Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

Ron Rabena, Friends of Raystown Lake president, to receive 2021 Enduring Service Volunteer Award during Cleanup Day

Press Operations — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:04:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District Commander Col. John Litz will present the Corps Foundation Enduring Service Volunteer Award to Ron Rabena, Friends of Raystown Lake (FRL) president, during the Raystown Lake annual Cleanup Day, May 1, 2021, at noon at the Tatman Run picnic shelter. The Corps Foundation is the only nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to supporting the nation's lakes, rivers and the lands surrounding them.

Comparison of Generic and Proprietary Aquatic Herbicides for Control of Invasive Vegetation : Part 2. Emergent Plants

Press Operations — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:11:00 GMT

Abstract: Aquatic herbicides are one of the most effective and widespread ways to manage nuisance vegetation in the US After the active ingredient is selected, often there are numerous proprietary and generic branded products to select from. To date, limited efforts have been made to compare the efficacy of brand name and generic herbicides head to head; therefore, at tot al of 20 mesocosm trials were conducted to evaluate various 2,4 -D, glyphosate, imazapyr, and triclopyr products against alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb.), southern cattail (hereafter referred to as cattail, Typha domingensis Pers.), and creeping water primrose (hereafter referred as primrose, Ludwigia peploides (Kunth) P.H. Raven). All active ingredients were applied to foliage at broadcast rates commonly used in applications to public waters. Proprietary and generic 2,4 -D, glyphosate, imazapyr, and triclopyr were efficacious and provided 39 to 99% control of alligatorweed, cattail and primrose in 19 of the 20 trials. There were no significant differences i n product performance except glyphosate vs. alligatorweed (trial 1, Rodeo vs. Roundup Custom) and glyphosate vs. cattail (trial 1, Rodeo vs. Glyphosate 5.4). These results demonstrate under small -scale conditions, the majority of the generic and proprietary herbicides provided similar control of emergent vegetation, regardless of active ingredient.

Poplar Island Ecosystem Restoration Expansion Complete, Open to accept Dredge Material

Press Operations — Thu, 28 Jan 2021 21:19:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, completed construction of the Poplar Island Ecosystem Restoration Project lateral expansion Jan. 20, 2021, providing 575 additional acres, including four new wetland cells and one large upland cell. The project is now able to accept dredged material associated with the approach channels to the Port of Baltimore until around 2032.

Donate your Christmas Tree to create new fish habitats

Press Operations — Tue, 29 Dec 2020 21:08:00 GMT

What do you do with the Christmas tree when the holiday season is over? Complete your gift-giving by donating your discarded tree for fish cover at several Little Rock District lakes.

Corps of Engineers Hartwell Lake Office accepts Christmas trees for recycling

Press Operations — Mon, 21 Dec 2020 15:11:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hartwell Lake Office will accept natural Christmas trees (no artificial trees) for recycling Dec. 26, 2020 through Jan. 26, 2021.

Work to begin at former Camp Croft to find and remove WW II munitions

Press Operations — Mon, 07 Dec 2020 13:24:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will begin conducting field work associated with the remedial action for Project 07 at the Camp Croft Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) on Dec. 14, 2020. Project 07 consists of approximately 1,277 acres within Croft State Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Army Corps of Engineers announces Chiefs Report signing for the Hudson River Habitat Restoration Study

Press Operations — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 16:56:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, USACE Commanding General and 55th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, has signed the Hudson River Habitat Restoration Ecosystem Restoration Chief’s Report representing the completion of the study and making it eligible for congressional authorization.

Tule River Spillway project document out for public review

Press Operations — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 01:13:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has released a draft environmental assessment outlining phase two of the Tule River Spillway Enlargement Project at Success Lake in Tulare County.

Corps of Engineers issues Enbridge Line 3 permit

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 21:57:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District issued an individual permit today, November 23, to Enbridge, Inc., for construction-related impacts to waters of the United States resulting from its Line 3 replacement project.

Chief of Engineers signs Grand River Basin Study – on to Congress

Press Operations — Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:19:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, USACE Commanding General and 55th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, signed the Chief’s Report for the Grand River Basin Study on November 19, 2020. The signing of the report progresses the project to Congress for authorization. “I am grateful for the hard work of the entire team and for the outstanding partnership with the State of Missouri, other federal agencies, and the local communities in this area. The partnership is what made this important study successful. This is a great example of improving habitats and the environment while also increasing flood protection in an area. Ultimately, it will greatly benefit the people, the economy, the environment, and the many areas of the Grand River Basin,” said Col. Bill Hannan, commander, Kansas City District.

USACE publishes Mississippi River mainline levees Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 19:25:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) published its Final Supplement II (Final SEIS II) to the 1976 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), Mississippi River and Tributaries (MR&T) Project, Mississippi River Mainline Levees (MRL), in the Federal Register today, Nov. 13.

AZCON Slip GLRI clean-up complete

Press Operations — Fri, 13 Nov 2020 15:07:00 GMT

The St. Louis River Area of Concern (AOC) is one step closer to delisting following completion of a contaminated sediment clean-up project at AZCON/Duluth Seaway Port Authority’s Slip November 12. The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) and Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)-funded project removed 850 cubic yards of contaminated sediment and capped an additional 55,000 cubic yards using a cap comprised of clean dredge material from the federal navigation channel and armoring stone to protect it from erosion. “By beneficially reusing the dredged material from the navigation channel, the team was able to achieve remedial objectives, limit waste generation and decrease the environmental impact,” said Amanda Meyer, project manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District.

Open house for the Former Nebraska Ordnance Plant

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 19:35:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, will host an open house on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, from 6:00 p.m.– 7:30 p.m. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, this open house will be conducted virtually. Project personnel will be available to provide and interpret groundwater sampling results and other site data. There will be brief informational presentations on the 2019 Containment Evaluation, results of the Phase III Omadi Assessment completed in 2019, and other upcoming activities.

Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment for River Road now available

Press Operations — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 14:24:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials announce today the release of the Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the River Road Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study in San Antonio, Texas.

USACE seeks comments on proposed modification to the Maine NRCP In-Lieu Fee program

Press Operations — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:42:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is seeking comments on modifications

Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment for the Martis Valley Trail Right-of-Way Project

Press Operations — Mon, 09 Nov 2020 20:00:00 GMT

Martis Valley, California – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District has released its

Army Corps announces prescribed burns planned for Raystown Lake

Press Operations — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 18:43:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, and Pennsylvania Game Commission plan to implement prescribed fire management at Raystown Lake from Nov. 4 to Dec. 18, depending upon small windows of appropriate weather to ensure they are safe and effective.

Corps hosts Shallow Land Disposal Area Virtual Public Meeting Nov. 12

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:34:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh and Buffalo districts’ staff will host a virtual public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12 and present an update to the public on project status, result of annual environmental monitoring, upcoming site activities, and other issues of public interest of the Shallow Land Disposal Area site.

Corps seeks input on Mississippi River island project near Hastings, Minnesota

Press Operations — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 13:40:00 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will host a virtual public meeting Wed., Nov. 4, from 1-2 p.m., to introduce an island-building project the agency is proposing for the Mississippi River in Hastings, Minnesota.

NR 20-26: Nashville District recognizes ‘Clean Marina’ recertifications

Press Operations — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 17:48:00 GMT

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently completed two “Clean Marina” recertifications and recognized both for meeting established standards for clean water and environmental stewardship in the Cumberland River Basin.