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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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News Stories

March

24 Mar 2020
Corps of Engineers recognizes Minneapolis resident
ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, selected Paul Johnson as one of its three Civil Servants of the Year for 2019.
24 Mar 2020
Corps of Engineers squashes rumors about reservoir access
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Consistent rumors abound concerning access to Thurmond Lake, Russell Lake and Hartwell Lake on the upper Savannah River for boating and fishing. Boating and fishing remain OPEN. Campgrounds and day-use areas at Thurmond and Hartwell lakes operated by the Corps of Engineers are closed until further notice. Boat ramps inside campgrounds and other boat ramps with gates are closed. Boat ramps without gates remain OPEN. Bank fishing remains OPEN.
24 Mar 2020
Annual Step Outside Day cancelled
KROTZ SPRINGS, La. – The 16th Annual STEP OUTSIDE Day, which was scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at the Sherburne Wildlife Management Area in the Atchafalaya Basin has been cancelled in response to the novel coronavirus.
23 Mar 2020
Missouri River public meetings canceled; options under consideration
To further reduce potential exposure to COVID-19, public meetings on Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System operations have been canceled. “To protect the public and Corps employees, and to adhere to guidance issued by state and local governments, we have canceled the public meetings originally scheduled for April 6-14.,” said John Remus, chief of the Corps’ Missouri Basin Water Management Division.
23 Mar 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-15 Arthur V. Ormond Lock(No. 9) Reopened
MKARNS - Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 has reopened to navigation traffic.
23 Mar 2020
Detroit District is protecting work force while working for the nation
DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is taking precautionary measures to protect its workforce, while also remaining committed to serving the nation during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
23 Mar 2020
Huntsville Center contract aids Navy hospital ship supporting coronavirus-19 efforts
The statement of work calls for a software acquisition so the ship’s medical staff can perform tele-healthcare for patients on shore.
23 Mar 2020
Corps of Engineers modifying operations at recreation areas due to COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District has closed all visitor centers, beaches and project offices to the public to protect against the further spread of COVID-19.
23 Mar 2020
USACE Philadelphia District supporting response to COVID-19 public health emergency
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District is providing initial planning and engineering support for the States of New Jersey and Delaware to address possible medical facility shortages due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The mission, in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the two states, is part of a nationwide federal, state and local effort to respond to the public health emergency.
23 Mar 2020
Greenup Locks Recreation Area Closed During Construction
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The recreation area at the Greenup Locks and Dam in Greenup, Ky., has been closed to the public because of construction on the access road to the parking lot.

News Releases

24 Mar 2020
Corps of Engineers recognizes Minneapolis resident
ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, selected Paul Johnson as one of its three Civil Servants of the Year for 2019.
24 Mar 2020
Corps of Engineers squashes rumors about reservoir access
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Consistent rumors abound concerning access to Thurmond Lake, Russell Lake and Hartwell Lake on the upper Savannah River for boating and fishing. Boating and fishing remain OPEN. Campgrounds and day-use areas at Thurmond and Hartwell lakes operated by the Corps of Engineers are closed until further notice. Boat ramps inside campgrounds and other boat ramps with gates are closed. Boat ramps without gates remain OPEN. Bank fishing remains OPEN.
24 Mar 2020
Annual Step Outside Day cancelled
KROTZ SPRINGS, La. – The 16th Annual STEP OUTSIDE Day, which was scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at the Sherburne Wildlife Management Area in the Atchafalaya Basin has been cancelled in response to the novel coronavirus.
23 Mar 2020
Missouri River public meetings canceled; options under consideration
To further reduce potential exposure to COVID-19, public meetings on Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System operations have been canceled. “To protect the public and Corps employees, and to adhere to guidance issued by state and local governments, we have canceled the public meetings originally scheduled for April 6-14.,” said John Remus, chief of the Corps’ Missouri Basin Water Management Division.
23 Mar 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-15 Arthur V. Ormond Lock(No. 9) Reopened
MKARNS - Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 has reopened to navigation traffic.
23 Mar 2020
Detroit District is protecting work force while working for the nation
DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, is taking precautionary measures to protect its workforce, while also remaining committed to serving the nation during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
23 Mar 2020
Huntsville Center contract aids Navy hospital ship supporting coronavirus-19 efforts
The statement of work calls for a software acquisition so the ship’s medical staff can perform tele-healthcare for patients on shore.
23 Mar 2020
Corps of Engineers modifying operations at recreation areas due to COVID-19
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District has closed all visitor centers, beaches and project offices to the public to protect against the further spread of COVID-19.
23 Mar 2020
USACE Philadelphia District supporting response to COVID-19 public health emergency
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District is providing initial planning and engineering support for the States of New Jersey and Delaware to address possible medical facility shortages due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The mission, in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the two states, is part of a nationwide federal, state and local effort to respond to the public health emergency.
23 Mar 2020
Greenup Locks Recreation Area Closed During Construction
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – The recreation area at the Greenup Locks and Dam in Greenup, Ky., has been closed to the public because of construction on the access road to the parking lot.