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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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November

17 Nov 2020
ERDC scientist creates algorithm to distinguish the forest from the trees
When people think about the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), there are many innovative solutions that come to mind — from blast-proof wallpaper used to protect employees at the Pentagon to the rover wheels created for landing on the moon.
17 Nov 2020
Boundary line maintenance at J. Strom Thurmond Project begins
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Workers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District at J. Strom Thurmond Project have begun work to inspect and re-paint approximately 50 miles of the existing boundary line. R&D Maintenance Services, a contractor with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, uses bright orange paint to make boundary line “witness trees” more visible and easier to identify, as well as trimming heavy brush to clear the boundary line between witness trees. This routine boundary maintenance does not move present property lines. The work makes existing property lines more visible.
17 Nov 2020
USACE hosting virtual workshop for Cave Run Lake Master Plan Update
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of updating its 1984 Master Plan for Cave Run
17 Nov 2020
Corps of Engineers’ chief signs off on Malibu Creek ecosystem restoration, elevates project to Congress
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District and its partner, the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Angeles District, are one step closer on a project to restore Malibu Creek’s ecosystem after receiving support from the Corps’ top brass. Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, the Corps’ commanding general and 55th U.S. Army chief of engineers, signed the Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration project chief’s report Nov. 13 at the Corps’ headquarters in Washington D.C., which elevates the report to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and to Congress for consideration of project authorization.
17 Nov 2020
Security Apprentice Hones Skills By Taking Over 775 Hours of Training in a Year
Sometimes a job is created just for you. Such is the case for Gregory Pavelka. In fact, his entry into the FED was almost serendipitous.
16 Nov 2020
Rast named USACE Silver Jackets Coordinator for 2019
The Silver Jackets Coordinator of the Year Award recognizes outstanding individual USACE efforts and contributions to a Silver Jackets team. The award recipient for 2019 is Mr. Brian Rast, of the Kansas City District. Mr. Rast serves as the USACE Silver Jackets Coordinator for the Kansas and Missouri Silver Jackets teams and has made significant contributions to meeting the states’ priorities for flood risk management in these roles. Mr. Rast has utilized the State Silver Jackets teams’ webpages to effectively communicate the teams’ partnership and interagency efforts and to keep past work readily accessible for reference. He has focused on building relationships between federal agencies to support the state teams, including co-facilitating a USACE-FEMA Partnering Meeting and establishing a Federal Partners Mitigation Workgroup. Mr. Rast readily shares his knowledge and expertise by conducting training sessions with partners on floodplain management plans and nonstructural flood risk management approaches.
16 Nov 2020
USACE seeks public input for Norfork Lake Master Plan revision process
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is notifying the public that the scoping comment period for the Norfork Lake Master Plan revision will begin November 16.
16 Nov 2020
USACE seeks public input for the Millwood Lake Master Plan and Shoreline Management Plan revision process
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is notifying the public that the scoping comment period for the Millwood Lake Master Plan and Shoreline Management Plan revisions will begin November 16.
16 Nov 2020
Position Title: Maintenance Scheduler/Planner
USACE Memphis DistrictWe are seeking motivated individuals to work in Operations DivisionPUBLIC
16 Nov 2020
Position Title: Welder
Opening and Closing Dates: 11/16 - 11/20/2020 Position Title: Welder Series/Grade: WG-3703-10 Full Performance Level: WG-10 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard Hourly Salary Range: $25.58- $29.85 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Up to 10% Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens

News Releases

17 Nov 2020
ERDC scientist creates algorithm to distinguish the forest from the trees
When people think about the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), there are many innovative solutions that come to mind — from blast-proof wallpaper used to protect employees at the Pentagon to the rover wheels created for landing on the moon.
17 Nov 2020
Boundary line maintenance at J. Strom Thurmond Project begins
SAVANNAH, Ga. – Workers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District at J. Strom Thurmond Project have begun work to inspect and re-paint approximately 50 miles of the existing boundary line. R&D Maintenance Services, a contractor with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, uses bright orange paint to make boundary line “witness trees” more visible and easier to identify, as well as trimming heavy brush to clear the boundary line between witness trees. This routine boundary maintenance does not move present property lines. The work makes existing property lines more visible.
17 Nov 2020
USACE hosting virtual workshop for Cave Run Lake Master Plan Update
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in the process of updating its 1984 Master Plan for Cave Run
17 Nov 2020
Corps of Engineers’ chief signs off on Malibu Creek ecosystem restoration, elevates project to Congress
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District and its partner, the California Department of Parks and Recreation, Angeles District, are one step closer on a project to restore Malibu Creek’s ecosystem after receiving support from the Corps’ top brass. Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, the Corps’ commanding general and 55th U.S. Army chief of engineers, signed the Malibu Creek Ecosystem Restoration project chief’s report Nov. 13 at the Corps’ headquarters in Washington D.C., which elevates the report to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, U.S. Office of Management and Budget, and to Congress for consideration of project authorization.
17 Nov 2020
Security Apprentice Hones Skills By Taking Over 775 Hours of Training in a Year
Sometimes a job is created just for you. Such is the case for Gregory Pavelka. In fact, his entry into the FED was almost serendipitous.
16 Nov 2020
Rast named USACE Silver Jackets Coordinator for 2019
The Silver Jackets Coordinator of the Year Award recognizes outstanding individual USACE efforts and contributions to a Silver Jackets team. The award recipient for 2019 is Mr. Brian Rast, of the Kansas City District. Mr. Rast serves as the USACE Silver Jackets Coordinator for the Kansas and Missouri Silver Jackets teams and has made significant contributions to meeting the states’ priorities for flood risk management in these roles. Mr. Rast has utilized the State Silver Jackets teams’ webpages to effectively communicate the teams’ partnership and interagency efforts and to keep past work readily accessible for reference. He has focused on building relationships between federal agencies to support the state teams, including co-facilitating a USACE-FEMA Partnering Meeting and establishing a Federal Partners Mitigation Workgroup. Mr. Rast readily shares his knowledge and expertise by conducting training sessions with partners on floodplain management plans and nonstructural flood risk management approaches.
16 Nov 2020
USACE seeks public input for Norfork Lake Master Plan revision process
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is notifying the public that the scoping comment period for the Norfork Lake Master Plan revision will begin November 16.
16 Nov 2020
USACE seeks public input for the Millwood Lake Master Plan and Shoreline Management Plan revision process
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is notifying the public that the scoping comment period for the Millwood Lake Master Plan and Shoreline Management Plan revisions will begin November 16.
16 Nov 2020
Position Title: Maintenance Scheduler/Planner
USACE Memphis DistrictWe are seeking motivated individuals to work in Operations DivisionPUBLIC
16 Nov 2020
Position Title: Welder
Opening and Closing Dates: 11/16 - 11/20/2020 Position Title: Welder Series/Grade: WG-3703-10 Full Performance Level: WG-10 Duty Location: Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard Hourly Salary Range: $25.58- $29.85 Work Schedule: Full-Time Appointment Type: Permanent Travel Requirement: Up to 10% Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens