Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

Army Corps to host Raystown Branch Cleanup Event on National Public Lands Day

Press Operations — Fri, 25 Sep 2020 21:25:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Raystown Lake, invites volunteers to continue the annual tradition of public service by participating in this year's Raystown Branch of the Juniata River Cleanup Day Saturday in honor of National Public Lands Day.

Volunteers sought for National Public Lands Day cleanup on Russell Lake

Press Operations — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:55:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Its clean up time on Russell Lake! Richard B. Russell Lake is celebrating National Public Lands Day on Saturday September 26, by holding a lake wide clean-up event.

Edward MacDowell Lake celebrates 70th year commemoration

Press Operations — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 13:40:00 GMT

July 31 marks the 70th anniversary of the completion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Edward MacDowell Lake Dam. The project was completed in 1950 at a cost of $2,014,000 and is named after the late composer, Edward MacDowell. The dam, located on Nubanusit Brook in Peterborough, east of Keene, provides flood protection primarily to Peterborough. The project also provides flood protection to the downstream communities of Hancock, Bennington, Antrim, Deering, Hillsboro, and Henniker, all located on the Contoocook River.

St. Tammany Parish Feasibility Study virtual public scoping meetings scheduled

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:41:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has scheduled two virtual public scoping meetings regarding the St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Feasibility Study. The meetings will be streamed on the district’s Facebook page on Tuesday, July 14 at 1 p.m. and Wednesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. The general public, interested parties, and stakeholders are invited to comment on the study. Comments will be accepted through August 3, 2020 when the comment period ends.

St. Tammany Parish Feasibility Study virtual public scoping meetings scheduled

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:41:00 GMT

Third Table Rock Lake Oversight Committee Meeting Announced

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 20:56:00 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The Army Corps of Engineers announces the third meeting of the Table Rock Lake Oversight Committee.

Comments sought for development of the Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion Environmental Impact Statement

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 18:04:00 GMT

CPRA has applied to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for permits and permission to construct, maintain and operate the Mid-Breton Sediment Diversion project on the east bank of the Mississippi River near Willis Point in Plaquemines Parish. In compliance with NEPA, the Corps will prepare an EIS to inform its permitting decisions. As part of this process, the Corps is seeking public comment to assist in determining the scope of issues, resources, impacts and alternatives to be addressed in the document. Comments will be collected until August 16, 2020.

Lakeville resident selected for prestigious award

Press Operations — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 13:23:00 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters in Washington, D.C., recently selected Lakeville, Minnesota, resident and St. Paul District senior hydraulic engineer Ann Banitt as the recipient of its Hydrology, Hydraulics and Coastal Community of Practice Professional of the Year Award.

Corps to Host Virtual Meeting on Youghiogheny River Lake Master Plan Revision

Press Operations — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 19:09:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District is hosting a virtual public meeting to kick off the Youghiogheny River Lake Master Plan revision. The corps is seeking public input about environmental and recreational subjects to consider during the master plan revision process.

Lake Red Rock Beaches Now Open

Press Operations — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 14:33:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District has opened North Overlook Beach and Whitebreast Beach at Lake Red Rock.

Success Lake joins Operation Dry Water to raise awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence

Press Operations — Wed, 01 Jul 2020 20:41:00 GMT

This Fourth of July weekend, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will participate in Operation Dry Water, a coordinated three-day effort to heighten awareness of the dangers of boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Enid Lake announces annual Cleanup Day event

Press Operations — Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:41:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District’s Enid Lake and the Enid Lake Volunteers for Waste Management will hold the lake’s annual Cleanup Day event Feb. 22, which will provide volunteers an opportunity to help maintain the beauty of the lake.

Corps prepares Napoleon Avenue green space for Mardi Gras parades

Press Operations — Thu, 13 Feb 2020 22:54:00 GMT

Public discouraged from driving or parking on newly installed infrastructure. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District is making Mardi Gras parade preparations for the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA) green space restoration project on Napoleon Avenue (S. Claiborne Ave to Laurel). Construction began in November with areas affected by Uptown Mardi Gras parades prioritized. A new curvilinear walkway and 58 of the 115 total trees having been installed in the project area. To protect the new infrastructure, temporary barriers are being placed prior to the mid-February parades. The public can expect safety fencing and netting around the perimeter of newly planted trees for the purpose of protection against both pedestrian traffic as well as beads. As an additional consideration for fresh topsoil, sod, and concrete the Corps asks the public to avoid parking or driving vehicles on the median for any reason.