Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

Chief of Engineers signs report for Rio Grande de Manati

Press Operations — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:03:00 GMT

The commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has signed a key report that allows Congress to consider a key flood risk management project in Puerto Rico for potential authorization. Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, USACE Commanding General and the 55th Chief of Engineers signed “chief’s report” for the Rio Grande de Manati flood risk reduction project. It is the culmination of a two-year planning effort led by USACE’s Pittsburgh District.

Army Corps announces slope protection project at Curwensville Dam

Press Operations — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:19:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, will begin a slope protection project on the

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.

USACE Vicksburg District to hold virtual public meeting for Yazoo Area Pump Project

Press Operations — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 20:46:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District will hold a virtual public meeting for the Yazoo Area Pump Project on Nov. 10 at 6 p.m. The meeting will be streamed live on the USACE Vicksburg District’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/VicksburgUSACE/. Individuals must log into their Facebook account to comment on the live stream. No Facebook account is required to view the live stream. A recording of the meeting will be available on the USACE Vicksburg District’s Facebook page immediately following the event.

Corps, Orange County amend partnership agreement for Santa Ana River Mainstem project features to enhance flood protection

Press Operations — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:48:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District and the Orange County Flood Control District are pleased to announce the signing of an amendment to use Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 funds for select features of the Santa Ana River Mainstem project, designed to improve flood protection for more than 1 million people.

Muddy River Flood Risk Management project work progresses to Work Area #2 November 2

Press Operations — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 18:48:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that dredging activities

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces signing of Chief’s report for Louisville Metro Flood Protection System Reconstruction Study

Press Operations — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 12:51:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announces that Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, USACE Commanding General

West Shore Lake Pontchartrain virtual public meeting scheduled

Press Operations — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:52:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has scheduled a virtual public meeting regarding the West Shore Lake Pontchartrain project. The meeting will be live-streamed on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 10 a.m. on the project’s Facebook page.

Army Corps announces installation of Jennings Randolph Lake Downstream Early Warning System

Press Operations — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 19:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has installed a year-round early warning system at Jennings Randolph Lake intended to notify downstream public users of impending rapid increases in water levels, and to evacuate the river immediately to higher ground for their safety.

Agassiz Road weekday closures begin October 7

Press Operations — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 18:24:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District announced today that dredging activities

Corps warns flooding likely after Oregon wildfires

Press Operations — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 20:33:00 GMT

The upcoming rainy season, combined with the historic wildfires in Oregon, set the stage for increased flooding conditions according to Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials. The potential for damage from these floods in the Willamette Valley, in the Umpqua River Basin, and along the Rogue River are significant.

U.S. Army Corps announces signing of Chief’s Report for Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay, Highlands, New Jersey, Coastal Storm Risk Management Project

Press Operations — Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:25:00 GMT

NEW YORK — Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and 54th Chief of Engineers, today signed the Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay, Highlands, New Jersey, Coastal Storm Risk Management Chief's Report.

Corps prepares for Hurricane Isaias

Press Operations — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:58:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is prepared to respond to Hurricane Isaias and will continue to inform the public about any changes to operations on Lake Okeechobee, the Herbert Hoover Dike, Corps water control structures, navigation locks, recreation facilities, and post storm damage to federally authorized beaches.

U.S. Army Corps announces the signing of the Chief’s Report for the proposed Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point, New York Coastal Storm Risk Management Project

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 15:55:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, announces the signing of Report of the Chief of Engineers for the Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point (FIMP), New York Coastal Storm Risk Management Project.

USACE to extend comment period for Draft Miami-Dade Back Bay Report

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:44:00 GMT

NORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the request of Miami-Dade County, its nonfederal sponsor, has extended the comment period for the Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, due to the unprecedented amount of attention and resources needed to deal with the COVID-19 outbreak in the area. Originally scheduled to close on July 20, the comment period will now close on August 19.

USACE to extend comment period for Draft Miami-Dade Back Bay Report

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 19:44:00 GMT

Great Lakes water levels still setting records

Press Operations — Fri, 12 Jun 2020 11:03:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, announces that Lakes Michigan, Huron, St. Clair and Erie set new monthly mean water level records for May 2020. These water level records were previously set in 1986 on Lakes Michigan and Huron and just last year in 2019 on Lakes St. Clair and Erie. As we enter the summer months, all of the lakes are either in their period of seasonal rise or are reaching their peak, except Lake Ontario, which will likely begin its seasonal decline this month. Although most of the month was dry, the middle of May brought heavy rainfall to some areas of the basin, resulting in a wetter than average month for the Michigan-Huron and Erie basins. In the coming months, water levels are projected to continue to be near or above record high water levels on all of the lakes, except Lake Ontario. Significant erosion and flooding continues in many locations as water levels remain extremely high. “The water level of Lakes Michigan and Huron has now risen above the peak level that was reached last year,” said John Allis, chief of the Great Lakes Hydraulics and Hydrology Office, Detroit District.

U.S. Army Corps announces signing of Chief's Report Coastal Storm Project in Tidal Areas of the Rahway River

Press Operations — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 14:11:00 GMT

The Army Corps New York District announces that Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Chief of Engineers has signed a Chief’s Report for the Rahway River Basin, N.J. Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, Final Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment — a key milestone for the proposed project.

Pipestem Reservoir reaches expected summer release

Press Operations — Wed, 10 Jun 2020 20:27:00 GMT

Reservoir releases are being increased from Pipestem Dam to its expected summer release. The current pool elevation at Pipestem Dam is 1478.5 feet, almost 51% into its flood pool. Lake levels peaked this year on June 3 at 1479.4 feet, almost 53% into its flood pool. Today, releases are being increased from 450 cubic feet per second to 550 cfs. This release is expected to stay constant for the remainder of the summer. The target date for flood control evacuation at Pipestem Dam is Sept. 1.

High Water Continues at Lake Shelbyville

Press Operations — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 14:44:00 GMT

High Water Continues at Lake Shelbyville Lake Shelbyville – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Lake Shelbyville continues to report high water conditions at the lake. The pool elevation is 11.28 feet above normal summer pool (599.7 feet referenced to the National Geodetic Vertical Datum (NGVD). The level as of 7 a.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2020 was 610.98 feet NVGD. The discharge rate was 1990 cubic feet per second (cfs) and the inflow was 820 cfs.