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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

6 Feb 2020
Corps releases draft dredged material plan, sets public meeting date
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, released its draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, for a proposed dredged material management plan in Pool 6, near Winona, Minnesota, today, Feb. 4, and will accept comment on it through March 9.
6 Feb 2020
Army Corps releases final Indian Rock Dam Master Plan; maintains low density recreation activities
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the new Indian Rock Dam Master Plan that will serve as
6 Feb 2020
St. Tammany Parish Pre-Scoping meetings scheduled
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District is hosting two pre-scoping meetings to share information and gather public input on the St. Tammany Parish Flood Risk Management Study.
6 Feb 2020
Ivan's Campground site reservations now available
Campers: Ivan's Campground site reservations are now available for the 2020 season! Reservations are required for all campsites in Ivans Campground and can be made at any time prior to occupying a site. To check for site availability or to make a reservation, please visit www.recreation.gov or by calling toll free at 1-877-444-6777.
6 Feb 2020
Preparations to reservoir system continue for 2020 runoff season
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to prepare the Missouri River Mainstem System for the 2020 runoff season. Gavins Point releases were increased from 30,000 cubic feet per second to 35,000 cfs this week. Gavins Point Dam winter releases normally range between 12,000 and 17,000 cfs.
6 Feb 2020
MVD to get new Bank Grading Unit
“A lot of work is accomplished with the use of a barge mounted dragline and bulldozers,” Civil Engineer Jake Storz said. “Right now, the current machine used to do much of this work is over 70 years old and ready to retire. That’s why the Mississippi Valley Division is well on its way to getting a new Bank Grading Unit to replace the current one.”
6 Feb 2020
Corps signs cost share agreement with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for Big Sandy Lake study
ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, signed a cost share agreement with the Minnesota Department of Resources last week, to study the Big Sandy Lake watershed and the impacts on the aquatic community from the operation of Big Sandy Lake Dam, near McGregor, Minnesota.
6 Feb 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District hosting Business Opportunities Open House
Corps seeks to grow relationships with area businesses large and small
5 Feb 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-06 Ormond Lock(No.9) Closure Extension
MKARNS - The lock closure at Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No.9), identified in Navigation Notice No. SWL 20-04, has been extended to Feb 7 at 12 noon.
5 Feb 2020
Investing in Infrastructure
The Buffalo North Breakwater structure located at the entrance into Buffalo Harbor is maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Buffalo District and is critical to the Great Lakes Navigation System. The structure serves to protect the northerly entrance into the Buffalo Harbor, the entrance into the Black Rock Canal and the downtown waterfront from powerful natural forces such as storm surges, large waves and ice.

News Releases

6 Feb 2020
Corps releases draft dredged material plan, sets public meeting date
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, released its draft Environmental Assessment, or EA, for a proposed dredged material management plan in Pool 6, near Winona, Minnesota, today, Feb. 4, and will accept comment on it through March 9.
6 Feb 2020
Army Corps releases final Indian Rock Dam Master Plan; maintains low density recreation activities
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has released the new Indian Rock Dam Master Plan that will serve as
6 Feb 2020
St. Tammany Parish Pre-Scoping meetings scheduled
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District is hosting two pre-scoping meetings to share information and gather public input on the St. Tammany Parish Flood Risk Management Study.
6 Feb 2020
Ivan's Campground site reservations now available
Campers: Ivan's Campground site reservations are now available for the 2020 season! Reservations are required for all campsites in Ivans Campground and can be made at any time prior to occupying a site. To check for site availability or to make a reservation, please visit www.recreation.gov or by calling toll free at 1-877-444-6777.
6 Feb 2020
Preparations to reservoir system continue for 2020 runoff season
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to prepare the Missouri River Mainstem System for the 2020 runoff season. Gavins Point releases were increased from 30,000 cubic feet per second to 35,000 cfs this week. Gavins Point Dam winter releases normally range between 12,000 and 17,000 cfs.
6 Feb 2020
MVD to get new Bank Grading Unit
“A lot of work is accomplished with the use of a barge mounted dragline and bulldozers,” Civil Engineer Jake Storz said. “Right now, the current machine used to do much of this work is over 70 years old and ready to retire. That’s why the Mississippi Valley Division is well on its way to getting a new Bank Grading Unit to replace the current one.”
6 Feb 2020
Corps signs cost share agreement with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for Big Sandy Lake study
ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, signed a cost share agreement with the Minnesota Department of Resources last week, to study the Big Sandy Lake watershed and the impacts on the aquatic community from the operation of Big Sandy Lake Dam, near McGregor, Minnesota.
6 Feb 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District hosting Business Opportunities Open House
Corps seeks to grow relationships with area businesses large and small
5 Feb 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-06 Ormond Lock(No.9) Closure Extension
MKARNS - The lock closure at Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No.9), identified in Navigation Notice No. SWL 20-04, has been extended to Feb 7 at 12 noon.
5 Feb 2020
Investing in Infrastructure
The Buffalo North Breakwater structure located at the entrance into Buffalo Harbor is maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Buffalo District and is critical to the Great Lakes Navigation System. The structure serves to protect the northerly entrance into the Buffalo Harbor, the entrance into the Black Rock Canal and the downtown waterfront from powerful natural forces such as storm surges, large waves and ice.