Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

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.

Laughlin Air Force Base Airfield Drainage System Repair Project begins

Press Operations — Thu, 17 Dec 2020 20:08:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials along with several Congressional, Military, state and local partners, recently participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the Laughlin Air Force Base Airfield Drainage System Repair Project.

Comment period extended for the Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment for River Road in San Antonio, Texas

Press Operations — Tue, 15 Dec 2020 16:41:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials announce today the extension of the comment period for the Draft Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact for the River Road Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Feasibility Study in San Antonio, Texas to January 12, 2021.

U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity announces public interest survey for participation in re-activating a Restoration Advisory Board

Press Operations — Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Fort Wingate Depot Activity is conducting a survey to determine if there is enough public interest to re-activate the FWDA Restoration Advisory Board. The RAB provides a public venue for citizens to provide input on the decisions that are made by the Army to clean up the installation and meet the permit requirements.

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

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 20:38:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 180 USACE-operated recreation areas within the district in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.

Dam Safety construction impacts recreation and roads at Lewisville Lake

Press Operations — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 18:25:00 GMT

Officials with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today dam safety construction at the Lewisville Lake Dam is progressing and beginning Monday, October 19 access east of the Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area pavilion will be shut down to allow construction crews to begin work in and around the Outlet Works structure.

Canyon Lake outlet works fence repairs may impact river access

Press Operations — Tue, 13 Oct 2020 23:20:00 GMT

Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officials at Canyon Lake announce today the beginning of work to replace the security fence around the outlet works at Canyon Dam.

Somerville Lake changes recreation reservation procedures and payment options

Press Operations — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 15:03:00 GMT

SOMERVILLE, Texas – Officials with the Fort Worth District at Somerville Lake, U.S. Army Corps of

Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District campground closures at Town Bluff and Sam Rayburn Lakes in response to forecast impacts of Hurricane Laura

Press Operations — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:56:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District announced campground closures for Town Bluff and Sam Rayburn Lakes effective immediately for the safety of our visitors, staff and contractors.

Lake O’ the Pines Shoreline Management Plan approved

Press Operations — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:57:00 GMT

Officials with the Regional Planning and Environmental Center, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, announce today the approval of the Lake O’ the Pines Shoreline Management Plan.

Whitney Lake Shoreline Management Plan approved

Press Operations — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:53:00 GMT

Officials with the Regional Planning and Environmental Center, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

Fort Worth District employee honored as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Manager of the Year

Press Operations — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 18:43:00 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas – Stacy Gray, Dam Safety Project Manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

USACE announces the closing of recently opened parks at Whitney Lake

Press Operations — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:25:00 GMT

The Fort Worth District closed Soldiers Bluff and Walling Bend Parks at Whitney Lake on June 9 due to recent safety concerns. In recent weeks, large crowds have been gathering in and around Soldiers Bluff and Walling Bend Park. The size of the crowds, some estimated to have been as large as 600 people, have caused concern for public safety related to COVID-19. In an effort to minimize the spread of COVID-19, USACE urged customers to follow social distancing and other CDC guidelines as parks were reopened in May. The recent crowds at Soldiers Bluff and Walling Bend Park have not been in compliance with those COVID19 CDC guidelines.