Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

Progress continues on damaged Lower Missouri River Navigation Channel

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 16:12:00 GMT

The Kansas City District is currently performing multiple tasks to address priority areas of concern and the damages to river structures that have accumulated during the nearly three years of high water. The district is using all available resources to include a combination of contractors, including one for emergency dredging, and our in-house floating plant to repair flood damaged structures and improve channel conditions.

Corps of Engineers report Great Lakes water levels remain high as fall storms approach

Press Operations — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 18:08:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials report despite seasonal declines, Great Lakes water levels remain high as fall storms approach. “The Corps of Engineers urges anyone impacted by high water levels last fall to prepare for similar or worse impacts in the coming months,” Detroit District Great Lakes Hydraulics and Hydrology Office Chief, John Allis said. The Corps’ Detroit District is responsible for monitoring, forecasting, collecting and disseminating Great Lakes water level information. For the most up-to-date Great Lakes water level information visit the district’s website at www.lre.usace.army.mil/Missions/Great-Lakes-Information.

August inflows much below average in northern Missouri River Basin

Press Operations — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 18:09:00 GMT

August precipitation was well-below normal in the Missouri River Basin, particularly in the western and far northern portions, which received less than 25% of normal precipitation. The lack of precipitation and dry soil conditions resulted in 74% of average August runoff in the Missouri River Basin above Sioux City, Iowa (upper Basin). The 2020 calendar year forecast for the upper Basin, updated on September 1, is 30.6 million acre-feet (MAF), 119% of average. Average annual runoff for the upper Basin is 25.8 MAF. Runoff in the upper Basin during the remainder of 2020 is forecast to be below average.

Corps to begin Millwood Lake drawdown

Press Operations — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 19:55:00 GMT

ASHDOWN, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District will begin lowering Millwood Lake Thursday, Aug. 19 to inspect shoreline erosion, provide bank stabilization, and make minor repairs to the boat ramp at Beards Bluff.

John W. Flannagan and North Fork of Pound River Lakes Master Plans Revision

Press Operations — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 15:57:00 GMT

The Huntington District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), hereby informs the public of the initiation of the process to update the John W. Flannagan Lake and North Fork of Pound River Lake Master Plans into one Regional Master Plan and Integrated Environmental Assessment. USACE defines a master plan as the strategic land use management document that guides the comprehensive management and development of all recreational, natural, and cultural resources throughout the life of the water resource development projects. The master plans are a vital tool produced and used by USACE to guide the responsible stewardship of USACE-administered lands and resources for the benefit of present and future generations. Public participation is critical to the successful revision of the master plans.

Braddock Bay project complete, Area of Concern moves towards delisting

Press Operations — Tue, 11 Aug 2020 15:58:00 GMT

The USACE and U.S. EPA will host a media event with guest speakers, Thursday, August 13 at 1 p.m., at the Westpoint Marina at Braddock Bay located at 105 E Manitou Rd., Rochester, NY 14612, to celebrate the completion of the Braddock Bay ecosystem restoration project and moving the Rochester Embayment Area of Concern (AOC) one step closer to delisting.

Vicksburg District announces emergency timber sale at Bayou Bodcau

Press Operations — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 18:09:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District announces an emergency timber sale for agricultural lands located in Bossier and Webster parishes, Bayou Bodcau, Louisiana. These tracts of real estate property contain 340 acres in two sections of Webster Parish and 334 acres in eight sections of Bossier Parish. The Vicksburg District will receive sealed bids for Notices of Availability Nos. DACW38-9-20-47 by 2 p.m. and DACW38-9-20-48 by 2:30 p.m. Sept. 2.

Fort Peck releases to change slightly

Press Operations — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 18:49:00 GMT

Releases from Fort Peck dam will be increased from 9,000 cubic feet per second to as much as 11,000 cfs to address conditions immediately downstream of the dam. Releases will begin increasing on Aug. 14, or once planned maintenance projects at the Fort Peck power house are completed.

Gavins Point releases to remain steady through August

Press Operations — Thu, 06 Aug 2020 17:18:00 GMT

Below-normal precipitation in Montana and Wyoming during July resulted in slightly below-average July runoff in the upper Basin. The 2020 calendar year upper basin runoff forecast, updated on August 3, is 30.9 million acre-feet (MAF), 120% of average. Average annual runoff for the upper basin is 25.8 MAF.

20-043 JOINT RELEASE: Lucky Peak Reservoir pool to begin lowering on August 17

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:18:00 GMT

BOISE, Idaho -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation will begin lowering the pool elevation of Lucky Peak Reservoir on Monday, August 17. The lowering of Lucky Peak Reservoir follows a typical end of season reservoir drawdown for irrigation as experienced in prior years. Lucky Peak Reservoir pool began lowering on August 14 in 2018 and on August 18 in 2019.

Army Corps of Engineers repairing Koch Slough Fishway near Silvana

Press Operations — Sat, 01 Aug 2020 23:37:00 GMT

Efforts to improve fish passage at the Koch Slough in Snohomish County starts today as Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials begin repairing the fishway on the Stillaguamish River near Silvana, Washington.

Jamestown Reservoir releases increasing after rains

Press Operations — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 16:20:00 GMT

Reservoir releases from Jamestown Dam (North Dakota) are being increased to 350 cubic feet per second.

The Corps seeks public comment on improvements to the Whitehall water treatment facility

Press Operations — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 18:32:00 GMT

A proposal to improve the current water treatment and distribution system for the city of Whitehall, Montana is currently available for public comment through August 15, 2020.

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.

Corps awards beach restoration contract for St. Johns County Coastal Storm Risk Management Project

Press Operations — Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:09:00 GMT

The Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $15,179,050 contract July 7, 2020, to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC, of Oak Brook, Ill., to restore critically eroded shoreline along the coast of St. Johns County, Florida. The Coastal Storm Risk Management Project will include both dune and beach berm construction along approximately 2.6 miles of the St. Johns County coastline from Vilano Beach to South Ponte Vedra Beach. The initial construction will include placement of approximately 1.3 million cubic yards of sand that will be dredged from shoals located within St. Augustine Inlet. Future periodic nourishment events are planned at multi-year intervals.

Corps seeks federal authorization for port expansion project in Nome

Press Operations — Fri, 29 May 2020 22:18:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 54th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, approved the recommended plan for navigation improvements at the Port of Nome during a signing event today in Washington, D.C.

Glenn Cunningham Reservoir to begin to fill naturally

Press Operations — Thu, 28 May 2020 21:33:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will shut the outflow gate at Glenn Cunningham Reservoir on June 1, to allow the lake to begin to refill naturally. It is anticipated that with typical weather conditions the lake will reach full conservation pool by early spring 2021.

20-023 Corps begins flexible spring spill operations to benefit fish and hydropower

Press Operations — Sun, 17 May 2020 16:44:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began implementing its 2020 Fish Operations Plan at the four lower Snake River dams April 3 and at the lower Columbia River dams April 10.

Reservoir refill conditions improve in Willamette Valley

Press Operations — Fri, 15 May 2020 19:17:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District anticipates better water refill across the Willamette Valley Project throughout the summer than previously forecast.

Corps awards $7.7 million contract for Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands project

Press Operations — Fri, 15 May 2020 16:35:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District awarded a $7.7 million contract for the Biscayne Bay Coastal Wetlands project, an Everglades restoration project in Miami-Dade County, Florida.