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A group of men and women pose for a picture in a conference room. — USACE Value Engineering Team Recognized on Global Stage

'For the first time in its 250-year history, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers earned a Top 20 finish for its innovative approach to project delivery against corporate powerhouses in the prestigious Project Management Institute (PMI), Program Management Office (PMO) Global Awards...'

9/9/2025
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News Stories

December

6 Dec 2019
Furnishings Program team focuses on ‘better, smarter, faster’ at VE workshop
A group of Huntsville Center professionals took part in a value engineering workshop for the Furnishings Program Nov. 4–6 with the goal of improving processes, reducing costs and boosting value for stakeholders.
5 Dec 2019
PMO, USACE partner to rebuild Tyndall
After Hurricane Michael hit Tyndall Air Force Base in October 2018, the Air Force and Army forged a partnership with a single vision in mind--to build the “Installation of the future.” The Tyndall Project Management Office is rebuilding the base and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers became an important ally as the rebuild moved forward. With crucial partners like the USACE working alongside the PMO, Tyndall is on track to become a 21st century leader for the Air Force.
5 Dec 2019
Buffalo District and D’Youville College teach students to get their hands dirty
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District biologists recently taught D’Youville College students basic wetland delineation and fish population surveys as part of two separate labs for the D’Youville BIO 189-A Great Lakes laboratory course.
4 Dec 2019
Corps project kicks off in Johnstown
With the conclusion of a press conference, the clock officially started on Pittsburgh District’s latest partnership project in Johnstown, Nov. 25.
4 Dec 2019
Detroit wins Corps Small Business awards
The Detroit District leadership participated in the Federal Small Business Conference this year and
3 Dec 2019
TAD promotes Small Business participation in overseas programs
SAME's Federal Small Business Conference connects small businesses directly with Federal Government procurement decision makers, contracting officers, small business liaison officers, and leaders. The event brings together small businesses with large businesses that have teaming and sub-contracting opportunities in support of government work. The 2019 SBC, held Nov. 20-22, 2019, in Dallas Texas, gave members of the Transatlantic Division team an opportunity to provide information on the projects and programs TAD anticipates we will begin developing in 2020 throughout the Middle East.
2 Dec 2019
Agencies to sign agreement at Nansemond project’s next Restoration Advisory Board meeting
SUFFOLK, Va. — Federal, state and local agencies tackling restoration efforts at Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot will sign a memorandum of understanding at Thursday's quarterly Restoration Advisory Board meeting, officials announced.
1 Dec 2019
51st Medical Group hosts ribbon-cutting celebrating expansion, renovation
OSAN AIR BASE, South Korea— After five years the fourth and final phase of a construction and
November

27 Nov 2019
Coming together for those in need
Members of the Memphis District stay busy with work, but that doesn’t keep them from finding time to help those around us in need. Two employees in particular, Regional Technical Specialist Jamie Evans and Contract Specialist Sequoria Wilson, managed to coordinate clothing drives recently to give to the homeless in our local area, each doing so on separate occasions.
27 Nov 2019
A successful year for Lake Okeechobee
At this time last year, Jacksonville District was a month into executing operational flexibility for Lake Okeechobee aimed at drawing the lake down. What a difference a year makes.

News Releases

3 Apr 2020
Corps of Engineers closes its Blackhawk Park due to high water
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is temporarily closing its Blackhawk Park, located near De Soto, Wisconsin, today, April 3, due to high river levels. This will affect the day use areas and fishing access.
3 Apr 2020
Agencies Encourage Outdoor Enthusiasts to “Do The Right Thing”
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District has partnered with more than a dozen federal, state and local agencies in and around the Columbia River Gorge to encourage outdoor enthusiasts to “do the right thing” and comply with public health directives to stay home and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
3 Apr 2020
Corps opens public comment on additional sand sources for beach renourishment in Bal Harbour
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District opens public comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and proposed Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) regarding potential sand sources for the renourishment of the Bal Harbour Beach segment of the Dade County Beach Erosion Control and Hurricane Protection Project. Public comments will be accepted through May 4, 2020.
2 Apr 2020
USACE Galveston District awards $16.9 million project for levee reconstruction, raises and repairs on the Port Arthur Coastal Storm Risk Management System
GALVESTON, Texas– On March 30, the Galveston District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $16.9 million contract to Great Lakes Environmental and Infrastructure LLC of Rocklin, California, for repairs and raises to the Port Arthur Coastal Storm Risk Management System.
2 Apr 2020
Chittenden Locks large chamber reopens
SEATTLE -- The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks large chamber opened for vessel traffic 11 a.m. April 1 after completing construction of the Stoney Gate Valve Project second phase three days early.
2 Apr 2020
FORMERLY UTILIZED SITES REMEDIAL ACTION PROGRAM SEAWAY SITE FIVE-YEAR REVIEW OF SELECTED REMEDY
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is performing a five-year review of the selected remedy for the Seaway Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) Site.
2 Apr 2020
Agreement signed to help stop flooding in Detroit
DETROIT – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, has signed an agreement to assist the City of Detroit with direct assistance to fight against flood events expected during this upcoming spring and summer seasons. The cooperation agreement, signed electronically in light of COVID-19, will provide direct assistance to the City of Detroit in the Jefferson-Chalmers and Jefferson Village neighborhoods. “Even while the Detroit District and the Corps nation-wide is surging to help the nation respond to this pandemic, we're working diligently to help the City of Detroit and State of Michigan protect our communities from historically high water levels,” said Lt. Col. Greg Turner, district engineer, Detroit District.
1 Apr 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-18/TD 2020-6(1) COVID-19: Lock Protocol Changes Update
MKARNS - Due to the ongoing COVID-19 concerns, mariners are required to follow the below procedure for crew change out at all MKARNS Locks in Little Rock and Tulsa Districts:
1 Apr 2020
Sewage & Water Board to temporarily shut off water line on Alvar St. between Dorgenois St. and Florida Ave.
The Sewage & Water Board of New Orleans will shut off the water line along Alvar St. between Dorgenois St. and Florida Ave. on Thursday, April 2, 2020 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. while new water line tie-ins are installed. This work is related to the construction of a new drainage canal as part of the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control project.
1 Apr 2020
PUBLICATION NOTIFICATION: Thin Layer Placement of Sediments for Restoring Ecological Function to Submerging Salt Marshes: A Quantitative Review of Scientific Literature
Purpose: The inundation of salt marshes, due in part to sea level rise, can result in elevation loss and a corresponding reduction in marsh ecological function. Several small-scale marsh restoration pilot projects have involved the addition of a thin layer of sediment to offset excessive inundation caused by loss of salt marsh elevation and resulting submergence. However, a comprehensive review, as well as a synthesis of project designs and the effects of sediment additions on ecological function, is lacking. This technical note reviews the impacts of thin layer placement of sediment on salt marsh ecological function and will serve as a resource for salt marsh restoration projects utilizing thin layer placement of sediments.