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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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January

27 Jan 2012
St. Louis District, Mississippi Valley Division prepare for 2012 flood season
After the monumental flood events of 2011, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Mississippi Valley Division carefully inspected and completed damage assessments reports for all levees, channel improvements, navigation channels and structures associated with the Mississippi River and Tributaries, or MR&T, project, one of this country's most comprehensive and successful flood control systems.
27 Jan 2012
USACE districts collaborate to provide essential services in Afghanistan
Teamwork is a tenet of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as it fulfills its mission to provide engineering services to the nation in peace and war, and nowhere is that better exemplified than the collaboration that exists among the districts of the Transatlantic Division in delivering services that support construction in Afghanistan.
26 Jan 2012
Army Corps doesn't play shell games with turtle protection
Every time the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins a beach replenishment project, it takes measures to protect sea trtles that comply with environmental policies established by the National Marine Fisheries Service, or NMFS.
25 Jan 2012
Corps of Engineers offers internships for Warriors in Transition
he internships are offered as part of Operation Warfighter, a temporary assignment internship program developed by the Department of Defense for service members that are recovering at military treatment facilities throughout the U.S. The program provides wounded, ill or injured service members with meaningful activity outside of the hospital environment and offers a supportive means of transition back to the military or civilian workforce.
23 Jan 2012
Data-based business dashboard drives project success in Afghanistan Engineer District-South
A "dashboard" of statistics helps U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-South move rapidly and efficiently toward completing its construction projects in Afghanistan on time.
23 Jan 2012
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partners with the Association of Pacific Ports
The main purpose of the Pacific Ports Association is to bring together leaders from ports and businesses from across the Pacific to build partnerships, share best practices and learn what is working and what is not as ports throughout the Pacific face similar challenges in different environments.
23 Jan 2012
Corps of Engineers completes river bypass for Afghans
Afghans now have an alternative to driving over the Arghistan River bridge in Kandahar province.
20 Jan 2012
Army Corps, partners, celebrate Cape May project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its state, federal and local partners marked the completion of a more than $9 million beach replenishment project, Jan. 18, 2012 with a ceremony at the Coast Guard base here.
20 Jan 2012
Army Corps dredge rescues boater
Crew members of the Dredge McFarland rescued a boater who had reportedly been floating in 48 degree water for nearly three hours and was only minutes away from being carried out of the harbor and into the open ocean when the McFarland crew spotted him and plucked him out of the channel.
20 Jan 2012
Corps discusses environmental, economic benefits of restoration at Everglades Coalition Conference
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District spoke at the 27th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference, Jan. 5-8, 2012, in Stuart, Fla., the largest annual forum for discourse on Everglades restoration and conservation.

News Releases

27 Jan 2012
St. Louis District, Mississippi Valley Division prepare for 2012 flood season
After the monumental flood events of 2011, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Mississippi Valley Division carefully inspected and completed damage assessments reports for all levees, channel improvements, navigation channels and structures associated with the Mississippi River and Tributaries, or MR&T, project, one of this country's most comprehensive and successful flood control systems.
27 Jan 2012
USACE districts collaborate to provide essential services in Afghanistan
Teamwork is a tenet of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as it fulfills its mission to provide engineering services to the nation in peace and war, and nowhere is that better exemplified than the collaboration that exists among the districts of the Transatlantic Division in delivering services that support construction in Afghanistan.
26 Jan 2012
Army Corps doesn't play shell games with turtle protection
Every time the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers begins a beach replenishment project, it takes measures to protect sea trtles that comply with environmental policies established by the National Marine Fisheries Service, or NMFS.
25 Jan 2012
Corps of Engineers offers internships for Warriors in Transition
he internships are offered as part of Operation Warfighter, a temporary assignment internship program developed by the Department of Defense for service members that are recovering at military treatment facilities throughout the U.S. The program provides wounded, ill or injured service members with meaningful activity outside of the hospital environment and offers a supportive means of transition back to the military or civilian workforce.
23 Jan 2012
Data-based business dashboard drives project success in Afghanistan Engineer District-South
A "dashboard" of statistics helps U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-South move rapidly and efficiently toward completing its construction projects in Afghanistan on time.
23 Jan 2012
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partners with the Association of Pacific Ports
The main purpose of the Pacific Ports Association is to bring together leaders from ports and businesses from across the Pacific to build partnerships, share best practices and learn what is working and what is not as ports throughout the Pacific face similar challenges in different environments.
23 Jan 2012
Corps of Engineers completes river bypass for Afghans
Afghans now have an alternative to driving over the Arghistan River bridge in Kandahar province.
20 Jan 2012
Army Corps, partners, celebrate Cape May project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its state, federal and local partners marked the completion of a more than $9 million beach replenishment project, Jan. 18, 2012 with a ceremony at the Coast Guard base here.
20 Jan 2012
Army Corps dredge rescues boater
Crew members of the Dredge McFarland rescued a boater who had reportedly been floating in 48 degree water for nearly three hours and was only minutes away from being carried out of the harbor and into the open ocean when the McFarland crew spotted him and plucked him out of the channel.
20 Jan 2012
Corps discusses environmental, economic benefits of restoration at Everglades Coalition Conference
Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District spoke at the 27th Annual Everglades Coalition Conference, Jan. 5-8, 2012, in Stuart, Fla., the largest annual forum for discourse on Everglades restoration and conservation.