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Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 20:45:00 GMT

Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority water resources projects that will provide the greatest benefits to the nation, shorten permitting timelines, and reduce or eliminate extraneous regulations and paperwork that slow USACE’s delivery of Civil Works projects and programs.

Power restored: USACE transitions from emergency efforts

Matt Roe and Patrick Bloodgood — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:45:00 GMT

Following a challenging deployment in response to the January 2026 winter storm, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Savannah District Temporary Emergency Power Planning and Response Team (SAS PRT) has concluded its successful mission in Mississippi.

Annual FUSRAP report available online

Pentagon News — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:58:00 GMT

The Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025 is now available online.

USACE employees rescue Mississippi motorist during winter storm response

Matt Roe — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:49:00 GMT

While on one emergency response mission, two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees found themselves in the middle of another.

USACE Nominee for Federal Engineer of the Year, Credits Team for Success

By Patrick Bloodgood — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:27:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s (USACE) 2026 nominee for the Federal Engineer of the Year is no stranger to leading a team that is tackling large complex projects. Cory Morgan, a navigation mega project technical lead and registered Professional Engineer at USACE’s Inland Navigation Design Center is guiding the process of two monumental inland navigation projects, the Montgomery Lock New River Chamber Project near Pittsburgh, Penn., and the Kentucky Lock Addition Project in Grand Rivers, Ky.

Individuals, teams recognized in USACE National Awards Ceremony

Patrick Bloodgood — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:59:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) took time on January 23 to recognize the achievements of many of its outstanding Civilians and Soldiers during a ceremony held at the USACE Headquarters in Washington D.C.

USACE Repositions Emergency Power Team to support Mississippi After Storm

Christy Kilroy — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:19:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is repositioning an Emergency Power Planning and Response Team (PRT) to support the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in response to recent emergency conditions caused by the January 2026 Winter Storm. "Our communities throughout the country are experiencing major hardship from Winter Storm Fern and many Americans are unfortunately without power. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are supporting each state’s efforts to get all critical infrastructure back online as fast as possible, and the Corps won’t stop working for our communities until the job is complete,” said Adam Telle, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Presidents Day

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 05:54:00 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 Presidents Day, February 16.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces publication of 2026 nationwide permits

Press Operations — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the publication of the 2026 nationwide permits in the Federal Register. The 56 reissued and one new nationwide permit in the final action are necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces finalization of nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:54:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will reissue 56 existing nationwide permits and issue one new permit for work in wetlands and other waters that are regulated by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and/or Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899. One existing permit will not be reissued.

USACE Black Start Exercise Brings Light to Readiness

Kathryne C. Gest — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:43:00 GMT

Increased installation readiness is the goal of the Black Start Exercise Program, a joint U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-led initiative, to test and strengthen mission preparedness and energy resilience of military installations against real-world energy disruptions.

Army Executes POTUS Directive on Ambler Road Project

Press Operations — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 18:34:00 GMT

President Donald J. Trump has approved the appeal of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA), directing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to promptly issue authorizations necessary for the establishment of the Ambler Road Project. This project will provide road transportation access to the Ambler Mining District. The Corps of Engineers will promptly act to reinstate all necessary permits under their jurisdiction.

USACE introduces new Regulatory Request System module

Press Operations — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 15:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the launch of a new “No Permit Required” module on its Regulatory Request System (RRS), an innovative online application portal designed to enhance transparency and improve public engagement with the USACE Regulatory Program.

Army Corps of Engineers begins implementing policy to increase America’s energy generation efficiency

Press Operations — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 13:30:00 GMT

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle today directed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to weigh whether energy projects that might impact America’s navigable waters would actually deliver significant energy, relative to impacts, for the American people before it allows such activity.

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 27

Press Operations — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 15:47:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 27.

USACE Value Engineering Team Recognized on Global Stage

Patrick Bloodgood — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:46:00 GMT

For the first time in its 250-year history, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers earned a Top 20 finish for its innovative approach to project delivery against corporate powerhouses in the prestigious Project Management Institute (PMI), Program Management Office (PMO) Global Awards.

The Corps Environment - Summer 2025 edition now available

Pentagon News — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:42:15 GMT

This publication highlights how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working alongside stakeholders and partners to turn environmental challenges into mission-ready solutions.

USACE contractor Mohannad Ali awarded Defense of Freedom medal

Kate Gest — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:19:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division Commander Brig. Gen. John Lloyd presented former USACE contractor Mohannad Ali with the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom during a ceremony at the USACE San Diego Field Office on Aug 26.

CRU celebrates 25 years of global support

Patrick Bloodgood — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:32:00 GMT

For the past 25 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Contingency Response Unit (CRU) has consistently delivered highly skilled personnel in support of military operations, disaster response, and Combatant Command missions across the globe.

Army Corps of Engineers recognizes National Hydropower Day

Press Operations — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:18:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recognize National Hydropower Day Aug. 24. For more than 140 years, the USACE Hydropower Program has been providing the nation with resilient and reliable clean energy.