USACE News

/ /

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
Read More

HQ USACE NEWS RELEASES

Water Resources Development Act of 2024 public comment period

March 6, 2025

News Stories

November

27 Nov 2019
Using data to determine flooding
“I understand data and the different things we can do with information,” said Jennifer Kist,
27 Nov 2019
Hurricane Dorian Response
Each year, the Lowcountry braces for hurricane season. Extending from June 1st to November 30th and
27 Nov 2019
Afghanistan District is Thankful for its Volunteers
Across the world families are gathering together to share memories and cherish some of the most simplest that life has to offer. Meanwhile there are Soldiers and Civilians who are far away from home, and making the most of this time of the season.
26 Nov 2019
Nashville District Contracting named best in USACE
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Nov. 26, 2019) – Companies can rest assure they are getting the very best contracting support in the entire U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when they do business with the Nashville District.
26 Nov 2019
Remediation, Environmental Services industry day set
Huntsville Center has an industry day set from 1— 4 p.m., Jan. 15, for International Remediation & Environmental Services. The Center anticipates awarding a contract for a three year base ordering period, and a two-year optional ordering period. The anticipated program capacity is approximately $750 Million.
26 Nov 2019
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Smithville Lake celebrates 30th managed deer hunt
Nearly 150 people filled a maintenance facility with excitement at Smithville Lake around 4 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. They were all there for one reason, to get out into the wild and seek a big buck this weekend. For the 30th year, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Smithville Lake hosted what’s known as the world’s largest managed deer hunt for mobility-impaired hunters. During this two-day event, 60 hunting blinds are set up across 3,800 acres of prime ground, not available for public hunting. Along with a volunteer, these hunters seek out the best spot near daybreak and wait out their target.
26 Nov 2019
Corps completes Red Spring boardwalk
Leaders with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division, Los Angeles District and the Bureau of Land Management officially reopened Red Spring boardwalk Nov. 8.
25 Nov 2019
Demirbilek retires after 30 years of service to the Corps
VICKSBURG, Miss. (November 15, 2019) -- In a packed conference room on a Friday morning, Dr. Zeki Demirbilek, a research hydraulics engineer for the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, bid farewell to his colleagues and friends at a retirement ceremony held in his honor, November 15, 2019.
22 Nov 2019
CRSO: Introducing the affected environment
Essential to the National Environmental Policy Act process and the comparison of the alternatives under consideration is the development of the Affected Environment and Environmental Consequences sections of the environmental impact statement.
22 Nov 2019
CRSO: Operating dams to support fish passage
The Corps and Reclamation operate Hungry Horse, Libby, Albeni Falls, Grand Coulee and Dworshak dams to store water to reduce flood damages downstream and deliver water for irrigation, among other purposes. However, storing water can interrupt the seasonal river flow patterns.

News Releases

31 Mar 2020
Vicksburg District provides update on forecasts, conditions across region - March 31
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District provided an update on forecasts and conditions across the district’s jurisdiction March 31. The National Weather Service has forecasted an average of 0.5-1.5 inches of rainfall over the Lower Mississippi River Valley over the next seven days. The Mississippi River is expected to crest at Arkansas City, Arkansas, at 43 feet April 6; Greenville, Mississippi, at 54.5 feet April 7; Vicksburg, Mississippi, at 50 feet April 8; and Natchez, Mississippi, at 57 feet April 9. These predictions are based on two days of forecasted rainfall and may change based on future rainfall. Based on seven days of forecasted rainfall, the Yazoo Backwater Area is expected to crest at 96-96.5 feet in the coming weeks.
31 Mar 2020
Corps proposes to revise, replace statewide Maine general permit for minimal impact activities within U.S. waters
CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is proposing to replace and revise the statewide Maine General Permit, pursuant to 33 CFR 325.S(c)(l). The singular General Permit would be replaced with 23 activity-based General Permits. The existing GP will expire on Oct. 13, 2020. The draft Maine GPs is available for review at: https://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/State-General-Permits/Maine-General-Permit/.
31 Mar 2020
Corps of Engineers contractor set to begin work at Conway Lake
ST. PAUL, Minn. – A contractor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, Kaiyuh Services, LLC, of Anchorage, Alaska is preparing to start construction on a habitat restoration project in Conway Lake, near Lansing, Iowa, in May.
31 Mar 2020
NEWS RELEASE: Corps of Engineers activates Phase I flood fight efforts on White River
The Memphis District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is activating a Phase I flood fight on the White River in the Arkansas and Missouri-state areas due to high river stages.
30 Mar 2020
Corps closes all recreation sites to prevent spread of COVID-19
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is closing all recreation sites to prevent the spread of COVID-19, effective March 30.
30 Mar 2020
Vicksburg District closes Steele Bayou Control Structure, provides update on forecasts, conditions across region
VICKSBURG, Miss. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District closed the gates of the Steele Bayou Control Structure, located approximately 10 miles north of Vicksburg, Mississippi, and provided an update on forecasts and conditions across the district’s jurisdiction March 30.
30 Mar 2020
Kansas City District continues to prioritize levee rehabilitation
The Kansas City District continues to prioritize levee rehabilitation to repair damages incurred during 2019 historic flooding throughout the region. We are also committed to providing on-site quality assurance to awarded construction contracts all while practicing social distancing as long as necessary.
30 Mar 2020
Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division begins evaluating facilities across Oklahoma
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division announced today that their Tulsa District will begin providing planning and assessments for possible conversion of existing buildings into alternate-care-facilities in Oklahoma.
30 Mar 2020
Buffalo District supports National response to COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District has been deploying field assessment teams tasked with evaluating existing facilities in New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania for the possible conversion into alternate care facilities as part of the nationwide federal, state and local effort to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
29 Mar 2020
Fort Worth District evaluates sites for use as alternate care facilities
Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has assembled field assessment teams tasked with evaluating existing sites for the possible conversion into alternate-care-facilities in Texas. The Corps’ teams, at the request of FEMA and the State of Texas, are evaluating facilities across the state. They are working closely with FEMA, state and local partners to best facilitate a quick response should the need arise to have additional alternate-care-facilities constructed.