Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-16 Lock 9 Reopened

Press Operations — Mon, 03 May 2021 18:46:00 GMT

MKARNS - Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 has reopened to navigation traffic.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-15 Lock 8 Reopened

Press Operations — Mon, 03 May 2021 18:36:00 GMT

MKARNS - Toad Suck Ferry Lock (No. 8) NM 155.9 has reopened to navigation traffic.

USACE begins a land acquisition study for Beaver Lake

Press Operations — Mon, 03 May 2021 17:38:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces that it is beginning a study to assess the potential impacts of frequent flooding along the public-private shared boundary on Beaver Lake.

Public meeting to be held to share Lock 53 demolition blasting plan

Press Operations — Mon, 03 May 2021 14:40:00 GMT

A public meeting is being held in Olmsted, Illinois, Tuesday, May 11, to inform the community about the blasting plan for the upcoming demolition work at Lock and Dam 53 on the Ohio River.

In the Valley: Female Leader Perspectives

Press Operations — Mon, 03 May 2021 14:01:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) Commanding General Maj. Gen. Diana Holland hosted a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Virtual Forum on April 29, 2021. The topic for the forum was ‘In the Valley: Female Leader Perspectives’, and panelists included the top female Deputy District Engineers for Programs Project Management (DPM) throughout the region; Kim Thomas, Rock Island District DPPM, Susan Wilson, St. Louis District DPPM, and Pat Hemphill, Vicksburg District DPPM.

Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season

Press Operations — Mon, 03 May 2021 12:54:00 GMT

Warmer weather is almost here and that means millions of Americans will be planning visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers. As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in and around the water.

Lane closure of Highway 32 across Millwood Dam postponed

Press Operations — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:02:00 GMT

The lane closure of Highway 32 across Millwood Dam scheduled for May 4 has been postponed.

USACE announces a Project Delivery Team Meeting for Combined Operational Plan (COP) Implementation

Press Operations — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 19:06:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces a Virtual Project Delivery Team (PDT) Meeting for Combined Operational Plan (COP) Implementation on Tuesday, May 18, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thirty-day public comment period for Dutch Gap ecosystem restoration project begins today

Press Operations — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 17:42:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Chicago District has released for public comment the Draft Integrated Detailed Project Report and Environmental Assessment for the Dutch Gap ecosystem restoration project located in Antioch, Lake County, Illinois.

USACE seeks public comment on Draft Environmental Assessment for capital improvements in Napoleon, North Dakota

Press Operations — Fri, 30 Apr 2021 15:47:00 GMT

Omaha, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District announces a draft environmental assessment for capital improvements in the city of Napoleon, N.D. is available for public review through May 28, 2021.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-11 Lock 13 Closure - High Flows

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:27:00 GMT

MKARNS - Due to high flows on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, the James W. Trimble Lock (NM 292.8) is closed to traffic.

Officials announce master plan update comment period for Hartwell Lake

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 18:28:00 GMT

The public may read and comment on a proposed master plan update for the Hartwell Lake project as officials consider changes to the current guidance on operation of the project’s recreational, environmental, land and wildlife management. The public comment period closes at 12 noon, May 28.

USACE issues small craft advisory

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 17:15:00 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -‑ The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is issuing a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Rainfall in eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas over the last 24-hours is causing flows on the system to rise.

Officials to mark end of Glenview storm water improvements project

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 14:44:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rep. Jan Schakowsky (IL-9), and Glenview Village President Michael B. Jenny will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the end of a storm water pump replacement project in Glenview, Illinois.

One land of Highway 32 across Millwood Dam to temporarily close

Press Operations — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:20:00 GMT

ASHDOWN, Ark. – One lane of the Highway 32 across Millwood Dam will be closed from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m. on May 4 for a routine dam inspection.

Wallisville accepting Duck Blind applications

Press Operations — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 19:14:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, Wallisville Lake Project, Waterfowl Management Program is accepting seasonal duck blind drawing submissions by mail from May 1 to June 30, 2021, for the upcoming 2021/2022 waterfowl hunting season. A total of 50 seasonal duck blind construction permits will be offered along with 20 standby positions for this upcoming season.

Temporary closure of Chalk Ridge Falls Park at Stillhouse Hollow Lake

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 19:35:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials at Stillhouse Hollow Lake announce the temporary closing of Chalk Ridge Falls Park, from April 30 to May 14, to perform a periodic inspection of the Dam and associated structures.

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.

Avenue 146 still closed at Success Lake

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:03:00 GMT

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District is continuing construction

Army Corps constructs beach access with innovative flood barrier in Seaside Heights

Press Operations — Mon, 26 Apr 2021 19:52:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its contractor completed construction of a vehicular access in Seaside Heights, NJ where the beach meets the boardwalk at Grant Avenue. The access includes a removable coastal flood barrier, which can be quickly installed prior to a storm. The vehicular access and removable barrier are part of the 14-mile dune and beachfill project along the Barnegat Peninsula in Ocean County, NJ.