Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

Albeni Falls Dam Officials Announce 2021 Recreation Season Openings

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 19:22:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials announced today that the 2021 Albeni Falls Dam recreation season will begin May 8 with the opening of Riley Creek Recreation Area. Springy Point and Priest River “The Mudhole” Recreation Areas will open for the season May 15. Albeni Cove Recreation Area is closed for the 2021 season while the campground and day-use area are used to stage materials for Strong’s Island bank stabilization work. Trestle Creek Recreation Area opened April 1.

Chittenden Locks announces upcoming large lock closure

Press Operations — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:47:00 GMT

The Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks’ large chamber will close to all vessel traffic 5:30 a.m. March 22, and remain closed until 5:00p.m., March 27.

Corps of Engineers to start Grays Harbor maintenance dredging

Press Operations — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:44:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin maintenance dredging of the federal Grays Harbor Inner Harbor Navigation Channel January 4, 2021.

Army Corps Maintenance Dredging Kenmore Federal Channel

Press Operations — Tue, 08 Dec 2020 20:39:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with local sponsor King County, will begin maintenance dredging of the Kenmore Federal Channel December 14, 2020, in Kenmore, Washington.

VERELL ATTENDS MARINE WING LIAISON KADENA RIBBON CUTTING

Press Operations — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 20:17:00 GMT

Colonel Thomas J. Verell Jr., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District commander, joined Brig. Gen. William J. Bowers, Commanding General of Marine Corps Installations Pacific, Brig. Gen. Christopher A. McPhillips, Commanding General of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, Brig. Gen. Joel L. Carey, Commander of the 18th Wing, and Lt. Gen. H. Stacy Clardy, the commanding general for III Marine Expeditionary Force, during a ribbon cutting ceremony Nov. 24 introducing the newly-minted facilities and hangers that are now part of the Marine Wing Liaison Kadena. Also attending the ceremony were construction partners from Prime Projects International, and Tokyu Construction.

Army Corps announces Albeni Cove Recreation Area closure

Press Operations — Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:09:00 GMT

Albeni Cove Recreation Area will be closed for the 2021 season while the campground and day-use area are used to stage materials for Strong’s Island bank stabilization work.

Corps will host virtual public meeting for Lowell Creek study

Press Operations — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 23:12:00 GMT

Representatives for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District will host a virtual public

Corps of Engineers to begin Keystone Harbor maintenance dredging October 12

Press Operations — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 16:51:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will begin maintenance dredging in the Federal navigation channel at Keystone Harbor. The contractor, American Construction, will start dredging Oct. 12 and continue for approximately nine weeks.

Chittenden Locks announce garden reopening

Press Operations — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:47:00 GMT

The Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks will reopen the Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden to visitors, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. Facilities, including the visitors center, and access across the locks’ bridges will remain closed until further notice.

Corps issues statement on Environmental Investigation Agency’s recorded conversations

Press Operations — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 19:13:00 GMT

We are aware of the Environmental Investigation Agency’s recorded conversations. We are committed to

USACE awards contract to increase Guam Memorial Hospital patient capacity for Alternate Care Facility use

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 22:35:00 GMT

Working in partnership with the government of Guam and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Honolulu District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) awarded a contract Sept. 18 to provide additional power capability and upgrades to rooms in Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH) to meet the emergent need for increased patient capacity and care capability in Guam.

Chittenden Locks announces upcoming extended large lock closure

Press Operations — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:20:00 GMT

The Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks’ large chamber will close to all vessel traffic 5:30 a.m. October 15, for the third and final scheduled extended closure required for the Stoney Gate Valve Replacement Project. It is scheduled to remain closed until December 6.

Corps releases draft report for Lowell Creek project in Seward, seeks public input

Press Operations — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 16:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District prepared a draft integrated feasibility report and environmental assessment for proposed improvements to the Lowell Creek flood diversion project in Seward.

Work to begin on the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks scour repair project

Press Operations — Sat, 12 Sep 2020 12:21:00 GMT

Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials have announced work will begin on the Emergency Scour Repair Project September 15.

USACE announces faster drawdown of Lake Washington lake levels

Press Operations — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 19:13:00 GMT

Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials have announced Lake Washington elevation reductions in preparation for the Suquamish Tribal fishing season and Corps Emergency Scour Repair project that begins September 13 and 15, respectively. The drawdown has begun and the projected lake level should reach 20.25 ft. by September 12.

Army Corps announces fall drawdown elevation targets for Lake Pend Oreille

Press Operations — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 15:49:00 GMT

Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials have announced Lake Pend Oreille elevation targets for the upcoming fall draft at Albeni Falls Dam. Winter drawdown is scheduled to commence on Sept. 20 and the fall 2020 elevation targets are to: • Hold summer pool elevation, 2,062-2,062.5 feet, through Sept. 20 • Maintain 2,061 feet through Sept. 27 • Target 2,060-2,061 feet by Sept. 30 • Target 2,051-2,051.5 feet by Nov. 15

Seattle District deploys local employees for Hurricane Laura recovery

Press Operations — Mon, 31 Aug 2020 17:03:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, deployed local technical experts to Louisiana Aug. 29 to support Hurricane Laura recovery efforts. A five-person Infrastructure Assessment Planning and Response Team deployed to assist the state with damage assessments of water and wastewater treatment facilities. They are also evaluating critical public infrastructure to determine if emergency repairs are necessary.

New recommended system for Ala Wai project evaluated in technical report

Press Operations — Wed, 19 Aug 2020 00:02:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Honolulu District completed an Engineering Documentation Report Aug. 6 that provides the new recommended plan for the Ala Wai Flood Control Project.

Corps welcomes new commander to the Alaska District

Press Operations — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:43:00 GMT

Col. Damon Delarosa became the 29th commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District during an assumption of command ceremony today on the front lawn of the headquarters building near Anchorage.

Corps submits St. George report to Congress for authorization

Press Operations — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 19:24:00 GMT

Today, Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 54th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, signed the St. George Harbor Improvement Chief’s Report during a special event in Washington, D.C. The signing progresses the proposed project to Congress for authorization.