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a web page with images from recreational areas and an interactive map. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches nationwide Recreation Operational Status website

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has launched its Recreation Operational Status website to keep the public informed about the operational status of USACE recreation areas nationwide...'

5/22/2025
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Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

June 18, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers announces proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

June 16, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration

June 5, 2025

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May 30, 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches nationwide Recreation Operational Status website

May 22, 2025

News Stories

April

13 Apr 2020
Army Corps, Partners Construct Alternate Care Facility at State University of New York at Stony Brook, Long Island N.Y.
The Alternate Care Facility is taking shape on the State University of New York at Stony Brook on Long Island to facilitate the care for COVID-19 patients. The Corps awarded the $101 million contract to build a 1,000-bed temporary hospital and part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ efforts to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency response.
13 Apr 2020
NR 20-007: Public comment sought on environmental assessment for proposed Lake Cumberland Marina expansion
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 13, 2020) – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is seeking public comment on a draft “environmental assessment” and “unsigned finding of no significant impact,” which evaluate effects to the human environment associated with a proposed expansion of Lake Cumberland Marina.
13 Apr 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Completes 3 Alternate Care Sites-April 13, 2020 Update)
In the daily ACF roll up brief from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Javits Center in New York, NY; the TCF Center in Chicago and the Missouri ACF in Florissant, MO are all listed at 100% complete. Construction is underway on 18 additional locations for a total of 21 alternate care sites. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working in support of the FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency - and in coordination with other federal, state, local and tribal partners – in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The latest facts and figures about our ongoing activities are contained in the following infographic (As of April 13).
13 Apr 2020
Corp starts spring releases from Jamestown, Pipestem reservoirs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is increasing reservoir releases at Jamestown and Pipestem dams in North Dakota to begin evacuating spring snow melt runoff.
13 Apr 2020
Army Corps to start closing bays at Bonnet Carré Spillway April 13, 2020
Based on the reduced flows in the Mississippi River at Red River Landing, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District began the closing process at Bonnet Carré Spillway today, April 13.
13 Apr 2020
$10M contract awarded for ACM casting
The Memphis District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a $10 million contract for articulated concrete mattress (ACM) casting at Richardson Landing Casting Field to Mississippi Limestone Corporation from Friars Point, Mississippi.
13 Apr 2020
TAM Awards contract for Air Base in Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
The Middle East District awarded a contract for Muwaffaq-Salti Air Base, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
13 Apr 2020
TAM Awards contract for Air Base in Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
The Middle East District awarded a contract for Muwaffaq-Salti Air Base, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
13 Apr 2020
Force Health Protection Guidance – Supplement 8
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Matthew Donovan signed the eighth Force Health Protection Guidance, which focuses on the prevention of coronavirus in workplaces.
13 Apr 2020
Missouri River water management public meeting presentations available online
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Missouri River Water Management Division has released four videos of presentations that would normally be given at public meetings held throughout the Missouri River Basin. In-person public meetings on Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System operations originally scheduled for April were canceled to further reduce potential exposure to COVID-19. Instead, the agency will host virtual question and answer sessions in late April. A web page with the videos, a form for submitting questions, and call in dates and times is located here: https://go.usa.gov/xvBpc.

News Releases

13 Apr 2020
Army Corps, Partners Construct Alternate Care Facility at State University of New York at Stony Brook, Long Island N.Y.
The Alternate Care Facility is taking shape on the State University of New York at Stony Brook on Long Island to facilitate the care for COVID-19 patients. The Corps awarded the $101 million contract to build a 1,000-bed temporary hospital and part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ efforts to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency response.
13 Apr 2020
NR 20-007: Public comment sought on environmental assessment for proposed Lake Cumberland Marina expansion
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 13, 2020) – The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is seeking public comment on a draft “environmental assessment” and “unsigned finding of no significant impact,” which evaluate effects to the human environment associated with a proposed expansion of Lake Cumberland Marina.
13 Apr 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Completes 3 Alternate Care Sites-April 13, 2020 Update)
In the daily ACF roll up brief from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Javits Center in New York, NY; the TCF Center in Chicago and the Missouri ACF in Florissant, MO are all listed at 100% complete. Construction is underway on 18 additional locations for a total of 21 alternate care sites. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working in support of the FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency - and in coordination with other federal, state, local and tribal partners – in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The latest facts and figures about our ongoing activities are contained in the following infographic (As of April 13).
13 Apr 2020
Corp starts spring releases from Jamestown, Pipestem reservoirs
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, is increasing reservoir releases at Jamestown and Pipestem dams in North Dakota to begin evacuating spring snow melt runoff.
13 Apr 2020
Army Corps to start closing bays at Bonnet Carré Spillway April 13, 2020
Based on the reduced flows in the Mississippi River at Red River Landing, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District began the closing process at Bonnet Carré Spillway today, April 13.
13 Apr 2020
$10M contract awarded for ACM casting
The Memphis District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a $10 million contract for articulated concrete mattress (ACM) casting at Richardson Landing Casting Field to Mississippi Limestone Corporation from Friars Point, Mississippi.
13 Apr 2020
TAM Awards contract for Air Base in Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
The Middle East District awarded a contract for Muwaffaq-Salti Air Base, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
13 Apr 2020
TAM Awards contract for Air Base in Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan
The Middle East District awarded a contract for Muwaffaq-Salti Air Base, in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.
13 Apr 2020
Force Health Protection Guidance – Supplement 8
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Matthew Donovan signed the eighth Force Health Protection Guidance, which focuses on the prevention of coronavirus in workplaces.
13 Apr 2020
Missouri River water management public meeting presentations available online
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Missouri River Water Management Division has released four videos of presentations that would normally be given at public meetings held throughout the Missouri River Basin. In-person public meetings on Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System operations originally scheduled for April were canceled to further reduce potential exposure to COVID-19. Instead, the agency will host virtual question and answer sessions in late April. A web page with the videos, a form for submitting questions, and call in dates and times is located here: https://go.usa.gov/xvBpc.