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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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March 6, 2025

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September

2 Sep 2020
Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration program launches new webpage
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission are proud to announce the new Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration (GLFER) Program web page: https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Home/Great-Lakes-Fishery-Ecosystem-Restoration-Program/
2 Sep 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-53 Sailing Instruction Lifted
MKARNS - The sailing instruction for NM 271.4 to NM 273, as noted in Navigation Notice SWL 19-72 has been lifted.
2 Sep 2020
Physical permits not required for hunting equipment at Kanopolis Lake this hunting season
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Kanopolis Lake will not be issuing Hunting Equipment Permits this hunting season due to COVID-19 concerns. The Hunting Equipment Permit Program hunting policies and regulations still apply with the only change of not requiring the physical permit tag.
2 Sep 2020
Using natural forces, sediment to restore coastal marsh habitat
In this episode of the Engineering With Nature® Podcast, guest Jeff Corbino, environmental resources specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Orleans District, shares several examples of Engineering With Nature (EWN) to restore coastal marsh habitat as a key part of the district’s navigation mission.
2 Sep 2020
Using natural forces, sediment to restore coastal marsh habitat
In this episode of the Engineering With Nature® Podcast, guest Jeff Corbino, environmental resources specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Orleans District, shares several examples of Engineering With Nature (EWN) to restore coastal marsh habitat as a key part of the district’s navigation mission.
2 Sep 2020
Contract awarded for Chippewa Diversion upstream cofferdam construction
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently awarded a $133,611 contract to Tunheim Construction LLC, out of Moorhead, Minnesota, to construct an upstream cofferdam for the Chippewa Diversion, near Watson, Minnesota.
2 Sep 2020
Army Corps announces fall drawdown elevation targets for Lake Pend Oreille
Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials have announced Lake Pend Oreille elevation targets for the upcoming fall draft at Albeni Falls Dam. Winter drawdown is scheduled to commence on Sept. 20 and the fall 2020 elevation targets are to: • Hold summer pool elevation, 2,062-2,062.5 feet, through Sept. 20 • Maintain 2,061 feet through Sept. 27 • Target 2,060-2,061 feet by Sept. 30 • Target 2,051-2,051.5 feet by Nov. 15
2 Sep 2020
Hartwell Lake to open recreation areas for seasonal hunting
SAVANNAH, Ga. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced today areas open to hunting at Hartwell Lake for the 2020-2021 Georgia and South Carolina seasons. Four areas in Georgia and nine areas in South Carolina will be open for hunting under hunting laws and regulations established by each state.
2 Sep 2020
Corps advises lake and river visitors to be cautious Labor Day weekend
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is advising lake and river visitors to be cautious this Labor Day weekend. Labor Day weekend is among the top three busiest weekends of the year at the region’s lakes and rivers, and officials from the district say they expect this year will be no exception.
2 Sep 2020
Corps continues march toward diversion completion
With every swing of a hammer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, continues its progress toward completing the Fargo – Moorhead Metro Diversion Flood Risk Management Project.

News Releases

2 Sep 2020
Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration program launches new webpage
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Great Lakes Fishery Commission are proud to announce the new Great Lakes Fishery and Ecosystem Restoration (GLFER) Program web page: https://www.lrd.usace.army.mil/Home/Great-Lakes-Fishery-Ecosystem-Restoration-Program/
2 Sep 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-53 Sailing Instruction Lifted
MKARNS - The sailing instruction for NM 271.4 to NM 273, as noted in Navigation Notice SWL 19-72 has been lifted.
2 Sep 2020
Physical permits not required for hunting equipment at Kanopolis Lake this hunting season
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Kanopolis Lake will not be issuing Hunting Equipment Permits this hunting season due to COVID-19 concerns. The Hunting Equipment Permit Program hunting policies and regulations still apply with the only change of not requiring the physical permit tag.
2 Sep 2020
Using natural forces, sediment to restore coastal marsh habitat
In this episode of the Engineering With Nature® Podcast, guest Jeff Corbino, environmental resources specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Orleans District, shares several examples of Engineering With Nature (EWN) to restore coastal marsh habitat as a key part of the district’s navigation mission.
2 Sep 2020
Using natural forces, sediment to restore coastal marsh habitat
In this episode of the Engineering With Nature® Podcast, guest Jeff Corbino, environmental resources specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New Orleans District, shares several examples of Engineering With Nature (EWN) to restore coastal marsh habitat as a key part of the district’s navigation mission.
2 Sep 2020
Contract awarded for Chippewa Diversion upstream cofferdam construction
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently awarded a $133,611 contract to Tunheim Construction LLC, out of Moorhead, Minnesota, to construct an upstream cofferdam for the Chippewa Diversion, near Watson, Minnesota.
2 Sep 2020
Army Corps announces fall drawdown elevation targets for Lake Pend Oreille
Seattle District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ officials have announced Lake Pend Oreille elevation targets for the upcoming fall draft at Albeni Falls Dam. Winter drawdown is scheduled to commence on Sept. 20 and the fall 2020 elevation targets are to: • Hold summer pool elevation, 2,062-2,062.5 feet, through Sept. 20 • Maintain 2,061 feet through Sept. 27 • Target 2,060-2,061 feet by Sept. 30 • Target 2,051-2,051.5 feet by Nov. 15
2 Sep 2020
Hartwell Lake to open recreation areas for seasonal hunting
SAVANNAH, Ga. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced today areas open to hunting at Hartwell Lake for the 2020-2021 Georgia and South Carolina seasons. Four areas in Georgia and nine areas in South Carolina will be open for hunting under hunting laws and regulations established by each state.
2 Sep 2020
Corps advises lake and river visitors to be cautious Labor Day weekend
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is advising lake and river visitors to be cautious this Labor Day weekend. Labor Day weekend is among the top three busiest weekends of the year at the region’s lakes and rivers, and officials from the district say they expect this year will be no exception.
2 Sep 2020
Corps continues march toward diversion completion
With every swing of a hammer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, continues its progress toward completing the Fargo – Moorhead Metro Diversion Flood Risk Management Project.