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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events. — USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is extending the comment period on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines to Aug. 31, 2024. The guidelines were developed with stakeholder input under the National Levee Safety Program and released for public review on...'

7/19/2024
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July

1 Jul 2020
Blue Marsh Lake Swimming Beach to Open; Restrictions in Place for Holiday Weekend
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the swimming beach at Blue Marsh Lake will open to the public on July 2, 2020. The bathhouse and shower facilities at the beach will also open. Visitation in the Dry Brooks Day Use Area will be limited to 75% capacity. Park Rangers will be monitoring the visitation and closing the area as needed.
1 Jul 2020
Knauss Fellow, Engineering With Nature initiative a perfect match
To Samuel Fielding, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Engineering With Nature (EWN) initiative seemed like a perfect fit. As a prospective John A. Knauss Marine Fellow, Fielding was searching for a host organization where he could utilize his interdisciplinary education in economics, international relations and biology. His doctorate research was focused on the economics of coastal adaption and the socioeconomics of coastal hazards within flood insurance markets.
1 Jul 2020
Army Corps contracting process continues despite Coronavirus Pandemic
For decades, the Rockaway Beach community in the Boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn in New York City has been devastated by hurricanes and Hurricane Sandy in 2012 was no exception. As a result of these storms, the beach has lost considerable sand, making the community vulnerable to flooding, economic damage, and loss of life. Since the 1970’s, the New York District has been performing sand replenishment work for Rockaway Beach. After Hurricane Sandy, the district restored 3.5 million cubic yards of sand, enough material to fill the Empire State Building two times over.
1 Jul 2020
Fate and flows: Oregon native keeps water moving through state
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Salina Hart dreams about water. It makes sense: she grew up on the water, and often went tubing down the local Clackamas River, the North Santiam and the Long Tom. Even after the massive local floods of 1996 swelled the river, inundated her home and took out most of her neighborhood, she still loved water.
1 Jul 2020
National Recreation and Parks Month - USACE Chicago District highlights its three recreation areas
This month we celebrate National Recreation and Parks Month. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one of the nation's leading federal providers of outdoor recreation with more than 400 lake and river projects in 43 states. Visitors of all ages can enjoy traditional activities like hiking, boating, fishing, camping, and hunting. Ninety percent of the Corps’ recreation areas are located within 50 miles of a major metropolitan center.
1 Jul 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-39 Trimble Lock (No.13) Width Restriction Lifted
MKARNS - The width restriction at James W. Trimble Lock (No. 13) NM 292.8 has been lifted and the lock has returned to normal operation.
1 Jul 2020
DHA Announcement - Geotechnical Branch Survey Technician
Opening and Closing Dates: 6/30/2020 – 7/6/2020 Position Title: Survey Technician Series/Grade: GS-0817-09 Full Performance Level: GS-09 Duty Location: Memphis TN, Engineering & Construction Division, Geotechnical Branch Salary Range: $52,905-$68,777 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel can be up to 90% of the time Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
1 Jul 2020
USACE Buffalo District awards contract for seawall repair at LaSalle Park
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $6.11 million contract to Cold Spring Construction Company, from Akron, NY, on June 25 to repair over 1,300 feet of seawall, which has deteriorated over time due to Lake Erie ice and wave action, at the northern section of LaSalle Park, Buffalo, NY.
June

30 Jun 2020
David Chai selected as USACE Program Manager of the Year
David D. Chai, Chief of Security Operations Branch in the Programs & Projects Management Division (PPMD) for the Far East District was selected as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 2020 Program Manager of the Year.
30 Jun 2020
Far East District hires first Korean Nation Engineer intern
DAEGU, South Korea –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED) has recently hired the district’s first Korean National (KN) Interdisciplinary Engineer intern.

News Releases

1 Jul 2020
Blue Marsh Lake Swimming Beach to Open; Restrictions in Place for Holiday Weekend
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced the swimming beach at Blue Marsh Lake will open to the public on July 2, 2020. The bathhouse and shower facilities at the beach will also open. Visitation in the Dry Brooks Day Use Area will be limited to 75% capacity. Park Rangers will be monitoring the visitation and closing the area as needed.
1 Jul 2020
Knauss Fellow, Engineering With Nature initiative a perfect match
To Samuel Fielding, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Engineering With Nature (EWN) initiative seemed like a perfect fit. As a prospective John A. Knauss Marine Fellow, Fielding was searching for a host organization where he could utilize his interdisciplinary education in economics, international relations and biology. His doctorate research was focused on the economics of coastal adaption and the socioeconomics of coastal hazards within flood insurance markets.
1 Jul 2020
Army Corps contracting process continues despite Coronavirus Pandemic
For decades, the Rockaway Beach community in the Boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn in New York City has been devastated by hurricanes and Hurricane Sandy in 2012 was no exception. As a result of these storms, the beach has lost considerable sand, making the community vulnerable to flooding, economic damage, and loss of life. Since the 1970’s, the New York District has been performing sand replenishment work for Rockaway Beach. After Hurricane Sandy, the district restored 3.5 million cubic yards of sand, enough material to fill the Empire State Building two times over.
1 Jul 2020
Fate and flows: Oregon native keeps water moving through state
PORTLAND, Ore. -- Salina Hart dreams about water. It makes sense: she grew up on the water, and often went tubing down the local Clackamas River, the North Santiam and the Long Tom. Even after the massive local floods of 1996 swelled the river, inundated her home and took out most of her neighborhood, she still loved water.
1 Jul 2020
National Recreation and Parks Month - USACE Chicago District highlights its three recreation areas
This month we celebrate National Recreation and Parks Month. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one of the nation's leading federal providers of outdoor recreation with more than 400 lake and river projects in 43 states. Visitors of all ages can enjoy traditional activities like hiking, boating, fishing, camping, and hunting. Ninety percent of the Corps’ recreation areas are located within 50 miles of a major metropolitan center.
1 Jul 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-39 Trimble Lock (No.13) Width Restriction Lifted
MKARNS - The width restriction at James W. Trimble Lock (No. 13) NM 292.8 has been lifted and the lock has returned to normal operation.
1 Jul 2020
DHA Announcement - Geotechnical Branch Survey Technician
Opening and Closing Dates: 6/30/2020 – 7/6/2020 Position Title: Survey Technician Series/Grade: GS-0817-09 Full Performance Level: GS-09 Duty Location: Memphis TN, Engineering & Construction Division, Geotechnical Branch Salary Range: $52,905-$68,777 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Temporary Duty Travel can be up to 90% of the time Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens
1 Jul 2020
USACE Buffalo District awards contract for seawall repair at LaSalle Park
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District awarded a $6.11 million contract to Cold Spring Construction Company, from Akron, NY, on June 25 to repair over 1,300 feet of seawall, which has deteriorated over time due to Lake Erie ice and wave action, at the northern section of LaSalle Park, Buffalo, NY.
30 Jun 2020
David Chai selected as USACE Program Manager of the Year
David D. Chai, Chief of Security Operations Branch in the Programs & Projects Management Division (PPMD) for the Far East District was selected as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 2020 Program Manager of the Year.
30 Jun 2020
Far East District hires first Korean Nation Engineer intern
DAEGU, South Korea –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED) has recently hired the district’s first Korean National (KN) Interdisciplinary Engineer intern.