: Success Forged Through Trials and Tribulations"

Press Operations — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:44:32 GMT

The J. Strom Thurmond Lake Project experienced extensive damage to all 51 USACE operated recreation areas as a result of Hurricane Helene's movement through the area in September 2025, including what was originally estimated to be 500,000 cubic yards of vegetative debris such as hazardous trees and stumps. This brought the recreation mission at the project to an almost complete stop for the 2025 recreation season.

USACE and FIND Outdoors Enter into CCSCMA at Carters Lake

Press Operations — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:02:20 GMT

Carters Lake is demonstrating the value of innovative recreation partnerships through the first recreation season of the Challenge Cost Sharing Cooperative Management Agreement (CCSCMA) with FIND Outdoors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting people with the outdoors. FIND Outdoors’ mission is to inspire people to connect with nature through well-managed outdoor recreation sites, campgrounds, visitor centers, guided tours, and educational opportunities for all ages and abilities. This shared mission is now being applied across the CCSCMA parks at Carters Lake, and early implementation is already providing valuable lessons for the broader USACE recreation program.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday

Press Operations — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:46:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of its birthday, June 16.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers publishes Notice of Proposed Deauthorization List of water resources projects in the Federal Registe

Press Operations — Fri, 22 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle on May 21 authorized the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to publish a Notice of Proposed Deauthorization List of water resources projects in the Federal Register

Army advances barracks modernization efforts to improve Soldier quality of life

Elijah Cornish — Mon, 18 May 2026 16:29:00 GMT

Across the Army enterprise, efforts are underway to modernize how barracks are planned, funded, maintained and delivered while addressing long-standing infrastructure deficiencies. Recent efforts have included targeted renovations, new construction projects, digital modernization initiatives and accelerated investment strategies to improve day-to-day living conditions for Soldiers.

USACE team earns Technical Excellence Award in Army’s Vantage Edge AI challenge

Lucas Morrow — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:46:00 GMT

Teams from across the Army competed virtually during Vantage Edge, the Army’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) Workflows Challenge, held April 6–10. Out of 43 submissions, five came from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) teams showcasing how artificial intelligence can assist in delivering their mission.

USACE introduces new Regulatory Request System module

Press Operations — Mon, 04 May 2026 18:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the launch of a new module on its Regulatory Request System (RRS) that will allow users to self-verify that a pre-construction notification is not required for a proposed activity covered under a nationwide permit.