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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

2 Nov 2020
Five-month Chicago Harbor lock closure to begin November 16
The Chicago Harbor Lock will be closed to all vessel traffic starting from 7 a.m. CST Monday, November 16, 2020, through 4 p.m. CDT Wednesday, April 14, 2021, for reconstruction of the north chamber wall.
October

30 Oct 2020
Corps, Orange County amend partnership agreement for Santa Ana River Mainstem project features to enhance flood protection
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District and the Orange County Flood Control District are pleased to announce the signing of an amendment to use Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 funds for select features of the Santa Ana River Mainstem project, designed to improve flood protection for more than 1 million people.
30 Oct 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-67 Lock 9 Tow Haulage
MKARNS - Tow haulage at Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 will not be available from 8 a.m. on Nov 2 to 5 p.m. on Nov 4.
30 Oct 2020
Army surgeon general recognizes Huntsville Center medical division
Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, who assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical Command in June, praised the team for ensuring Army Medicine provides safe, evidence-based environments of care for the Army’s top priority – its people.
30 Oct 2020
Eroded Streambank Wall Gets an Extreme Makeover
Approximately 20 people gathered near what appeared to be an insignificant wall to celebrate the completion of a project that has an enormous impact on six communities.
29 Oct 2020
LA District employees participate in Combined Federal Campaign to assist local charities
The CFC is the only authorized solicitation of employees in the federal workplace on behalf of charitable organizations. Its mission is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, and cost efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all, according to the Office of Personnel Management, which manages the campaign.
29 Oct 2020
Omaha District executes historic $1.65 billion program
There were many challenges this year; recovering from the catastrophic Lower Missouri River Basin flooding event of 2019, protecting the workforce and public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, and hurricane first responder deployments. But in the face of unprecedented adversity, USACE Omaha District rose to each challenge through leveraging industrious teamwork and continuing to successfully support its worldwide missions. The District ended the year executing its largest program ever at $1.65 billion.
29 Oct 2020
ERDC Director addresses Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce
Dr. David Pittman, director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), virtually addressed Vicksburg and Warren County community leaders during the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce meeting Oct. 23.
29 Oct 2020
USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 180 USACE-operated recreation areas within the district in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.
29 Oct 2020
Corps hosts Shallow Land Disposal Area Virtual Public Meeting Nov. 12
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh and Buffalo districts’ staff will host a virtual public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12 and present an update to the public on project status, result of annual environmental monitoring, upcoming site activities, and other issues of public interest of the Shallow Land Disposal Area site.

News Releases

2 Nov 2020
Five-month Chicago Harbor lock closure to begin November 16
The Chicago Harbor Lock will be closed to all vessel traffic starting from 7 a.m. CST Monday, November 16, 2020, through 4 p.m. CDT Wednesday, April 14, 2021, for reconstruction of the north chamber wall.
30 Oct 2020
Corps, Orange County amend partnership agreement for Santa Ana River Mainstem project features to enhance flood protection
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District and the Orange County Flood Control District are pleased to announce the signing of an amendment to use Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 funds for select features of the Santa Ana River Mainstem project, designed to improve flood protection for more than 1 million people.
30 Oct 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-67 Lock 9 Tow Haulage
MKARNS - Tow haulage at Arthur V. Ormond Lock (No. 9) NM 176.9 will not be available from 8 a.m. on Nov 2 to 5 p.m. on Nov 4.
30 Oct 2020
Army surgeon general recognizes Huntsville Center medical division
Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle, who assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical Command in June, praised the team for ensuring Army Medicine provides safe, evidence-based environments of care for the Army’s top priority – its people.
30 Oct 2020
Eroded Streambank Wall Gets an Extreme Makeover
Approximately 20 people gathered near what appeared to be an insignificant wall to celebrate the completion of a project that has an enormous impact on six communities.
29 Oct 2020
LA District employees participate in Combined Federal Campaign to assist local charities
The CFC is the only authorized solicitation of employees in the federal workplace on behalf of charitable organizations. Its mission is to promote and support philanthropy through a program that is employee focused, and cost efficient and effective in providing all federal employees the opportunity to improve the quality of life for all, according to the Office of Personnel Management, which manages the campaign.
29 Oct 2020
Omaha District executes historic $1.65 billion program
There were many challenges this year; recovering from the catastrophic Lower Missouri River Basin flooding event of 2019, protecting the workforce and public safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, and hurricane first responder deployments. But in the face of unprecedented adversity, USACE Omaha District rose to each challenge through leveraging industrious teamwork and continuing to successfully support its worldwide missions. The District ended the year executing its largest program ever at $1.65 billion.
29 Oct 2020
ERDC Director addresses Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce
Dr. David Pittman, director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), virtually addressed Vicksburg and Warren County community leaders during the Vicksburg-Warren County Chamber of Commerce meeting Oct. 23.
29 Oct 2020
USACE waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 180 USACE-operated recreation areas within the district in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.
29 Oct 2020
Corps hosts Shallow Land Disposal Area Virtual Public Meeting Nov. 12
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh and Buffalo districts’ staff will host a virtual public meeting on Thursday, Nov. 12 and present an update to the public on project status, result of annual environmental monitoring, upcoming site activities, and other issues of public interest of the Shallow Land Disposal Area site.