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a web page with images from recreational areas and an interactive map. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches nationwide Recreation Operational Status website

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has launched its Recreation Operational Status website to keep the public informed about the operational status of USACE recreation areas nationwide...'

5/22/2025
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HQ USACE NEWS RELEASES

Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

June 18, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers announces proposal to renew and revise nationwide permits

June 16, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Army Corps of Engineers’ Birthday and Juneteenth Celebration

June 5, 2025

USACE Showcases 250 Years of History, Service During DC Twilight Performance

May 30, 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches nationwide Recreation Operational Status website

May 22, 2025

News Stories

August

31 Aug 2020
Army Corps updates water release schedule at Francis E. Walter Dam
The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District updated the 2020 Francis E. Walter Dam Flow Management Plan. The Army Corps updated the plan, which states whitewater and fisheries releases will be scheduled if enough water storage is accumulated in the reservoir.
31 Aug 2020
Seattle District deploys local employees for Hurricane Laura recovery
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, deployed local technical experts to Louisiana Aug. 29 to support Hurricane Laura recovery efforts. A five-person Infrastructure Assessment Planning and Response Team deployed to assist the state with damage assessments of water and wastewater treatment facilities. They are also evaluating critical public infrastructure to determine if emergency repairs are necessary.
31 Aug 2020
District employee earns Civil Responder of the Year
When Jessica Fischer started her career at the Army Corps of Engineers 11 years ago, she didn’t plan on becoming an emergency manager. She was set on a quiet career as a Project Engineer at the New York District. Then 2011 happened.
31 Aug 2020
City of New Bedford seeks permit for Clark’s Cove shoreline protection project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application from the city
30 Aug 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-54 Increased Differentials on the WREC
MKARNS - This is to advise mariners transiting the White River Entrance Channel (WREC) of increased head differentials between Norrell Lock and Dam and Montgomery Point Lock and Dam
28 Aug 2020
ERDC environmental experts awarded patent for improving soil contamination testing
Testing soil for contaminants on military bases rather than sending samples to a laboratory has produced speedier, cost-saving results for researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environment Laboratory (EL). The team received a U.S. Patent this year for their innovative process “DNA-Based Testing for Environmental Contamination.”
28 Aug 2020
Deputy commander promoted to lieutenant colonel
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2020) – The deputy commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District received a promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel today during a ceremony at the district’s headquarters that was also seen virtually via WebEx.
28 Aug 2020
20-046 Corps to close confluence parking lot for maintenance
Lewiston, ID. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced today that they will be closing the confluence parking lot from Monday, Aug. 31 until Saturday Sept. 5 to accommodate asphalt maintenance work.
28 Aug 2020
USACE releases Mississippi River mainline levees Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released its Draft Supplement II (Draft SEIS II) to the 1976 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), Mississippi River and Tributaries (MR&T) Project, Mississippi River Mainline Levees (MRL), today, Aug. 28.
28 Aug 2020
Army Corps to decommission and dismantle historic, deactivated nuclear power plant at Fort Belvoir
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has awarded a $67.98 million contract to joint venture APTIM AECOM Decommissioning LLC, of Alexandria for the decommissioning, dismantling and disposal of the deactivated SM-1 nuclear power plant — the Army’s first nuclear reactor and first facility in America to provide nuclear-generated power for a sustained period to the commercial grid.

News Releases

31 Aug 2020
Army Corps updates water release schedule at Francis E. Walter Dam
The U.S. Army Corps Engineers’ Philadelphia District updated the 2020 Francis E. Walter Dam Flow Management Plan. The Army Corps updated the plan, which states whitewater and fisheries releases will be scheduled if enough water storage is accumulated in the reservoir.
31 Aug 2020
Seattle District deploys local employees for Hurricane Laura recovery
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, deployed local technical experts to Louisiana Aug. 29 to support Hurricane Laura recovery efforts. A five-person Infrastructure Assessment Planning and Response Team deployed to assist the state with damage assessments of water and wastewater treatment facilities. They are also evaluating critical public infrastructure to determine if emergency repairs are necessary.
31 Aug 2020
District employee earns Civil Responder of the Year
When Jessica Fischer started her career at the Army Corps of Engineers 11 years ago, she didn’t plan on becoming an emergency manager. She was set on a quiet career as a Project Engineer at the New York District. Then 2011 happened.
31 Aug 2020
City of New Bedford seeks permit for Clark’s Cove shoreline protection project
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application from the city
30 Aug 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-54 Increased Differentials on the WREC
MKARNS - This is to advise mariners transiting the White River Entrance Channel (WREC) of increased head differentials between Norrell Lock and Dam and Montgomery Point Lock and Dam
28 Aug 2020
ERDC environmental experts awarded patent for improving soil contamination testing
Testing soil for contaminants on military bases rather than sending samples to a laboratory has produced speedier, cost-saving results for researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environment Laboratory (EL). The team received a U.S. Patent this year for their innovative process “DNA-Based Testing for Environmental Contamination.”
28 Aug 2020
Deputy commander promoted to lieutenant colonel
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 28, 2020) – The deputy commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District received a promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel today during a ceremony at the district’s headquarters that was also seen virtually via WebEx.
28 Aug 2020
20-046 Corps to close confluence parking lot for maintenance
Lewiston, ID. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officials announced today that they will be closing the confluence parking lot from Monday, Aug. 31 until Saturday Sept. 5 to accommodate asphalt maintenance work.
28 Aug 2020
USACE releases Mississippi River mainline levees Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) released its Draft Supplement II (Draft SEIS II) to the 1976 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), Mississippi River and Tributaries (MR&T) Project, Mississippi River Mainline Levees (MRL), today, Aug. 28.
28 Aug 2020
Army Corps to decommission and dismantle historic, deactivated nuclear power plant at Fort Belvoir
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has awarded a $67.98 million contract to joint venture APTIM AECOM Decommissioning LLC, of Alexandria for the decommissioning, dismantling and disposal of the deactivated SM-1 nuclear power plant — the Army’s first nuclear reactor and first facility in America to provide nuclear-generated power for a sustained period to the commercial grid.