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  • September

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    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.
  • Man surveys Red River of the North

    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.
  • Man surveys Red River of the North

    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.
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    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers initiates Blue Roof Program

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reviving its free Operation Blue Roof program to get as many houses into livable condition as possible during Hurricane Laura recovery. The program is currently active in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vernon parishes.
  • Shea Hammond, a member of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory’s (EL) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) team, monitors a Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) data-collecting aircraft as it begins its survey of a section of the Bayou Pierre watershed near Vicksburg, Mississippi. Researchers from the ERDC’s Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory recently collaborated with the EL UAS team for a project to develop a rapid watershed assessment approach using the remote sensing technology.

    ERDC researchers developing low-cost, rapid watershed assessment

    Researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) have partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District to develop and test a low-cost, rapid watershed assessment using remote sensing technology to evaluate problems associated with watershed instability including erosion, sedimentation, flooding and environmental degradation.
  • The hands of the clock at the top of the Rock Island District’s historic Clock Tower have been removed as part of an extensive restoration and preservation process.

    Historic Clock Gets Much Needed Preservation Work

    The Rock Island District’s historic clock, which sits atop the Clock Tower in the District’s headquarters building, is undergoing a significant preservation effort, not completed since 1950.
  • Gathright Dam in Alleghany County, Virginia, impounds water flowing down the Jackson River to create the 2,500-acre Lake Moomaw. Since opening in 1979, the dam has prevented numerous floods, saving countless dollars and lives.

    Norfolk District cancels Gathright Dam pulse release

    NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials have canceled Wednesday’s scheduled pulse release at Gathright Dam in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia near Covington.
  • Photo of Mangroves and seagrass in Biscayne Bay

    Corps announces public scoping meetings and public comment for Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades Ecosystem Restoration study

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces two public scoping meetings and the opening of the public scoping comment period for the Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades Ecosystem Restoration (BBSEER) Feasibility Study. Public scoping comments are due October 1, 2020.

  • August

    District boat scanning the riverbed downstream of the dam (U.S. Army photo by Joe Premozic)

    Teamwork and Innovation

    Every day, Pittsburgh District is faced with the task of using limited resources to remain good stewards of our region’s infrastructure. Tuesday, Aug. 4, was no different.
  • Blue Roof

    Operation Blue Roof

    Operation Blue Roof is a priority mission managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This is a free service to homeowners. Parties affected by Hurricane Laura are encouraged to submit a Right-of-Entry application. To learn more about Operation Blue Roof and to apply, visit: https://www.usace.army.mil/BlueRoof/

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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers initiates Blue Roof Program

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reviving its free Operation Blue Roof program to get as many houses into livable condition as possible during Hurricane Laura recovery. The program is currently active in Allen, Beauregard, Calcasieu, Cameron, Jefferson Davis, and Vernon parishes.

  • ERDC researchers developing low-cost, rapid watershed assessment

    Researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) have partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District to develop and test a low-cost, rapid watershed assessment using remote sensing technology to evaluate problems associated with watershed instability including erosion, sedimentation, flooding and environmental degradation.

  • Historic Clock Gets Much Needed Preservation Work

    The Rock Island District’s historic clock, which sits atop the Clock Tower in the District’s headquarters building, is undergoing a significant preservation effort, not completed since 1950.

  • Norfolk District cancels Gathright Dam pulse release

    NORFOLK, Va. – Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials have canceled Wednesday’s scheduled pulse release at Gathright Dam in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia near Covington.

  • Corps announces public scoping meetings and public comment for Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades Ecosystem Restoration study

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District announces two public scoping meetings and the opening of the public scoping comment period for the Biscayne Bay and Southeastern Everglades Ecosystem Restoration (BBSEER) Feasibility Study. Public scoping comments are due October 1, 2020.

  • Teamwork and Innovation

    Every day, Pittsburgh District is faced with the task of using limited resources to remain good stewards of our region’s infrastructure. Tuesday, Aug. 4, was no different.

  • Operation Blue Roof

    Operation Blue Roof is a priority mission managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This is a free service to homeowners. Parties affected by Hurricane Laura are encouraged to submit a Right-of-Entry application. To learn more about Operation Blue Roof and to apply, visit: https://www.usace.army.mil/BlueRoof/

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Every year things fly off of recreational boats, and the first instinct is to jump into the water. A hat is not worth losing your life over, so let it go or wear a life jacket while trying to retrieve it. #LifeJacketsWornNobodyMourns YouTube link: https://t.co/GeA1w7IN5T
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Grab your life jacket and enjoy some fun in the sun! Wearing a life jacket when you’re in, on, or near open water (lakes, rivers, ponds, etc.) will help ensure that you have a great summer. @PleaseWearIt https://t.co/fRkSmzQPFl
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Interested in learning more about the 2026 annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development? Public information sessions will take place soon. Learn more about these opportunities: https://t.co/dGJk1Xj3ec https://t.co/jIFRjBDB8d
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Today in USACE Headquarters, team members gathered in celebration of the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army and the Engineer Regiment with a cake cutting and Engineer Muster. Essayons! #USACE250 https://t.co/UY2tbosT2D
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Today the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrates 250 years: Since the beginning, USACE has been at the forefront of engineering excellence, responding to the nation’s most complex challenges with unmatched expertise and dedication. More: https://t.co/JUwEXjHnbn #USACE250 https://t.co/lk1bZOhVmR
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USACE is proud to celebrate 250 years of service to the nation. The USACE motto, Essayons, which means “Let us try” in French, captures our spirit of innovation and resolve. #USACE250 https://t.co/WrIOvSig2D
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Older than the nation it defends, the @USArmy has made a difference in the history and founding of America. Today, June 14, we celebrate America's Army and look forward to the upcoming birthday of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, June 16. Essayons! #USACE250 https://t.co/AFtbEy9eyM
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RT @USArmy: Honor the fallen. #Army250
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RT @USArmy: After 250 years, it still comes down to three words. THIS. WE'LL. DEFEND. #Army250 https://t.co/4V3faxVa96
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The @USArmy Birthday Run was held this morning at @JBMHH. For 250 years, the United States Army and our U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have stood strong in the defense of this Nation. #USACE250 https://t.co/HshuDrYG6G
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RT @USArmy: For 250 years, Army heroes have shaped our nation's story. To honor their legacy, we’ve launched a new site showcasing their…
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RT @USArmy: 🥳 The countdown for our 250th Birthday is underway! 🇺🇸 Visiting D.C. for the festival and parade? Save this post for everythin…
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A life jacket can’t save your life if it’s floating on top of the water and you’re sinking to the bottom. Having a life jacket on your boat, even if it’s “readily accessible,” is not good enough. #PleaseWearIt so you can enjoy boating another day. https://t.co/qwANN78BSK
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ICYMI: Proposals are being accepted for studies/projects for Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development: https://t.co/dGJk1Xj3ec https://t.co/PCz71EBDpZ
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RT @DeptofDefense: On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, changing the course of history. Their courage se…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,600 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19. Learn more: https://t.co/NsmH8yghB7 https://t.co/l5bj7hdwmh
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Did you know May 31st was National Dam Safety Awareness Day? We remember that no dam is risk free. We must work together to promote awareness of the benefits and risks of dams: https://t.co/0kaitO9FO9 #KnowYourDam #DamSafetyDay https://t.co/ZgaeZqVGaj
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