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.

USACE TO HOST YOUTH HUNTERS AT ALLATOONA LAKE FOR ARCHERY DEER HUNT

Press Operations — Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:23:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) - Allatoona Lake Operations Project Management Office announced today that an archery-only deer hunt for youth sportsmen will take place December 5-6 and December 13, 2020 at Victoria Campground.

USACE to Temporarily Close West Point Dam Road

Press Operations — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 17:26:00 GMT

To ensure public safety and the safety of work crews during the maintenance of West Point Dam, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at West Point Lake will temporarily close vehicular and pedestrian traffic across West Point Dam Road from October 5, 2020 at 8 a.m. until December 20, 2020 at 4 p.m.

Temporary Road and Park Closures at Lake Sidney Lanier

Press Operations — Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:41:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Project Management Office at Lake Sidney Lanier advises the public that Buford Dam Road will be temporarily closed for roadway maintenance at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. It is expected that the work will be completed by 5 p.m. During this time, use Highway 20 as an alternate route.

Temporary Park Closures at Lake Sidney Lanier

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 19:51:00 GMT

Following severe weather that passed through North Georgia on Monday, August 3rd, several parks on the south side of Lake Sidney Lanier will be partially or fully closed temporarily as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers staff remove hazards and conduct area surveys to ensure public safety.

West Point 2020-2021 Hunting Permits Now Available

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 19:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Office at West Point Lake wishes to announce that permits and maps for the 2020-2021 hunting seasons are now available to the public.

USACE Temporarily Closes West Point Dam Road

Press Operations — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 13:04:00 GMT

To ensure public safety during the maintenance of West Point Dam, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at West Point Lake will temporarily close vehicular and pedestrian traffic across West Point Dam Road on August 4, 2020 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

USACE Walter F. George Lake To Begin Water Drawdown August 1st

Press Operations — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:18:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District announced today that on August 1, 2020, the District will begin its scheduled 3-foot water level drawdown at Walter F. George Lake, in preparation for planned repairs to the dikes at Walter F. George Dam damaged by Hurricane Michael in 2018.

Mobile District Signs Partnership Agreement with Alabama State Port Authority

Press Operations — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 21:37:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District is pleased to announce it has entered into a Project Partnership Agreement with the Alabama State Port Authority, to deepen and widen the Mobile Harbor Ship Channel in Mobile, Alabama. Colonel Sebastien P. Joly, Commander of the Mobile District, and John C. Driscoll, Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Alabama State Port Authority, signed the agreement on June 17, 2020.

USACE Temporarily Closes West Point Dam Road

Press Operations — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 15:16:00 GMT

Mobile District Re-Opens Campgrounds

Press Operations — Sat, 30 May 2020 00:59:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District is very pleased to announce that our recreation area campgrounds will be re-opening for visitors, starting June 1, 2020 at five of our projects. Visitors will also be able to begin placing campsite reservations on the Recreation.gov website or smartphone app beginning June 1, 2020.