Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

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).

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 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).

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 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

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.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to Continue Work on Brandon Road Interbasin Project

Press Operations — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will soon begin the next construction phase of the Brandon Road Interbasin Project (BRIP). This comes as Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle announced Thursday, April 9, that he has directed management and execution of BRIP be immediately transferred from the USACE Rock Island District to the USACE Detroit District. This transfer will ensure the project progresses in closer coordination with the state of Michigan, which has been a model non-federal sponsor for this project to date.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers CIO/G-6 welcomes two new IT senior leaders

Press Operations — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is pleased to announce two senior Information Technology leader appointments for the USACE CIO/G-6

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits

Press Operations — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.

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.

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.

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.