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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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February

12 Feb 2020
Several Mississippi scour repairs complete
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District, Wynne Area Office, River Engineering and various construction partners recently delivered on yet another construction contract ahead of schedule, within budget and with zero safety incidents.
12 Feb 2020
President’s 2021 budget provides more than $181 million for district civil works projects including $123 million for New Lock at the Soo
The President’s Budget for fiscal year 2021 includes more than $5.9 billion in discretionary funding for the Civil Works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (see release at: Corps of Engineers, HQ Website – www.usace.army.mil) with more than $181 million for Detroit District projects around the Great Lakes. The Civil Works budget funds the operation and maintenance program, which includes the maintenance of federal shipping channels on the Great Lakes, maintenance of federal structures and the operation and maintenance of the Soo locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Incorporated in the budget is funding that will be used across the district's jurisdiction in Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
12 Feb 2020
Save Our Streams Workshop
(Knoxville, Iowa) – On Saturday, April 4th, the Izaak Walton League is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Red Rock to provide a certification workshop for anyone interested in becoming a Save Our Streams water quality monitor. The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Red Rock Visitor Center.
12 Feb 2020
Field trip to Redstone helps Huntsville Center LDP group expand leadership horizons
The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville’s 2020 Leadership Development Program I group expanded their knowledge base during a team-building trip to the Prototype Integration Facility and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center area of operations Jan. 31, 2020.
11 Feb 2020
20-005 Mill Creek Channel in Walla Walla worked as designed, says U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials: Walla Walla District Commander cites staff and community partnership, ready to help neighboring communities begin recovering from flooding
Twenty four years to the day in 1996 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District and Walla Walla engaged in one of the most significant flood fights along the Mill Creek Channel.
11 Feb 2020
Corps announces additional public meeting in Florida Keys for Combined Operational Plan (COP)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces an additional public meeting in the Florida Keys, as well as the public meetings in West Palm Beach and Cutler Bay, for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Combined Operational Plan (COP). Public comments are due March 16.
11 Feb 2020
Pole Vaulting is Life Changing for Survey Deputy; Son’s Success Rekindles Interest
When you haven’t played a sport for many years that you once excelled in, some people can still regain that prowess. Such is the case for New York District Deputy Survey Chief John Mraz, Survey Section, Operations Division, who set pole-vaulting records in high school 30 years ago.
11 Feb 2020
Kaskaskia Watershed Association to hold Annual Summit
CARLYLE LAKE - The 20th Annual Kaskaskia Watershed Summit sponsored by the Kaskaskia Watershed Association, Inc. (KWA) will be held Monday, March 2, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mariners Village Convention Center, Carlyle, Illinois. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. This year’s theme “Efforts and Needs for Continued Watershed Progress” will focus on the resources of the Kaskaskia watershed and their importance in the future.
11 Feb 2020
New York District marks start of WOSI Work
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced measures to reverse flood damage west of Shinnecock Inlet after two storms in October 2019 resulted in severe erosion and large losses of sand along the shoreline. The damage threatened properties west of the Shinnecock Inlet, including Dune Road, an evacuation route, commercial fishing plants, marina facilities, and public restaurants. USACE has awarded a $10.7 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Oakbrook, Illinois, to address the significant coastline storm damages encountered at the West of Shinnecock Inlet Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project on the south shore of Long Island.
11 Feb 2020
Wilmington District FY 2021 President’s Budget and FY 2020 Work Plan Released
The President released the budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 and the Fiscal Year 2020 Work Plan, which includes funding for ongoing projects in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District.

News Releases

12 Feb 2020
Several Mississippi scour repairs complete
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District, Wynne Area Office, River Engineering and various construction partners recently delivered on yet another construction contract ahead of schedule, within budget and with zero safety incidents.
12 Feb 2020
President’s 2021 budget provides more than $181 million for district civil works projects including $123 million for New Lock at the Soo
The President’s Budget for fiscal year 2021 includes more than $5.9 billion in discretionary funding for the Civil Works program of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (see release at: Corps of Engineers, HQ Website – www.usace.army.mil) with more than $181 million for Detroit District projects around the Great Lakes. The Civil Works budget funds the operation and maintenance program, which includes the maintenance of federal shipping channels on the Great Lakes, maintenance of federal structures and the operation and maintenance of the Soo locks, in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Incorporated in the budget is funding that will be used across the district's jurisdiction in Indiana, Minnesota, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
12 Feb 2020
Save Our Streams Workshop
(Knoxville, Iowa) – On Saturday, April 4th, the Izaak Walton League is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Red Rock to provide a certification workshop for anyone interested in becoming a Save Our Streams water quality monitor. The workshop will be held from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at the Red Rock Visitor Center.
12 Feb 2020
Field trip to Redstone helps Huntsville Center LDP group expand leadership horizons
The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville’s 2020 Leadership Development Program I group expanded their knowledge base during a team-building trip to the Prototype Integration Facility and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center area of operations Jan. 31, 2020.
11 Feb 2020
20-005 Mill Creek Channel in Walla Walla worked as designed, says U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials: Walla Walla District Commander cites staff and community partnership, ready to help neighboring communities begin recovering from flooding
Twenty four years to the day in 1996 the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Walla Walla District and Walla Walla engaged in one of the most significant flood fights along the Mill Creek Channel.
11 Feb 2020
Corps announces additional public meeting in Florida Keys for Combined Operational Plan (COP)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces an additional public meeting in the Florida Keys, as well as the public meetings in West Palm Beach and Cutler Bay, for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Combined Operational Plan (COP). Public comments are due March 16.
11 Feb 2020
Pole Vaulting is Life Changing for Survey Deputy; Son’s Success Rekindles Interest
When you haven’t played a sport for many years that you once excelled in, some people can still regain that prowess. Such is the case for New York District Deputy Survey Chief John Mraz, Survey Section, Operations Division, who set pole-vaulting records in high school 30 years ago.
11 Feb 2020
Kaskaskia Watershed Association to hold Annual Summit
CARLYLE LAKE - The 20th Annual Kaskaskia Watershed Summit sponsored by the Kaskaskia Watershed Association, Inc. (KWA) will be held Monday, March 2, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Mariners Village Convention Center, Carlyle, Illinois. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. This year’s theme “Efforts and Needs for Continued Watershed Progress” will focus on the resources of the Kaskaskia watershed and their importance in the future.
11 Feb 2020
New York District marks start of WOSI Work
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced measures to reverse flood damage west of Shinnecock Inlet after two storms in October 2019 resulted in severe erosion and large losses of sand along the shoreline. The damage threatened properties west of the Shinnecock Inlet, including Dune Road, an evacuation route, commercial fishing plants, marina facilities, and public restaurants. USACE has awarded a $10.7 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company of Oakbrook, Illinois, to address the significant coastline storm damages encountered at the West of Shinnecock Inlet Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project on the south shore of Long Island.
11 Feb 2020
Wilmington District FY 2021 President’s Budget and FY 2020 Work Plan Released
The President released the budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 and the Fiscal Year 2020 Work Plan, which includes funding for ongoing projects in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District.