Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

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.

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19.

USACE introduces new Regulatory Request System online application portal

Press Operations — Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is introducing its new Regulatory Request System, an online application portal that allows the public to submit permit applications and other information when requesting permission to dredge, fill or conduct activities in jurisdictional wetlands and waters of the U.S.

USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 19:07:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Southwestern Division announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 1,200 USACE-operated recreation areas within the region in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.

Brig. Gen. Owen, spouse receive awards before departing the Southwestern Division

Press Operations — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 15:07:00 GMT

Southwestern Division Commander Brig. Gen. Paul Owen and his wife, Wendy, were recognized with awards prior to the Division Change of Command ceremony June 25, at the Division Headquarters in Dallas.

Col. Christopher G. Beck takes command of the Corps’ Southwestern Division

Press Operations — Thu, 25 Jun 2020 19:47:00 GMT

Col. Christopher G. Beck assumed command of the Southwestern Division from Brig. Gen. Paul E. Owen, today in a ceremony officiated by Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Owen served as the commander of the division since 2017 and will take command of the Corps’ South Pacific Division in July.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-29 Lock 12 Tow Haulage Out of Service

Press Operations — Mon, 18 May 2020 16:30:00 GMT

MKARNS - Tow haulage equipment at Ozark-Jeta Taylor Lock (No. 12) NM 256.8 is out of service.

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-28 Lock 9 Closure-High Flows

Press Operations — Mon, 18 May 2020 15:24:00 GMT

MKARNS - Due to high flows on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System, the Arthur V. Ormond Lock (NM 176.9) is closed to traffic.

Corps issues small craft advisory for Arkansas River

Press Operations — Fri, 15 May 2020 14:58:00 GMT

The Army Corps of Engineers is issuing a small craft advisory for the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System in Arkansas. Rainfall this week in eastern Oklahoma are causing flows on the system to rise.

Wallisville Lake Project now accepting duck blind applications

Press Operations — Thu, 14 May 2020 20:04:00 GMT

WALLISVILLE, Texas (May 14, 2020) – The USACE Galveston District, Wallisville Lake Project, Waterfowl Management Program is accepting seasonal duck blind applications from May 1 to June 30 for the upcoming 2020/2021 waterfowl hunting season.