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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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29 May 2020
PDT conducts first virtual VE study work session
The Slope Flattening Project Delivery Team (PDT) recently conducted the first virtual value engineering (VE) study work session with team member Neal Newman, who happens to be one of only 12 certified value specialists in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
29 May 2020
20-0036, Phillips 66 Alliance H2PL, LLC
Phillips 66 Alliance H2PL, LLC proposes to construct the Alliance Hydrogen Pipeline Project, an approximately 36 mile, 12-inch diameter hydrogen pipeline from an existing facility in Luling Louisiana to the Alliance refinery in Belle Chasse, Louisiana.
29 May 2020
19-0682; Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage
Pheonix Global Engineering and Construction obo Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage proposes to dredge, temporary stockpile and construct the Lake Cataouatche Pump Station approximately 95 feet landward of the West Bank and Vicinity- HSDRRS Lake Cataouatche Levee.
29 May 2020
Corps of Engineers expands reservations at Fort Peck Downstream and West End Campgrounds
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will open the Downstream Campground and West End Tent and Trailer Campground at the Fort Peck, Montana project for camping Monday. Both campgrounds are moving to a full reservation system to streamline site occupancy and payments for visitors and staff. The cash-less process will help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
29 May 2020
Gavins Point USACE campgrounds opening Monday
Campgrounds operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Gavins Point Project will open Monday. This will include Cottonwood and Nebraska Tailwaters campgrounds.
29 May 2020
Dam Safety Day recognized in Kansas City District
Living with dams is a shared responsibility and requires constant assessment, continuous communication and engagement with local public and emergency management agencies. The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, operates and manages 18 dams in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. Flood control serves as the primary purpose of these dams. Corps reservoirs provide many other benefits including recreation activities.
29 May 2020
Corps career fair goes virtual on June 3
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District is open for business and hiring. The District will host their first-ever virtual career fair on June 3, 2020, from 10-11 a.m., to fill vacancies within the organization.
29 May 2020
Army Corps announces phased re-opening of campgrounds and Mountain Bike Skills Park at Raystown Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced the phased reopening approach of Raystown Lake campgrounds, the Mountain Bike Skills Park, and public restroom facilities that were closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The phased reopening approach in response to COVID-19 will begin with:
29 May 2020
Camping set to resume at Corps of Engineers parks
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is preparing to reopen camping at its parks in eastern North Dakota, Minnesota and western Wisconsin, June 1.
29 May 2020
Camping set to resume at Corps of Engineers parks
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is preparing to reopen camping at its parks in eastern North Dakota, Minnesota and western Wisconsin, June 1.

News Releases

29 May 2020
PDT conducts first virtual VE study work session
The Slope Flattening Project Delivery Team (PDT) recently conducted the first virtual value engineering (VE) study work session with team member Neal Newman, who happens to be one of only 12 certified value specialists in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
29 May 2020
20-0036, Phillips 66 Alliance H2PL, LLC
Phillips 66 Alliance H2PL, LLC proposes to construct the Alliance Hydrogen Pipeline Project, an approximately 36 mile, 12-inch diameter hydrogen pipeline from an existing facility in Luling Louisiana to the Alliance refinery in Belle Chasse, Louisiana.
29 May 2020
19-0682; Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage
Pheonix Global Engineering and Construction obo Jefferson Parish Department of Drainage proposes to dredge, temporary stockpile and construct the Lake Cataouatche Pump Station approximately 95 feet landward of the West Bank and Vicinity- HSDRRS Lake Cataouatche Levee.
29 May 2020
Corps of Engineers expands reservations at Fort Peck Downstream and West End Campgrounds
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will open the Downstream Campground and West End Tent and Trailer Campground at the Fort Peck, Montana project for camping Monday. Both campgrounds are moving to a full reservation system to streamline site occupancy and payments for visitors and staff. The cash-less process will help reduce the spread of COVID-19.
29 May 2020
Gavins Point USACE campgrounds opening Monday
Campgrounds operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Gavins Point Project will open Monday. This will include Cottonwood and Nebraska Tailwaters campgrounds.
29 May 2020
Dam Safety Day recognized in Kansas City District
Living with dams is a shared responsibility and requires constant assessment, continuous communication and engagement with local public and emergency management agencies. The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, operates and manages 18 dams in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa. Flood control serves as the primary purpose of these dams. Corps reservoirs provide many other benefits including recreation activities.
29 May 2020
Corps career fair goes virtual on June 3
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District is open for business and hiring. The District will host their first-ever virtual career fair on June 3, 2020, from 10-11 a.m., to fill vacancies within the organization.
29 May 2020
Army Corps announces phased re-opening of campgrounds and Mountain Bike Skills Park at Raystown Lake
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has announced the phased reopening approach of Raystown Lake campgrounds, the Mountain Bike Skills Park, and public restroom facilities that were closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The phased reopening approach in response to COVID-19 will begin with:
29 May 2020
Camping set to resume at Corps of Engineers parks
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is preparing to reopen camping at its parks in eastern North Dakota, Minnesota and western Wisconsin, June 1.
29 May 2020
Camping set to resume at Corps of Engineers parks
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is preparing to reopen camping at its parks in eastern North Dakota, Minnesota and western Wisconsin, June 1.